Why is Frisco a high-priority North Texas expansion market?

Frisco pairs top-decile household incomes and fast residential growth along DNT, Preston Road and US-380 with year-round weekend sports tourism that boosts group orders, mocktails, shakes and family meal bundles.

Do I need prior restaurant ownership experience to open in Frisco?

No restaurant background is required. Nash & Smashed provides 40 hours of structured training — 6 classroom hours and 34 on-the-job hours — plus site selection, vendor onboarding and opening-week support.

What makes Nash & Smashed different from other fast-casual concepts?

Nash & Smashed stands out from other fast-casual concepts by seamlessly combining Nashville-Style Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, and Smashed Burgers in a unique, customizable menu format. The commitment to using high-quality ingredients sets the brand apart, ensuring exceptional quality in every dish. Additionally, the array of signature sauces enhances the flavor experience, allowing guests to tailor their meals to suit individual tastes. A strong focus on community engagement further distinguishes Nash & Smashed, as it actively supports local initiatives and fosters connections within the neighborhoods it serves.

What is the typical timeline from signing to opening a location?

The average timeline from signing a franchise agreement to the opening day is around 6-9 months. However, it's important to note that this process can take up to 6-8 months after site selection due to factors such as lease negotiations, permitting, construction, and training schedules.

Do I need restaurant experience to be a franchise owner?

While restaurant experience is beneficial, it's not required. We're looking for passionate entrepreneurs with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and dedication to customer service. Our comprehensive training program will teach you all aspects of operating a Nash & Smashed restaurant.

What store formats and space requirements does Nash & Smashed offer?

Franchise partners can apply for three distinct operating formats: a Full Restaurant, an Express Unit, or a Food Truck. Full inline and endcap restaurant locations require a minimum footprint of 1,600 square feet, while Express Units are engineered for compact urban storefronts, college corridors, and high-foot-traffic retail centers.

What training and corporate support do franchise owners receive?

Every franchise owner completes 40 hours of structured training — 6 hours in the classroom and 34 hours on the job — covering kitchen execution, inventory systems, staffing, and day-to-day leadership. Beyond initial training, our corporate team delivers 12 pre-opening and post-opening support commitments spanning site selection, architectural layout, vendor onboarding, grand-opening marketing, and ongoing field operations.

How do I receive investment details and explore financing options?

Complete startup costs, fee structures, and itemized investment tables are provided in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and franchise brochure after you submit an initial inquiry. Prospective franchise owners commonly explore SBA 7(a) loans, Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS 401(k) rollovers), and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) with their financial advisors.

Where does Nash & Smashed currently operate and where can I open a location?

Nash & Smashed serves guests across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, and Canberra, Australia, with active franchise expansion across the East Coast and adjacent metropolitan corridors.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Frisco, TX

Step into one of North Texas's fastest-expanding sports, family and corporate corridors — from Stonebriar and The Star on the Dallas North Tollway to PGA Frisco, UNT Frisco and US-380.

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Known across Texas as Sports City USA, Frisco draws millions of annual visitors to The Star District, Toyota Stadium, Riders Field and PGA Frisco while adding thousands of affluent households across Collin and Denton counties. Families traveling for weekend tournaments, UNT Frisco students along Panther Creek Parkway, and daily commuters on the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121) drive relentless fast-casual dining volume.

New retail centers rising along Preston Road (SH-289), Eldorado Parkway, Main Street (FM 720), Legacy Drive and the US-380 northern frontier offer modern 1,600+ sq ft endcap and inline spaces with strong parking and third-party delivery reach. Backed by 40 hours of training and 12 corporate support commitments, Frisco franchisees can build single-unit or multi-unit portfolios.

Sports tourism, master-planned growth and North Platinum Corridor demand

Stonebriar, The Star District & Frisco Square (DNT & SH-121): Regional mall traffic, corporate headquarters, sports venues and hotel corridors generating 7-day lunch and dinner volume.
Preston Road (SH-289), Main Street & Eldorado Parkway: Frisco's busiest north-south family retail spine, surrounded by high-income subdivisions and high-school athletic hubs.
PGA Frisco, Fields, UNT Frisco & US-380 North: Rapidly developing northern Frisco and Prosper-border shopping centers capturing new master-planned residential rooftops.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Frisco, TX

Sports tourism, master-planned growth and North Platinum Corridor demand

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