What makes Las Colinas and Valley Ranch attractive for Nash & Smashed?

Las Colinas delivers massive weekday office lunch and convention hotel demand along SH-114, while Valley Ranch and MacArthur Boulevard provide dense residential dinner and late-evening delivery traffic minutes away.

How do I review territory availability and the FDD for Irving, TX?

Submit the franchise inquiry form on this page to connect with our development team, review open Irving/DFW trade areas, and receive the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

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 Irving, TX

Serve Fortune 500 headquarters in Las Colinas, DFW Airport corridor travelers and multicultural family neighborhoods in Valley Ranch — backed by five revenue lines and 40 hours of training.

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Irving and its master-planned Las Colinas community host one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 and global corporate offices in Texas, paired with the Irving Convention Center, Toyota Music Factory, Water Street and University of Dallas. That corporate and hospitality engine sits alongside dense, diverse residential communities in Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek and central MacArthur Boulevard where bold, globally inspired fast-casual dining performs exceptionally well.

With freeway visibility along John Carpenter Freeway (SH-114), Airport Freeway (SH-183), LBJ Freeway (I-635) and President George Bush Turnpike (SH-161), Irving gives operators seamless weekday corporate catering/lunch flow plus strong apartment and single-family evening delivery.

Las Colinas corporate dining and Valley Ranch neighborhood demand

Las Colinas Urban Center, Water Street & O'Connor / SH-114: Corporate office towers, convention hotels, Music Factory concert crowds and upscale lakeside multifamily residences.
MacArthur Boulevard, I-635 & Valley Ranch: High-density commuter retail plazas and diverse family neighborhoods stretching north toward Coppell along MacArthur and Belt Line.
DFW Airport East Gateway, SH-183 & SH-161 Corridor: Airport hotel clusters, aviation/logistics employers and South/Central Irving neighborhood shopping strips.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Irving, TX

Las Colinas corporate dining and Valley Ranch neighborhood demand

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