Why does Nash & Smashed's menu fit the Plano dining market?

Plano combines major daytime office campuses around Legacy with diverse family neighborhoods across Preston, Coit and US-75. Serving fried chicken, smashed burgers, Nashville-style sandwiches, mocktails and cakes from one kitchen captures lunch, dinner and late-evening dessert/drink checks.

What is the typical timeline from signing to opening in Plano?

Most locations average 6 to 9 months from signing to grand opening, depending on Plano permitting, inline buildout conditions and equipment delivery, with hands-on corporate support at every milestone.

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 Plano, TX

Capture Fortune 500 weekday lunch crowds and affluent Collin County family dinners across Legacy West, Granite Park, Preston Road and Historic Downtown Plano with 40 hours of training and full corporate support.

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Plano sits at the economic heart of Collin County, where major corporate campuses along Legacy Drive — including automotive, banking, snack-food and insurance headquarters near the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121) — generate tens of thousands of daily office lunches. At the same time, established neighborhoods from Willow Bend and West Plano across Preston, Coit and Custer Roads to US-75 sustain exceptional family takeout and dine-in volume.

Nash & Smashed's five-revenue-line menu — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — resonates strongly with Plano's diverse, dining-forward households. Operators benefit from a compact 1,600 sq ft minimum Full Restaurant footprint that fits premier Collin County grocery-anchored centers without oversized real-estate overhead.

Corporate headquarters density meets Collin County family retail in Plano

Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy & Granite Park (DNT & SH-121): High-income corporate headquarters district with nonstop weekday executive lunch, hotel guest and evening dining traffic.
Preston Road, Willow Bend & West Plano (Park Blvd to Spring Creek Pkwy): Premier grocery-anchored shopping centers serving affluent West and Central Plano residential communities.
US-75 Central Corridor, Collin Creek Redevelopment & Historic Downtown Plano: High-visibility commuter plazas along Central Expressway, President George Bush Turnpike (SH-190) and DART Red Line blocks.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Plano, TX

Corporate headquarters density meets Collin County family retail in Plano

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