Why are Nash & Smashed's mocktails, shakes and cakes such an advantage in Utah?

Utah leads the country in demand for specialty non-alcoholic beverages and sweet treats. Offering signature Mojitos, mocktails, hand-spun milkshakes and cakes alongside fried chicken and smashed burgers drives larger group tickets across afternoon, dinner and late evening.

Can one operator develop territories across Salt Lake and Utah counties?

Yes. Because Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties form one continuous I-15 metro belt, qualified operators can explore multi-unit territory schedules across the Wasatch Front.

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 Utah

Build along Utah's Wasatch Front and St. George — where signature non-alcoholic Mojitos, mocktails, shakes and cakes pair naturally with Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken and smashed burgers.

National franchise overview

Utah may be the single best demographic match in America for Nash & Smashed's full five-revenue-line menu. Along the I-15 Wasatch Front — stretching continuously from Ogden and Layton through Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Sandy, Draper and Lehi's Silicon Slopes to Orem and Provo — large young families, tech teams and university students have turned specialty non-alcoholic drinks and desserts into an everyday ritual. Pairing signature Mojitos, mocktails, hand-spun shakes and sliced cakes directly with cooked-to-order Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken and smashed burgers captures high-margin afternoon and evening visits.

Modern suburban retail centers from Davis County to Utah County and down I-15 in St. George fit our 1,600 sq ft minimum Full Restaurant footprint seamlessly, alongside campus Express Units and event Food Trucks. Every Utah partner receives 40 hours of training and 12 corporate support commitments.

Unmatched mocktail, dessert and family synergy along Utah's I-15 Wasatch Front

Salt Lake Valley (Sugar House, Downtown SLC, Murray, Sandy, South Jordan & Riverton): University of Utah medical/campus traffic paired with high-volume family shopping destinations at Fashion Place, Mountain View Village and State Street.
Silicon Slopes & Utah County (Lehi, American Fork, Orem & Provo): Explosive tech employment at Traverse Mountain/Point of the Mountain plus 75,000+ combined UVU and BYU students along University Parkway and State Street.
Northern Wasatch Front (Bountiful, Layton, Ogden & Logan): Hill Air Force Base workforce, Layton Hills retail corridor, Weber State in Ogden and Utah State University in Cache Valley.
St. George & Southern Utah I-15 Gateway: One of the West's fastest-growing sunshine metros anchored by Utah Tech University, Red Cliffs retail and year-round national-park visitors.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Utah

Unmatched mocktail, dessert and family synergy along Utah's I-15 Wasatch Front

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