Where is student and evening foot traffic strongest in Provo, UT?

Cougar Boulevard, University Avenue from Center Street north to Riverwoods, and BYU-adjacent student apartment corridors generate exceptional lunch, dinner and late-evening volume.

Do I need restaurant management experience to open in Provo?

No. Corporate equips every franchisee with 40 hours of classroom and in-store training alongside 12 support commitments covering site selection, buildout and marketing.

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.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Provo, UT

Serve one of America's liveliest college and young-family markets — along BYU's Cougar Boulevard and University Avenue, Riverwoods, Center Street and I-15.

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Provo ranks among the highest-frequency fast-casual dining cities in the country thanks to Brigham Young University's 34,000+ students, large young households, Utah Valley Hospital and software headquarters clustered from Downtown Center Street up North University Avenue to the Shops at Riverwoods. Cougar Boulevard (1230 North) and University Avenue stay busy from midday classes well past 10 p.m. with student groups, game-day fans and delivery drivers.

Because Provo diners gravitate toward social, alcohol-free gathering spots, Nash & Smashed's combination of customizable heat-level Nashville sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, handcrafted Mojito mocktails, milkshakes and cakes fits Provo's exact dining DNA.

Unmatched student, date-night and group dining volume around BYU and I-15

Cougar Boulevard (1230 North) & North University Avenue (BYU Core): Provo's highest-density student dining strip steps from BYU dorms, Marriott Center and LaVell Edwards Stadium.
The Shops at Riverwoods & Provo Canyon Mouth (4800 North): Upscale North Provo lifestyle retail, tech offices and Sundance/Provo Canyon recreation traffic.
Downtown Provo Center Street & South University Ave / East Bay (I-15): Walkable startup and date-night blocks downtown plus big-box commuter access right off I-15 Exit 263.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Provo, UT

Unmatched student, date-night and group dining volume around BYU and I-15

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