About Nash & Smashed Franchise
Nash & Smashed is a restaurant franchise serving Nashville style sandwiches, smash burgers, fried chicken, mocktails, and other comfort food favorites.
Franchising since 2024, the brand brings the bold, spicy flavors of Nashville cuisine to a year round restaurant concept that targets the general public with an accessible, craveable menu.
The franchise fee varies by format: $34,500 for a full restaurant, $28,000 for an express add on to an existing business, and $20,000 for a food truck operation.
Nash & Smashed Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$262K
Average Investment
$519K
Maximum Investment
$777K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenue (National Advertising and Development Fund), 1.5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), $3,000 - $6,000 (Grand Opening Advertising) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $261,500 – $776,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $262K–$777K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenue (National Advertising and Development Fund), 1.5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), $3,000 - $6,000 (Grand Opening Advertising)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,500 | $34,500 |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 mos) | $18,000 | $34,750 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $75,000 | $450,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $5,000 | $14,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $750 | $2,500 |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Kitchen Equipment | $75,000 | $145,000 |
| TV, Cameras, and other Supplies | $4,000 | $6,500 |
| Computer and POS System & Kiosks | $9,800 | $14,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,450 | $3,250 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Approximately $500 per month plus transaction costs (POS and Software Fees), up to $50/month per e-mail address (E-mail Maintenance Fee) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection plus the amount of the underpayment plus interest from the date such amount was due until received by Franchisor, paid at the rate of the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 |
| Relocation Assistance | Our actual cost |
| Retraining Fee | Our then current standard rates or $500 per trainee per day, whichever is greater |
| Additional Training or Assistance | Currently, we charge $500 per day per person plus expenses for training at our location, and $500 per day per person plus expenses for training plus travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by our trainer for training at your location. |
| Product and Service Purchases | Actual amount incurred |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $1,000 |
| Customer Service Fee | Actual amount of our cost or reimbursement |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| De-Identification Reimbursement Fee | Actual costs incurred |
| Management Fee | $500 per person per day (plus other costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 40 Hours Total |
| Classroom Training | 6 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 34 hours |
| Training Location | Our affiliate outlet in Manassas, VA or another franchise training center we designate. |
| Additional Training | We may charge you for training newly-hired personnel; for refresher training courses; for the conventions, seminars, conferences, and webinars; and for additional or special assistance or training you need or request. For all training sessions and conferences, you must pay for your trainees' and representatives' salaries and benefits, and for their travel, lodging, and meal expenses. Currently, we charge $500 per day per person plus expenses for training at our location, or $500 per day per person plus expenses for training plus travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by our trainer for training at your location. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Normally a 1-mile radius around your outlet for Restaurants. Food Truck territory negotiated on a case-by-case basis. |
| Description | A specific geographic region that we define and approve by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth in the Franchise Agreement. For restaurants, normally a 1-mile radius around your outlet. For food trucks, territory is negotiated on a case-by-case basis. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | additional ten (10) year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must have fully complied with the provisions of the Franchise Agreement, made necessary capital expenditures to maintain uniformity, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice, sign a current Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms and conditions), comply with current qualifications and training requirements, and sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee must comply with Section 19, pay all obligations, execute a general release, prospective transferee must meet franchisor's standards (management, business, financial, character, capabilities, business reputation, credit rating), transferee and owners execute then-current franchise agreement, transferee executes a general release, provide copies of related contracts, pay transfer fee, franchisee and owners execute nondisclosure and non-competition agreement, and transferee completes initial training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate without opportunity to cure for reasons like failure to timely establish/equip/open, failure to complete training, failure to maintain licenses, material misrepresentation, felony conviction, adverse conduct, unauthorized use of trade secrets, failure to sign non-compete, abandonment for 5+ days, unauthorized transfer of control, understatement of Royalty Fee by 2% or more on 2+ occasions, insolvency, misuse of Marks, failure to submit reports/pay fees on 2+ occasions, health/safety law violations on 2+ occasions, engaging in exclusively reserved activity, failure to comply with law after notice, 3 breaches in 12 months, or default under other agreements. With opportunity to cure (5-30 days depending on breach) for other defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Franchise, and for 2 years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee, owners, officers, directors, executives, managers, professional staff, and employees are prohibited from diverting business/customers to a competitive business, or owning/working for a competitive business. For 2 years after termination/expiration, they may not offer competitive business services within 25 miles of any other franchised outlet or franchisor-owned business, or solicit customers/associates to compete. Subject to applicable state law. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Either the Franchisee or its on-site Designated Manager must devote sufficient efforts to the management of the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business, but not less than forty (40) hours per week. The Franchisee has the right to select any Designated Manager, but the franchisor retains the right to accept or reject any proposed individual or entity. If the Franchisee is an entity, its Designated Manager is not required to own an equity interest in the Franchisee. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us. You must purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment from a vendor that we designate or subject to our specifications. You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers that we designate or pursuant to our specifications. Our affiliate, Crunchy Bite LLC, is the sole approved supplier of spices and breading, and an approved supplier of interior signs, interior decorations, uniforms, and kids toys. You are required to obtain specific insurance types and amounts. For restaurants, you must build out your location according to our specifications. For food trucks, you must purchase a food truck pursuant to our specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must use advertising material from us, a designated vendor, or approved by us. You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us. You must purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment from a designated vendor or subject to our specifications. You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers or pursuant to our specifications. Our affiliate, Crunchy Bite LLC, is the sole approved supplier of spices and breading. We do permit alternative suppliers if approved by us and they meet our criteria, with a testing cost up to $1,000. We issue specifications and standards through our Operations Manual or bulletins. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our affiliate, Crunchy Bite LLC, may earn revenue or other material consideration from required franchisee purchases or leases. In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor our affiliate earned revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees. Designated suppliers may make payments to us from franchisee purchases, and we did not yet receive any supplier rebates in 2024 but may do so in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Nash & Smashed Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Nash & Smashed does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Nash & Smashed does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Nash & Smashed Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Nash & Smashed System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
0
Nash & Smashed currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 4 states: MD, NY, NC, VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$50K
Audited by SMITH, BUZZI & ASSOCIATES, LLC. for year ending December 31, 2024.
Nash & Smashed Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Nash & Smashed franchise ranges from $261,500 to $776,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $34,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Nash & Smashed charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Revenue (National Advertising and Development Fund), 1.5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), $3,000 - $6,000 (Grand Opening Advertising) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Nash & Smashed Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Nash & Smashed to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Nash & Smashed does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Nash & Smashed has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $261,500-$776,500, a 6% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $34,500 and the total investment ranges from $261,500 to $776,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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