How Much Does a Smashburger Franchise Cost?
A Smashburger franchise costs between $40,000 and $500,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.
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Smashburger Total Investment Breakdown
Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Smashburger franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).
How Does Smashburger Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?
Smashburger's minimum investment of $40,000 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Smashburger?
The total startup cost for a Smashburger franchise ranges from $40,000 to $500,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7.
How much is the Smashburger franchise fee?
The Smashburger franchise fee is $40,000, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.
Is Smashburger a good investment?
Smashburger requires a total franchise investment of $40,000 to $500,000 and scores Legal Risk: 79/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Smashburger franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.
How much does a Smashburger franchise owner make?
Smashburger's 2024 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.
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