How Much Does a Smashburger Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

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.

$40,000
Minimum Investment
$500,000
Maximum Investment
$40,000
Franchise Fee
$40,000 – $500,000
Fee Range

Smashburger Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000 – $500,000

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).

Minimum Investment
Smashburger minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Smashburger maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $40,000 – $500,000
Development Fee for Multiple Restaurants Lump Sum $40,000 – $500,000
Real Estate $0
Equipment & Assets $0
Training $0
Working Capital & Reserves $0
Other Costs $0
Total Estimated Investment $40,000 – $500,000

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.

$40,000
Smashburger Min
$316,000
Food & Beverage Median Min
$500,000
Smashburger Max
$696,000
Food & Beverage Median Max

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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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