#203
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hamburgers
Number of Locations: 208
Total Investment: $560.5K - 909.5K
Founded: 2007
Began Franchising: 2008
About Smashburger Franchising LLC
After over 20 years working in the restaurant industry, for companies such as McDonald's, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Quiznos, Tom Ryan started his own restaurant in 2007: Smashburger. Named for the way its burgers are cooked (by smashing a ball of ground beef onto the grill), Smashburger offers customers a variety of bun and topping choices. Chicken and veggie burgers are also available, as well as hot dogs, salads, sides and shakes.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 111 | 0 | 6 | 91 |
| 2012 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| 2011 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2010 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $560,500 - $909,500
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $2,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $1,000,000
Operations
100% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #200 (2012),
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