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Smashburger Franchising LLC

2012 Franchise 500
#265
At a Glance

Products & Services: Hamburgers

Number of Locations: 150

Total Investment: $321.25K - 773.25K

Founded: 2007

Began Franchising: 2008

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2012 84 0 0 66
2011 83 0 0 59
2010 52 0 0 41
2009 13 0 0 30
2008 0 0 0 10
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: $321,250 - $773,250
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

Franchise 500®: #265 (2012),
Fastest-Growing: #64 (2012),
Top New: #10 (2012),
America's Top Global: #200 (2012),

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