Smashburger

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Founded

2007

Started franchising

2008

Sub industry
Burger

Fast-casual burger restaurant franchise known for its gourmet burgers made with fresh, never frozen beef, offering a variety of customizable options.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$1,332,000
 - 
$2,354,000

Initial franchise fee

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$40,000

Royalty fee

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5.50%

Advertising fee

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5.25% to 10%

Revenue (AUV)

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Operating Profit

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Franchised units

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85

+
-13%
(
-13
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-13%
(
-13
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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134

Total units

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219

UNITS

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Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2023

85

134

219

91

128

219

98

115

213

PROFITABILITY

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Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Undisclosed

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Investment Payback

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Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

85

+
-13%
-13%
No growth

$40,000

$1,332,000

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$2,354,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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