Smashburger

$SMSHF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations172
Franchisee Count40
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$1,239,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,747,500
Item 7 High$2,255,500
Royalty Fees5.5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2.3%
Sold Not Open0
ParentJollibee Foods Corporation
Founded2007
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business18
Began Franchising2008
HQDenver, CO
Executives4
Main Phone(303) 633-1500
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Smashburger Franchising LLC offers franchises to operate Smashburger Restaurants, which feature gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other food items in a casual atmosphere.

Franchisees must use the franchisor's proprietary software and/or technology, which may incur a fee estimated at $150 to $250 for the first year. The franchisor provides operational manuals and support through its affiliates.

Smashburger Franchising LLC offers franchises to operate Smashburger Restaurants, which feature gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other food items in a casual atmosphere.

Read Smashburger’s complete April 17, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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