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

LinksWeb LinkedIn

Main Phone(303) 633-1500

Emailfranchise@smashburger.com

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 3,850 brands on FranDeals.