Smash Franchise Partners
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $372,050 – $492,200 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 8% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | IN |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Smash Franchise Partners, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-04-16 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 507 (Item 20, p.73) |
| Brand website | https://www.smashmytrash.com |
About Smash Franchise Partners
Did you know that launching your own SmashBurger franchise - famous for their signature smashed-to-order burgers and crispy fries - requires a total investment between $1,172,500 and $2,176,500, which covers everything from the $40,000 franchise ... It costs on average between $372,000 – $492,000 to start a Smash My Trash franchised facility. Smashburger has a franchise fee of up to $40,000, with a total initial investment range of $743,130 to $1,404,535. ... Royalty Fee: 5.5% The initial cos...
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 496 | 23 | 519 |
| 2024 | 504 | 16 | 520 |
| 2025 | 507 | 16 | 523 |
Source: Item 20, p.73 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 128 (Item 20, p.73-79 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 6 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include a pending arbitration by former franchisees alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and FTC Rule violations, a pending appeal regarding a breach of fiduciary duty claim against the parent company, and a concluded arbitration where the franchisor's claims were denied. (Item 3, p.12-15 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Revenue range | $69,247 – $6,889,770 (Item 19, p.61-73 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.54 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.55 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisor will not establish or license another business in the franchisee's territory or outside it that services customers within the territory, provided the franchisee is not in default and is capable of meeting demand. (Item 12, p.48 of the FDD)
Training: Our instructors have a minimum of 4 weeks of training at our corporate headquarters in the specific role for which they will be offering training. (Item 11, p.34 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Approve a Territory
- Sell Truck, Computer System components, and assembly services
- Accept a lease
- Review construction plans
- Train personnel
- Provide access to Operations Manual
- Provide Customer Services
- Coordinate additional Truck purchases
Source: Item 11, p.35 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Carmel, IN (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 8 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 8 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | SMT Holdings, LLC (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.57 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.57 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.16 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 1% of gross sales (Item 6, p.18 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 16 (Item 20, p.72 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Smash Franchise Partners directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Next steps with Smash Franchise Partners
Put Smash Franchise Partners on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.