iSmash Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

iSmash fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging business concept.

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Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$350K - $780K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$60K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

8 +3

Years in business

5+ yrs

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Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

10

Total units open

3

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

3

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How iSmash ranks against 22 Other peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

63rd pct · of 22 peers

Franchise fee

71st pct · of 22 peers

System size

13th pct · of 22 peers

Other industry averages

Avg investment

$1.2M - $2.0M

Avg franchise fee

$652K

Avg system size

106

Franchises analyzed

22

How iSmash stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
iSmash Disclosed $60K $350K - $780K 6% 8
Pet Evolution Franchising Llc (regional Development Offering)Similar price None $13K $143K - $896K 12
CmyBiggest system Disclosed $9K $10K - $19K 25% 543
LaunchTop-rated in category Disclosed $75K $3.1M - $6.2M 6% 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a iSmash franchise cost?

iSmash requires a $59,950 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $349,743–$779,511, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns iSmash?

iSmash is franchised by Smash Franchising LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does iSmash disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. iSmash discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does iSmash charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many iSmash locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, iSmash has 8 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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