Franchise Qualifications

Smashburger (Smashburger Franchising LLC) is seeking multi-unit development partners domestically and internationally. To be considered, individuals or partnerships must meet the following minimum criteria:

Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, and passion and a proven record of success in the restaurant industry
Five years multi-unit restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator
Experience operating a minimum business of 10 or more units
Minimum financial net worth of $2.5 million and liquidity of $1 million.
Typical development agreement commitment of 5-20 units
Operating, real estate and trade area experience in development territory
Dedicated support team for smashburger
Ability to obtain a liquor license (where applicable)

HOW TO GET STARTED

Fill out the Initial Application

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in an available area, we will send you a more detailed Franchise Application for you to complete

Franchise Sales Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. No Smashburger franchises will be sold to any resident of any state until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such state and the required Franchise Disclosure Document �(if any) has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law. Currently, certain states and countries regulate the offer and sale of franchises. In the US: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Outside the US: Australia, Brazil, Canada (Alberta and Ontario), China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Spain and Venezuela. If you reside in one of these states, provinces or countries, or even if you reside elsewhere, you may have certain rights under applicable franchise laws or regulations.

Apply

Franchise Application

If you would like additional information about franchising opportunities at Smashburger, please complete the inquiry form below and someone from our franchise development team will be in touch with you soon. This is not an application, should you qualify, we will contact you and send a Franchise Application. * = Required fields
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Describe any commercial Real Estate experience you have in the above listed market(s)? Franchise Sales Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. No Smashburger franchises will be sold to any resident of any state until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such state and the required Franchise Disclosure Document (if any) has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law. Currently, certain states and countries regulate the offer and sale of franchises. In the US: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Outside the US: Australia, Brazil, Canada (Alberta and Ontario), China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Spain and Venezuela. If you reside in one of these states, provinces or countries, or even if you reside elsewhere, you may have certain rights under applicable franchise laws or regulations.