iSmash franchise: cost, fees & unit track record
Opening an iSmash franchise takes $277,593 – $753,748 all-in, per its franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05). The initial franchise fee is $99,058 – $132,858. Anything the filings do not state is marked "Not disclosed" below — never estimated. The ledger below itemizes every figure we can source for iSmash, each one dated, so you can check the numbers before anyone gets your contact details.
iSmash franchise costs and fees
| Verification mark | Cost item | Low | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise feeOne-time, paid to the franchisor at signing | $99,058 | $132,858 | $99,058 to $132,858 | |
| Initial investment (all-in)FDD Item 7-derived range: build-out, equipment, opening costs | $277,593 | $753,748 | $277,593 to $753,748 | |
| Net worth requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Liquid cash requiredFranchisor's stated qualification minimum | Not disclosed1 | Not disclosed1 | ||
| Cash to open (all-in range) | $277,593 | $753,748 | $277,593 to $753,748 | |
- 1 "Not disclosed" means iSmash's filings do not state this figure. We publish the gap instead of estimating it.
| RoyaltyOngoing, % of sales | Not disclosed |
|---|---|
| Ad fundOngoing, % of sales | Not disclosed |
| Initial termLength of the first franchise agreement | 10 years |
See the full iSmash cost breakdown — what's in that number and what isn't
How iSmash's cost compares
A dollar figure means more with a yardstick. Here is where iSmash's disclosed cost sits against the Entertainment & Recreation category:
- Minimum startup cost of $277,593 — about 81% below the Entertainment & Recreation median of $1,498,565.
- Initial franchise fee of $99,058 — about 1.3× the Entertainment & Recreation median of $77,540.
Category medians are computed from the Entertainment & Recreation brands in our data that disclosed each figure — a benchmark for scale, not a quality judgment. See all Entertainment & Recreation franchises
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What about earnings?
We don't publish per-brand earnings figures — for iSmash or anyone else. The only primary source is Item 19 of the brand's own franchise disclosure document (FDD), and no law requires a franchisor to publish one, so the "average owner income" numbers circulating elsewhere are usually unsourced or survivorship-biased. Ask iSmash for its current FDD and read Item 19 yourself — and if there is no Item 19, that silence is information too.
What this data can't tell you
Everything on this page comes from disclosure filings — fees, ranges, and unit counts. Four questions that matter just as much are not in any filing we can source, so we say so instead of guessing:
- The hours and the labor
- No dataset field says whether iSmash is a manage-from-a-laptop business or a 60-hour week in disguise. Item 15 of the FDD states whether you're obligated to run the business personally, and Item 11 lists what the franchisor actually does for you — then ask current owners what their week looks like (validation calls), not the sales team.
- How hands-on the ownership really is
- "Semi-absentee" is a pitch, not a filing field. Treat any hands-off claim as unverified until it's consistent with Item 15 and with what multiple current franchisees tell you — what absentee ownership actually means.
- Your territory — whether it's protected, and whether it's open
- Two territory questions sit outside our data. Whether iSmash grants a protected or exclusive area is set in Item 12 of the FDD and varies brand to brand — some grant none, and the carve-outs (online sales, national accounts) matter as much as the map. And filing data can't say what's open in your market this month; only iSmash can confirm current availability. Ask both before you inquire, and get the answer in writing.
- What owners earn
- Covered honestly above: our dataset has no earnings fields, the only primary source is the brand's own Item 19, and here is how to read that evidence.
About the iSmash franchise
iSmash is an entertainment & recreation franchisor in our disclosure-filing dataset (as of 2026-05). Its parent company is Shortino Ventures LLC. The filings indicate financing options are available; terms come from the franchisor, not from us.
No franchise-related lawsuits reported in the disclosure data we hold (FDD Item 3, as of 2026-05) — an absence in our sources, not a guarantee; confirm against the brand's current FDD.
From the franchisor's materials
iSmash is a franchise that specializes in the quick and efficient repair of electronic devices, particularly smartphones, tablets, and computers, often providing same-day service for common issues. The franchise model allows local entrepreneurs to open iSmash locations with brand recognition and support, while also offering accessories, data recovery, and device customization in a modern atmosphere.
iSmash franchise: quick answers
- How much does an iSmash franchise cost?
- $277,593 – $753,748 all-in to open, per iSmash's franchise disclosure filings (data as of 2026-05).