iSmash

iSmash

iSmash operates entertainment centers where customers can smash common household items using tools like baseball bats, crowbars, and sledgehammers in a safe, controlled environment, along with splatter paint sessions and optional axe throwing services. The franchisor, Smash Franchising LLC, grants single-unit or multi-unit development franchises for these centers, typically in high-traffic retail locations. The business targets customers seeking unique, stress-relieving entertainment experiences in a competitive market of rage rooms and similar activities.

5
Locations
$278K–$754K
Investment
Since 2021
Franchising
Entertainment & RecreationRochester, NYShortino Ventures LLCwww.ismashusa.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$54,950
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$277,593 $753,748
Low: $277,593High: $753,748
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,000 – $1,750
Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + up to 2% brand fund (not currently assessed) + $750/mo digital marketing (up to $1,250) + $250/mo technology (up to $500)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0

Data Based On: Five franchised outlets operating for the first 120 days of their operations are considered for average and median gross sales. Two franchised outlets open for the full 2024 calendar year are considered for average gross profit and average net profit.

* Average gross profit calculated as the average of Farmingdale ($610,105.52) and Tampa ($525,387.81) outlets' Direct Gross Profit. Average net profit calculated as the average of Farmingdale ($269,852.29) and Tampa ($145,345.01) outlets' Direct Gross Profit After Disclosed Expenses and Franchisee Related Expenses. Best guess profit low and high are the respective net profit values of the Tampa and Farmingdale outlets. Average, median, top, and bottom quartile revenues are taken from the 'first 120 days' data for five franchise outlets.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How iSmash Compares


FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
iSmash
Current
$278K – $754K$55K6.0%5
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK$3.1M – $8.4M$100K7.0%193
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK$1.6M – $3.0M$50KN/A69
Escapology$627K – $2.3M$45K6.0%63
Miss Teen USA$24K – $1.2MN/AN/A51
Pump It Up$104K – $661K$30K6.0%42
Family Entertainment Average
16 franchises
$978K – $2.3M$53K6.6%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 16 Family Entertainment franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1NV
2
2NY
2
3FL
1
4NE
1

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for iSmash franchisees (20252025)

Total Loans
9
Average Loan
$414,911
Total Volume
$3.7M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts


2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
44

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a iSmash franchise ranges from $277,593 to $753,748. This includes a franchise fee of $54,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

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