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MULTI-UNIT Buyer’s Guide FOOD Demographics Target demographics range based on Smashburger’s markets across the country. For more details on a market of interest, please contact Smashburger’s Franchise Sales team. OPPORTUNITY Description Smashburger is a successful fast casual restaurant specializing in serving fresh, never frozen 100% all-natural Certified Angus beef burgers. We also serve tender marinated chicken sandwiches, fresh salads, and a variety of specialty sides. Together with our existing partners we operate 300+ restaurants across the country and internationally. We are innovators and are committed to continuing to grow our brand with multi-unit franchisees. Rankings & Awards •  ost Promising Company M 2013 and 2014, Forbes • #1 in Fast Casual’s Top 100  Movers and Shakers, 2014 • America’s Fastest Growing  Companies, Inc. Magazine • # 3 in Franchise Times “Fast  and Serious,” 2015 DEVELOPMENT Assistance Smashburger provides thorough and detailed support in the development process for our franchise partners. Fast Franchise Facts Franchising Since: 2008 Total Franchise Operating Units: 138 (as of March 2015) Company Operating Units: 170 (as of March 2015) Capital Investment: Varies based on development agreement Franchise Fee (per unit): $40,000 Royalty Fee (per unit): 5.5% - 6% Advertising Fee (per unit): 2.5% Build-Out Options: End cap, freestanding, in-line, Contact Smashburger Franchise Sales non-traditional Territories: Territory available throughout the United States and international. (303) 633 -1500 smashburger.com/franchising Qualifications Smashburger is seeking multiunit development partners. To be considered, individuals or partnerships must have demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, passion, and a proven record of success in the restaurant industry, multi-unit restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator, and capital availability. MUBG2015_listings_4.indd 75 MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2015 75 3/18/15 11:02 AM