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    Dentsmart

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data

    Researching Dentsmart franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Dentsmart franchise specializes in paintless dent repair services, offering mobile and fixed-location solutions for automotive dent removal without traditional

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Dentsmart franchise?
    The Dentsmart Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $79,100–$110,500 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Dentsmart initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee is $25,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Details
    What ongoing fees does Dentsmart charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $8 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Dentsmart disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Dentsmart FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $79,100 – $110,500 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7).
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty 8% — 8%Main ongoing fee

    22 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2025 FDD for Dentsmart has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2025 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($79,100 – $110,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Dentsmart reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2025 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    11 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted —2024$289,141
    2024accounts receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,177
    2024employee receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,600
    2024bpdf contribution receivable —2024$39,900
    2024inventory —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$20,518
    2024property and equipment vehicles —2024$114,674
    2024furniture and fixtures —2024$15,567
    2024accumulated depreciation —2024-$108,526
    2024total property and equipment —2024$32,445
    2024note receivable, long-term portion —2024$26,172
    2024total other assets —2024$1,588,772
    2024total assets —2024$2,567,100
    2024wage accrual —2024$29,461
    2024payroll tax liabilities —2024$123,373
    2024income tax payable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,820
    2024note payable, current portion —2024$257,571
    2024long-term liabilities trust liability —2024$577,212
    2024note payable, non-current portion —2024$772,715
    2024total long-term liabilities —2024$1,349,927
    2024member's equity —2024$726,817
    2024service income —2024$2,253,829
    2024royalties —2024$2,165,367
    2024technician placement fee —2024$151,667
    2024total revenue —2024$4,585,416
    2024operating expense amortization expense —2024$120,200
    2024advertising —2024$44,162
    2024corporate account expenses —2024$1,606,577
    2024depreciation expense —2024$47,926
    2024insurance —2024$20,198
    2024license and fees —2024$175
    2024management fees —2024$275,000
    2024meals and entertainment —2024$11,022
    2024miscellaneous —2024$8,963
    2024state income tax —2024$25,151
    2024recon —2024$20,150
    2024referrals - reimbursements —2024$18,149
    2024rent expense —2024$51,050
    2024storm management director —2024$12,500
    2024subcontractors —2024$192,910
    2024supplies —2024$93,078
    2024travel —2024$119,605
    2024utilities —2024$2,237
    2024vehicle expense —2024$4,650
    2024operating income-$579,733
    2024other income$4,345
    2024interest expense —2024-$28,143
    2024total other income-$24,433
    2024members' equity, beginning —2024$1,333,523
    2024members' withdrawals —2024-$2,540
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$604,166
    2024depreciation and amortization —2024$168,126
    2024accounts receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$901,539
    2024employee receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,600
    2024bpdf receivable —2024$2,540
    2024inventory —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$20,518
    2024accounts payable —2024$53,746
    2024income tax payable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$14,337
    2024accrued expenses —2024$100,870
    2024trust liability —2024$252,212
    2024cash flows from investing activities purchase of equipment —2024-$26,296
    2024principal receipts of notes receivable, net of issuance —2024-$14,323
    2024net cash flows provided by investing activities —2024-$40,619
    2024net cash provided from financing activities —2024-$260,111
    2024net increase$529,682
    2024restricted and unrestricted cash at beginning of year —2024$257,199
    2024restricted and unrestricted cash at end of year —2024$786,881
    2024training —2024$17,308
    2024penalty expense —2024-$635
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$604,166
    2024office expense —2024$114,400
    2024meetings —2024$144,899
    2024payroll taxes —2024$109,633
    2024cash and cash equivalents, restricted —2024$497,740
    2024total current assets —2024$945,883
    2024postage and shipping —2024$20
    2024salaries and wages —2024$1,390,257
    2024professional fees —2024$80,355
    2024total operating expense —2024$5,165,149
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$604,166
    2024other assets intangible assets, net of amortization —2024$1,562,600
    2024total current liabilities —2024$490,356
    2024bad debt - computer software —2024$437,758
    2024donation expense - employee benefits —2024$196,816
    2024equipment —2024$10,730
    2024liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable —2024$76,131
    2024total liabilities and member's equity —2024$2,567,100
    2024note receivable, current portion —2024$79,807
    2024total liabilities —2024$1,840,283
    2024other income —2024$14,553
    2024net cash provided by$830,412
    2024cash flows from financing activities principal payments of note payable —2024-$257,571
    —member's withdrawals-$2,540
    —members' equity ending$726,817

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.