Dentsmart
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Dentsmart franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Dentsmart franchise specializes in paintless dent repair services, offering mobile and fixed-location solutions for automotive dent removal without traditional
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Dentsmart 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
- Is Dentsmart a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $79,100 – $110,500 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7).
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Dentsmart head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
- [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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted —2024 | $289,141 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,177 |
| 2024 | employee receivable —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,600 |
| 2024 | bpdf contribution receivable —2024 | $39,900 |
| 2024 | inventory —2024More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $20,518 |
| 2024 | property and equipment vehicles —2024 | $114,674 |
| 2024 | furniture and fixtures —2024 | $15,567 |
| 2024 | accumulated depreciation —2024 | -$108,526 |
| 2024 | total property and equipment —2024 | $32,445 |
| 2024 | note receivable, long-term portion —2024 | $26,172 |
| 2024 | total other assets —2024 | $1,588,772 |
| 2024 | total assets —2024 | $2,567,100 |
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.
Related research
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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