SmartBooks is a professional services franchise offering bookkeeping, accounting, CFO advisory, payroll, HR, and tax services to small and mid sized businesses. Operating under SmartBooks Partners, LLC, the brand has 1 company owned…
Total Investment
$58K – $79K
Franchise Fee
50000
Royalty Rate
8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis Gross Sales
Total Units
1
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About SmartBooks Franchise
SmartBooks is a professional services franchise offering bookkeeping, accounting, CFO advisory, payroll, HR, and tax services to small and mid sized businesses.
Operating under SmartBooks Partners, LLC, the brand has 1 company owned location and is launching its franchise program.
The concept provides a comprehensive suite of financial and administrative services that businesses need on an ongoing basis, creating strong recurring revenue potential.
💰SmartBooks Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$58K
Average Investment
$68K
Maximum Investment
$79K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
50000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$58,000 – $78,500
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $58K–$79K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis of gross sales.
📊SmartBooks Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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SmartBooks does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
SmartBooks does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖SmartBooks Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordSmartBooks has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈SmartBooks System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
SmartBooks currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓SmartBooks Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a SmartBooks franchise ranges from $58,000 to $78,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of 50000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
SmartBooks charges a royalty fee of 8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the SmartBooks Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from SmartBooks to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
SmartBooks does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
SmartBooks has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $58,000-$78,500, a 8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is 50000 and the total investment ranges from $58,000 to $78,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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SmartBooks
Total Investment
$58K – $79K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee50000
Royalty8% of monthly Gross Revenue on a Cash Basis
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units1
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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