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QSRNo Item 19Item 19: ✗ Not DisclosedLow Confidence · 35/100FDD data: 2016 · Stale

Slapfish Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Slapfish.

Based on 2016 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

This page is using 2016 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.

FranchiseIQ Score
28
F
Very High Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
F
27/100
2/7 metrics · Low confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Slapfish franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Slapfish franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $62K – $1.0M. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$62K – $1.0M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
33.3%
Loan repayment history
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Slapfish Franchise Analysis

Slapfish requires a total initial investment of $62K to $1.0M (midpoint approximately $548K),

Slapfish does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 33.3% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 9.4%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2016 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$62K$1.0M
MinMid: $548KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
-
Royalty Rate
-
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
-
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
33.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: Missing Item 19 disclosure · HIGH: SBA default rate 33.33% · LOW: Single-year corpus · LOW: Low data quality score
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Slapfish vs. QSR Average

MetricSlapfishQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate33.3%9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 14.2%
Total Investment$548K$380K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2019-2019). 4 loans across 4 states.

Default Rate
33.3%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
4
4 states
Total Loan Volume
$1.9M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$464K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
2
Paid in Full (50%)
1
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (36.3% by $)
$675K
Total Charged Off ($)
Paid Active Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

Slapfish Franchise FAQs

Common questions buyers ask about Slapfish, answered from FDD and SBA data.

How much does a Slapfish franchise cost?

The total initial investment for a Slapfish franchise ranges from $62K to $1.0M, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are Slapfish franchise royalty fees?

Royalty fee details for Slapfish are available in their FDD. Contact the franchisor for current terms.

What is the Slapfish franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Slapfish is disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

How many Slapfish franchise locations are there?

Location count data for Slapfish is available in their FDD Item 20.

How much profit does a Slapfish franchise make?

Profit data for Slapfish is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.

What is the SBA loan default rate for Slapfish?

Slapfish has an SBA loan default rate of 33.3% based on SBA 7(a) loan data.

Is a Slapfish franchise worth it?

Whether a Slapfish franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.

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5 data-driven questions every Slapfish franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Slapfish's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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