Source: FranopolisSmash My Trash
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor’s parent company is SMT Holdings, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a limited liability company organized in Indiana on May 22, 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our parent company is SMT Holdings, LLC (“SMT Holdings”).
Source NotesWe are a limited liability company organized in Indiana on May 22, 2018.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $2,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Travel, lodging and meals for initial training (9) $2,000 to $3,000 |
| Computer System | $6,700 to $11,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Computer System (6) $6,700 to $11,700 |
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial franchise fee (2) $49,500 |
| Operating Assets | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Operating Assets (4) $500 to $2,000 |
| Dues and Subscriptions | $350 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Dues and Subscriptions $350 to $1,000 |
| Trucks | $275,000 to $350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Trucks (7) $275,000 to $350,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds – 3 months (10) $30,000 to $50,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Market Introduction Program (5) $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance $2,000 to $10,000 |
| Rent, Utilities and Leasehold Improvements | $500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Rent, Utilities and Leasehold Improvements (3) $500 to $4,000 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment | $372,050 to $492,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (11) $372,050 to $492,200 |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Licenses and Permits (8) $500 to $1,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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Beginning on the Business’s opening date and continuing until the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date, 8% of Gross Sales earned, directly or indirectly, from trash compaction services, plus 8% of Net Revenue earned, directly or indirectly, from Ancillary Services. Beginning on the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date and continuing for the remainder of the Franchise Agreement’s term, the greater of: (a) 8% of Gross Sales ... plus 8% of Net Revenue ...; and (b) $2,600 multiplied by the number of Trucks that you are required to have in operation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 6
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- 1% of Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee — 2nd Franchise Agreement | 2 nd 2 400,000 $40,000 $89,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or highest interest rate the law allows, whichever is less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Veterans Discount | We will reduce the initial franchise fee by 10% for all honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces and their spouses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Control Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus 50% of then current initial franchise fee, plus reimbursement of our broker fees or commissions if we assist you in finding the transferee for your business and we incur such costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Ongoing Training Fees | Currently none but we may charge a fee in the future; however, the fee will not exceed $5,000 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 3rd Franchise Agreement | 3 rd 3 600,000 $35,000 $124,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional Truck Deposit | Then-current deposit (currently $30,000 per Truck, but could increase up to $60,000 per Truck, a cap that my increase by up to 5% per year) for the machine component of the Truck | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 5th Franchise Agreement | 5 th 5 1,000,000 $30,000 $184,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Truck Deposit | Within 10 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement, you must currently pay our affiliate, Innovative Waste, a $30,000 deposit for the machine component of each Truck you order (but this amount could increase if our affiliate’s costs increase). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, approximately $700 per month, assuming you have 1 owner, 1 salesperson, 1 driver, and 1 Truck. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Special Guidance Fee | Currently $500 per day, plus reimbursement of our personnel’s travel and living expenses, but could increase up to $2,500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 9th Franchise Agreement | 9 th 9 1,800,000 $30,000 $304,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 7th Franchise Agreement | 7 th 7 1,400,000 $30,000 $244,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| National Annual Meeting | Currently $1,500 per attendee per year, but could increase up to $5,000 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional Population Fee | If the population of the Territory materially exceeds 200,000, we may charge you an increased initial franchise fee, currently an additional $0.25 per person over 200,000 of population (the “ Additional Population Fee ”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Management Fee | 3% of Gross Sales plus direct costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 6th Franchise Agreement | 6 th 6 1,200,000 $30,000 $214,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Equipment Restocking Fee | 5% of the fair market value of the equipment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | 1% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Custom Parts Inventory | Our affiliate’s costs plus our affiliate’s then-current administrative charge (currently, up to 30% of our affiliate’s costs but may increase by up to 10% per year) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 10th Franchise Agreement | 10 th 10 2,000,000 $30,000 $334,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Pre-opening Technology Fee Payments | We also estimate that you will pay us 6 months of technology fee payments before opening, which will be approximately $700 per month (approximately $4,200 in total), assuming you have 1 owner, 1 salesperson and 1 driver, and you make arrangements to purchase 1 Truck. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 8th Franchise Agreement | 8 th 8 1,600,000 $30,000 $274,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| National Account Fee | 10% of the Gross Sales earned for services performed by the Business for any and all National Accounts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Inspections | Currently $1,000 plus travel expenses, but could increase up to $5,000 plus travel expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Proprietary Software or Technology | We estimate that you will pay between $500 to $3,500 before you open for the proprietary software or technology, depending on your number of users. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $500 per notice of violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Royalty | Beginning on the Business’s opening date and continuing until the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date, 8% of Gross Sales earned, directly or indirectly, from trash compaction services, plus 8% of Net Revenue earned, directly or indirectly, from Ancillary Services. Beginning on the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date and continuing for the remainder of the Franchise Agreement’s term, the greater of: (a) 8% of Gross Sales ... plus 8% of Net Revenue ...; and (b) $2,600 multiplied by the number of Trucks that you are required to have in operation. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional Training Fee | then we may require you or your personnel to attend additional training programs at your expense for which we may charge fees (currently $500 per day). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 1st Franchise Agreement | 1 st 1 200,000 $49,500 $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Regional Annual Meeting | Currently $500 per attendee per year, but could increase up to $2,000 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — 4th Franchise Agreement | 4 th 4 800,000 $30,000 $154,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $30 or the amount the bank charges us due to the insufficient funds, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 496 | 23 | 519 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 504 | 16 | 520 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 507 | 16 | 523 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 523 496 - 27
Company-Owned 2023 23 23 0
Total Outlets 2023 546 519 - 27
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 496 504 +8
Company-Owned 2024 23 16 - 7
Total Outlets 2024 519 520 +1
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 504 507 +3
Company-Owned 2025 16 16 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 520 523 +3
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor’s parent company is SMT Holdings, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a limited liability company organized in Indiana on May 22, 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our parent company is SMT Holdings, LLC (“SMT Holdings”).
Source NotesWe are a limited liability company organized in Indiana on May 22, 2018.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $372,050 to $492,200. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (11) $372,050 to $492,200
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or patent applications are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesNo patents or patent applications are material to the franchise.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may not sell any products at wholesale without the franchisor’s written consent.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 16 · View Source
You may not provide any Ancillary Services without the franchisor’s written consent.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 16 · View Source
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You may not sell any products at wholesale without our written consent.
Source NotesYou may not provide any Ancillary Services without our written consent.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 507 franchised locations and 16 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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