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Dentsmart

Dentsmart

The total investment to open a Dentsmart franchise ranges from $79,100 to $110,500. The initial franchise fee is $25,000. Ongoing royalties are 8%.

What is the Dentsmart franchise?

Dentsmart repairs vehicle bodywork, paint, interiors and glass. The estimated initial investment to open is $79,100 to $110,500. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

The royalty is 8 percent of sales. The franchise agreement term is 5 years, and initial training lasts 28 days. Dentsmart is headquartered in IL. It was founded in 2010 and began franchising in 2010. Cost and fee figures are from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

Franchisees account for 13 of Dentsmart's 17 locations. Cost figures are based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. To correct a figure, email the current FDD and the differing item numbers to info@peersense.com, and this page will be updated.

2025 FDD ON FILEAutomotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair

Franchising since 2010 · 17 locations

Investment

$79,100 to $110,500

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Total Units

17

13 franchised

SBA Lending Activity for Dentsmart

Loan Activity Score

This franchise has not yet been scored by the Franchise Performance Index. Scores are calculated based on public FDD data, SBA loan performance, and system level metrics.

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Key performance metrics for Dentsmart based on SBA lending data

Investment Tier

Low cost entry

$79,100 to $110,500 total

Why Dentsmart Doesn't Appear in Public SBA Data

The SBA 7(a) program publishes loan level data for every approved franchise borrower. Dentsmart does not currently appear in those public records, and that absence carries useful information for prospective franchisees evaluating this brand.

Likely explanations for the absence

  • With under 25 units system wide, transaction volume is small enough that any SBA activity could fall below the reporting visibility threshold in any given fiscal year.

Absence from SBA records does not mean a brand is un fundable. It typically means the franchise system uses alternative capital sources, or that current franchisees self fund, secure conventional bank financing, or roll over equity from a prior business sale rather than going through an SBA guaranteed 7(a) loan. For prospective Dentsmart franchisees, the practical question is which financing path actually closes for this brand's profile.

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Data window: SBA 7(a) approvals reported through the most recent FOIA release. Absence of Dentsmart from this window does not reflect lender denial. It reflects no 7(a)-program activity recorded for this brand in the public dataset.

Payment Estimator

Loan Amount$63K
Interest Rate9.5%
Term (Years)10 yr

Estimated Monthly Payment

$819

Principal & Interest only

Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.

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Dentsmart, unit breakdown

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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense

  • PeerSense is a capital advisory firm that places commercial financing with direct capital sources; the capital source sets final terms.
  • Edward L. Freeman founded PeerSense in January 2020.
  • He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
  • His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
  • In the 12 months through September 30, 2026, PeerSense tracked 912 publicly announced financings with a disclosed size of $361.32 billion. PeerSense Capital Data Report · Methodology page

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This is not a franchise offering and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Data is sourced from Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), public filings, and third party sources and may contain inaccuracies. The figures reflect the FDD on file for the year shown and may have been superseded or extracted with errors. PeerSense is not a financial advisor, attorney, or accountant. Always consult the brand's current FDD and seek professional guidance from a qualified attorney, accountant, or financial advisor before making any franchise investment decision. See full Terms & Conditions.