Smile Source
Smile Source L.P.
Company Information
4025 Feather Lakes Way #5858 Kingwood, Texas 77339
Smile Source L.P. is a Texas limited partnership formed on September 29, 2006. Their principal place of business is at 23824 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, Texas 77339. They have franchised Dental Care Centers since December 2006.
We have a distinctive system for (i) facilitating the exchange of information on best practices among independent dentists and dental industry experts regarding the management, operation, and promotion of a Dental Care Center; (ii) arranging for price reductions (including discounts and rebates) from vendors FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT - 2 - (REV.04.03.2019) supplying dental products and services based on the nationwide buying power of our Network; (iii) advertising, promotional and marketing programs, including the promotion and sale of dental care services and products; and (iv) offering programs relating to (i), (ii) and (iii) above. We refer to our distinctive methods, proprietary know-how and trade secrets related to the Dental Care Centers collectively as the “System”). If you qualify, we may offer you the opportunity to establish and operate a Dental Care Center and to utilize the System and certain trademarks, service marks, logos and commercial symbols (“Names and Marks”) owned by Smile Source, as further described in Item 13, under the terms of our standard Franchise Agreement (“Franchise Agreement”). Our current form of Franchise Agreement is in Exhibit E-1 to this disclosure document. As our franchisee, you must operate your Dental Care Center in a manner that will inform the public that your Dental Care Center is a member of the SMILE SOURCE® Network or, if you are not permitted by applicable State laws and regulations to operate under the SMILE SOURCE® name, as a “Member of the SMILE SOURCE® Network.” As our franchisee, you would have the right to select from the benefits and programs available to the Dental Care Centers in the SMILE SOURCE® Network but we do not guarantee you will be able to participate in all aspects of the System.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: N.A Maximum: N.A
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $60,500 Maximum: $435,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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