Shrunk 3DFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Shrunk 3D franchise requires a total initial investment of $187K – $267K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 12 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $187K – $267K
- 45th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 22nd pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 51
- 32nd pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Only 0.0% of 12 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
The system grew 132% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $187K – $267K including a $50K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- Item 19 discloses "Average and Median Order Amount and Gross Margin" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 39/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 12 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- System growing at 537.5% CAGR over 3 years with 51 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Shrunk 3D, Inc.
- Parent company
- none
- Incorporated in
- SC
- HQ
- 2019 Cherry Hill Ln. A., North Charleston, SC 29405
- Auditor
- Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $3.0M
- vs $6.4M prior year
Overview
About
Shrunk 3D franchisees operate 3D printing and digital fabrication service centers, likely serving local markets with custom 3D printing, scanning, and design services for consumers and small businesses. Day-to-day operations involve equipment management, customer acquisition, design consultation, print job execution, post-processing, and technical support.
- CEO
- Zak Petersen
- Headquarters
- SC
- Founded
- 2019
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 23
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $133K | $197K |
| Total initial investment | $187K | $267K |
Source: Shrunk 3D 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $187K – $267K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "Average and Median Order Amount and Gross Margin" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Business Services averages
How Shrunk 3D Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 51
- Opened
- 31
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 3.9%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +131.8%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 24 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 12
- Loan volume
- $1.9M
- Median loan
- $166K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 5
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Shrunk 3D's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 5 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 8 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 12 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Shrunk 3D presents elevated risk due to missing financial transparency, corporate going concern status, and explosive but unvalidated unit growth that may mask underlying unit viability issues.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 39 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (average revenue and net income not disclosed) — impossible to validate return on $187k-$267k investment
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates potential financial instability at corporate level despite unit growth
- 03MINORAggressive unit growth of 131.8% YoY suggests either rapid scaling (execution risk) or unit churning/misreporting
- 04MEDHigh royalty rate of 8% on undisclosed revenues creates uncertainty about actual franchisee profitability
- 05HIGHNo litigation disclosed but combined with going concern flag suggests possible financial distress being managed quietly
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Household count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | South Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 10 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 6 hrs
- POS system
- QuickBooks online Essentials Plan
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks online Essentials Plan
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
48 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Shrunk 3D · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Shrunk 3D franchise?
The total investment to open a Shrunk 3D franchise ranges from $187K – $267K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Shrunk 3D franchise owners earn?
Shrunk 3D does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Shrunk 3D's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Shrunk 3D has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 12 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Shrunk 3D franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Shrunk 3D has 51 total units in the United States, including 8 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 31 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Shrunk 3D a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Shrunk 3D as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 39 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.