FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.
Shrunk 3D, Inc. franchises the operation of proprietary Shrunk 3D scanning booths that scan customers, or people or objects designated by them, to produce pre-purchased detailed 3D figurines. Franchisees market the booth to businesses, teams, schools, organizations, event planners and other groups and events, may also solicit custom 3D printing orders fulfilled by the franchisor or its suppliers, and may develop multiple territories under a Development Rider. The business competes with photo booths, balloon artists, face-painters and other entertainers, as well as other national, regional, local and online 3D scanning and printing services.
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Every data point Zorzee tracks for this brand, in FDD Item order. Missing source data stays blank; Pro-only interpretation remains locked.
| Item | Data Point | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item 3 | Litigation Actions (total) | 0 actions disclosed | FDD Item 3 |
| Item 5 | Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $49,900 (Item 5, p.10). | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 5 | Development Fee | Development fee schedule is $49,900 for one unit, $94,900 for two units, $134,900 for three units, and $169,900 for four units; veteran discount may reduce cumulative development fee by $5,000. | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 6 | Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Revenues, with quarterly Minimum Royalty of $900 per Booth beginning operations and increasing to $1,500 per quarter per Booth beginning in the 24th month. | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | National Media Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Corporate Ad & Development Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Total Ongoing Fee Burden | Pro | Calculated (Item 6) |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (low) | $187,485 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (high) | $267,235 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 8 | Required Purchases (food/supplies) | Pro | FDD Item 8 |
| Item 11 | Franchisor Assistance | Pro | FDD Item 11 |
| Item 12 | Exclusive Territory | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 12 | Territory Size | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 15 | Operating Participation | Pro | FDD Item 15 |
| Item 17 | Initial Term Length | Pro | FDD Item 17(a) |
| Item 17 | Renewal Terms | Pro | FDD Item 17(b)-(c) |
| Item 17 | Required Remodel at Renewal | Pro | FDD Item 17(c) |
| Item 17 | Termination Triggers | Pro | FDD Item 17(f)-(h) |
| Item 17 | Transfer Fee | Pro | FDD Item 17(m), Item 6 |
| Item 17 | ROFR Provisions | Pro | FDD Item 17(n) |
| Item 17 | Post-Termination Non-Compete | Pro | FDD Item 17(r) |
| Item 19 | Revenue Metric Disclosed | Yes: Average Unit Metric $280 / Median Unit Metric $271 | FDD Item 19 |
| Item 20 | Total Franchised Units (2024) | 51 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Company-Owned Units (2024) | 0 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) | +29 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Terminations | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 21 | Audited Financials | Pro | FDD Item 21 |
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Item 19 earnings data is disclosed for Shrunk 3D. The full disclosure is free below; Zorzee's read of what it means stays in Pro.
Shrunk 3D trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.
Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.
0 actions disclosed in source-reviewed FDD Item 3.
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A Shrunk 3D franchise costs $187,485 to $267,235 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2025 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.
Shrunk 3D charges a 8% royalty plus a 2% brand and ad fund, a 10% total ongoing fee burden, disclosed in FDD Item 6.
Item 19 for Shrunk 3D includes a unit sales or revenue metric. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee reads the full metric and what it excludes in the Pro dossier.
Shrunk 3D's FDD Item 3 discloses no legal actions in the 2025 filing.
Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Shrunk 3D shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History, Strength on Operator Validation. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.