1-800-GOT-JUNK?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC grants franchises for the operation of retail junk removal businesses in the United States, providing professional services to remove non-hazardous junk from residential and commercial customers for disposal, reuse, or recycling. Franchisees operate in assigned territories using a proprietary System that includes branding, training, marketing programs, proprietary software, and a central Sales Center for booking and customer management. The business model relies on franchising exclusive territories to qualified operators targeting consumers seeking convenient, on-demand junk removal services outside regular municipal trash pickup.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
8% royalty + optional branding cooperative up to 5% of gross revenue; minimum annual royalty of $1,200-$4,000 per subterritory if underpaid
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 263 unaffiliated franchised outlets operating for various durations during the 12-month period ending December 31, 2023, as detailed in the 'US Franchisees of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC' tables. This excludes Flywheel data reported separately, except for 7 short-term Flywheel units which may be included as per the General Notes on page 5.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 263 unaffiliated franchised units using segmented data based on years of operation, as presented in the 'US Franchisees of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC' tables on pages 3 and 4. The calculation is: (86 units × $220,855 + 28 units × $311,647 + 12 units × $422,996 + 1 unit × $924,943 + 2 units × $2,663,889 + 21 units × $3,440,358 + 113 units × $3,599,006) / 263 total units = $1,969,519.07. All figures used were the corrected values where strikethroughs were present. Median gross revenue and revenue quartiles are not provided for the overall sample of franchisees. The document explicitly states (on page 5) that the financial performance figures do not reflect costs of sales or operating expenses for net income/profit, hence profit/EBITDA metrics are not available.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Compares to Other Waste Management Franchises
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Waste Management
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Waste Management
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Current | $169K - $258K | $65K | 8.0% | 149 |
| Smash My Trash | $372K - $492K | $50K | 8.0% | 504 |
| BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $116K - $235K | $29K | N/A | 226 |
| JUNK KING | $121K - $236K | $55K | 8.0% | 172 |
| CRUSHR | $150K - $383K | $50K | 8.0% | 95 |
| JDOG JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING | $30K - $187K | $45K | N/A | 94 |
Waste Management Average 14 franchises | $221K - $375K | $50K | 7.6% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Waste Management franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2022)
Outlets by state across the United States
+30 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees (2013 - 2023)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?
The total initial investment to open a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise ranges from $168,800 to $258,150. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise is $1,969,519.07.
How many 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has 149 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1999.
Can you get an SBA loan for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchises. Historical data shows 18 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees, with an average loan amount of $399,106. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is 1-800-GOT-JUNK? a good franchise to buy?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? shows several positive indicators: established brand with 149+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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