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.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
8% royalty + 8% sales, marketing and technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data is based on 288 franchised businesses (156 US Franchisees from Page 3 and 132 FlywheelDBA Franchisees from Page 5) operating in the U.S. for more than one day and made any gross sales at any point during the 12-month period ending on December 31, 2024.
* Weighted average gross revenue was calculated by combining data from two tables: 'US Franchisees' (Page 3) and 'FLYWHEELDBA Locations Operated as Franchisees' (Page 5). For US Franchisees, 156 units provided data across different operating durations: - 61 units with an average revenue of $220,855.941 - 86 units with an average revenue of $511,647.350 - 6 units with an average revenue of $543,226.000 - 2 units with an average revenue of $422,996.620 - 1 unit with an average revenue of $924,943.227 This resulted in a weighted average of $400,667.80 for US Franchisees. For FlywheelDBA Franchisees, 132 units provided data across different operating durations: - 92 units with an average revenue of $4,297,376.337 - 40 units with an average revenue of $5,199,758.000 This resulted in a weighted average of $4,570,825.33 for FlywheelDBA Franchisees. The overall average gross revenue was then calculated as a weighted average of these two groups: (156 units * $400,667.80) + (132 units * $4,570,825.33) / (156 + 132) = $2,311,990.00. Similarly, the overall weighted average median gross revenue was calculated to be $2,213,015.44. Note: The total number of franchisees used in these calculations (288 units) differs from the introductory text on Page 1, which states '147 Franchised Businesses (105 unaffiliated franchisees and 42 Flywheel DBA franchisees)' for the same period. The calculation relies on the unit counts and average/median revenues directly presented within the detailed tables.
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 | $184K - $294K | $65K | 8.0% | 133 |
| 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.
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 $183,800 to $294,000. 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 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise is $2,311,990. The median revenue is $2,213,015.44.
How many 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has 133 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 133+ 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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