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CRUSHR

CRUSHR

Crushr franchises provide mobile on-site trash compaction services using a proprietary truck-mounted pulverizer unit that compacts waste directly in commercial dumpsters, reducing the volume of trash and minimizing landfill trips and associated costs. The business model grants franchisees exclusive rights to operate in protected territories, requiring the purchase and use of Installed Vehicles for servicing clients. Target markets include commercial businesses, municipalities, property owners/operators, and contractors in construction, remodeling, or demolition that generate significant waste volumes.

95locations
$150K–$383K
Since 2017
ServicesLouisville, KYwww.dumpstercrushr.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$49,500
Initial Investment
$149,950 – $383,050
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$500 – $500

8% royalty + 1% brand fund + $500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$314,855.72
Median Gross Revenue
$243,705.5
Top Quartile Revenue
$677,146.08
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$90,315.08

Data Based On: Data for 51 Disclosed Franchise Outlets. Gross Sales figures for 2024 were available for 50 of these outlets, which operated for either the entirety of the 2023 or 2024 Measurement Period. Outlet #3 had N/A Gross Sales for 2024 as it was sold to a Company-Owned Outlet.

* Average, median, and quartile gross revenues calculated from 2024 Gross Sales of 50 franchised outlets reported in Table 2, excluding Outlet #3 which had N/A for 2024 Gross Sales due to its sale to a Company-Owned Outlet. Profit estimates (best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high) derived by applying a conservative 40% margin and an optimistic 46.8% margin (based on the Company-Owned Outlet's 2024 Net Margin from Table 1) to the average gross revenue of franchised units. The 46.8% Net Margin excludes certain costs like depreciation, amortization, interest, principal payments, and income taxes.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $314,856

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CRUSHR Franchise Analysis

In the niche of mobile waste compaction, CRUSHR has built a network since launching franchising, expanding into protected territories with truck-mounted pulverizers that slash dumpster volumes on-site. Item 19 lays out revenue figures across its units, while a trail of SBA loans hints at financing realities for operators. Yet with a handful of terminations and transfers in recent FDDs, does this system's trajectory signal smooth scaling or hidden pressure points?

Franchising since 2017 out of Louisville, KY, CRUSHR grew from 83 locations in 2023 to 96 in 2024—a solid 16% jump—with 95 franchise units and 3 corporate. The 2025 FDD projects 30 new units, terminations sit low at 3, and transfers at 6, painting a healthy expansion without major contraction flags. This trajectory suggests strong demand in commercial waste for businesses, municipalities, and construction sites, where reducing landfill hauls cuts costs; exclusive territories protect franchisees, but reliance on franchisor-supplied Installed Vehicles ties operators to the system.

Entry hits $149,950-$383,050 including the $49,500 franchise fee, with ongoing 8% royalties, 1% brand fund, plus a $500/month technology fee adding up. Item 19 shines: average gross revenue $314,856, median $243,706—note the gap flags top performers skewing the average. Estimated profits range $125,942-$147,352, implying fat margins if expenses align, backed by 30 SBA loans averaging $211,423. For waste pros eyeing semi-absentee potential, these numbers tempt, but median revenue demands hustle in high-waste markets to hit profitability.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How CRUSHR Compares

Key Insights

  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Waste Management
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
CRUSHR
Current
$150K – $383K$50K8.0%95
Smash My Trash$372K – $492K$50K8.0%507
REDBOX+$671K – $1.1M$60K8.0%253
BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT$116K – $235K$29KN/A226
JUNK KING$121K – $236K$55K8.0%172
1-800-GOT-JUNK?$184K – $294K$65K8.0%133
Waste Management Average
15 franchises
$273K – $440K$50K7.7%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 15 Waste Management franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
18
2FL
8
3TN
8
4NJ
7
5NC
5
6WI
4
7OH
4
8AL
3
9MD
3
10KY
3
11MO
3
12GA
2
13CT
2
14UT
2
15NY
2

+19 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CRUSHR franchisees (2021 – 2025)

Total Loans
30
Average Loan
$211,423
Total Volume
$6.3M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

30 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

77 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

77 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
3
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
1
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
6
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
30

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a CRUSHR franchise ranges from $149,950 to $383,050. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.