Heavyweight Waste

Item 7 lays out a substantial entry: $510,050 to $685,200 total investment, kicked off by a $49,500 franchise fee. Ongoing costs include an 8% royalty, 1% brand/ad fund, and a $700 monthly technology fee—positioning it as a mid-to-high capital play in services. The star data in Item 19? Average gross revenue of $980,283 and median $968,527 across its 9 franchise locations, impressive for a young brand in fragmented markets where industrial waste demands steady pickup. Yet without disclosed expenses or profits, true cash flow hinges on operational efficiency with those open-top containers and trucks.

System maturity lags: total 22 locations (8 corporate) held flat from 22 in 2022 to 2023, signaling stalled momentum since franchising began under SMT Holdings. Red flags cluster in litigation—former franchisees have sued over alleged fraud in sales pitches, Item 19 misrepresentations, state law violations, and abrupt terminations. For a buyer eyeing $1M top lines, scrutinize court outcomes, territory saturation in your market, and year-over-year Item 19 trends to gauge if Heavyweight Waste can scale beyond its current plateau.