Heavyweight Waste
Heavyweight Waste franchises offer mobile commercial, industrial, and construction waste removal services using custom roll-off trucks and open-top containers. Franchisees operate within designated territories, following the franchisor's proprietary system standards, marks, and operations manual to serve businesses in high-demand, fragmented waste management markets. The business model targets local, regional, and national competition by providing efficient waste removal solutions to commercial and industrial clients.
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 + 1% brand fund + $700/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 4 franchised Heavyweight Waste Businesses open for at least 1 full year (covering 9 territories) for the 12-month period beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024.
* Average and Median Gross Sales for franchised businesses taken directly from the 'Average Gross Sales for 2024' summary table on page 10. Revenue top quartile is the highest gross sales of an individual franchised unit. Revenue bottom quartile is the lowest gross sales of an individual franchised unit. The document's stated median is equal to its average, which is unusual for the 4 data points presented, but used as explicitly stated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Heavyweight Waste Compares to Other Waste Management Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Waste Management franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavyweight Waste Current | $570K - $757K | $50K | 8.0% | 14 |
| 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 |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | $184K - $294K | $65K | 8.0% | 133 |
| CRUSHR | $150K - $383K | $50K | 8.0% | 95 |
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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract disputes with former franchisees involving franchise sales disclosures (especially Item 19), territory issues, terminations, and violations of state franchise laws.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
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 Heavyweight Waste franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Heavyweight Waste franchise ranges from $570,050 to $757,200. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Heavyweight Waste franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Heavyweight Waste franchise is $930,525.06. The median revenue is $930,525.06.
How many Heavyweight Waste franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Heavyweight Waste has 14 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.
Is Heavyweight Waste a good franchise to buy?
Heavyweight Waste shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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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