JUNK KING
Junk King franchises enable operators to run a retail junk removal, dumpster rental, and recycling business under the Junk King brand, providing services such as hauling away junk, renting dumpsters, and recycling materials according to specific standards. The business model is franchising, where the franchisor offers support, training, and brand usage in exchange for fees, targeting residential, commercial, and construction customers needing efficient waste management solutions. As of December 31, 2024, there are 172 Junk King franchises operating in the U.S.
Franchise Costs
8% license fee (royalty) + 2% MAP (ad fund) + 5% customer care center fee + $400/mo local marketing group fee + $159/mo software system fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 166 Continually Operated Businesses open and continuously operated for more than 12 months as of December 31, 2024.
* The average gross revenue was taken from the 'All Franchised Businesses' row in Table 1-A on page 3, which was confirmed by a weighted average calculation of the quartile data: (41 units × $1,115,211 + 42 units × $556,491 + 42 units × $355,222 + 41 units × $193,696) / 166 total units = $553,958.63. The median gross revenue was taken directly from the 'All Franchised Businesses' row in Table 1-A on page 3. The top and bottom quartile revenues are the 'Average Gross Sales' from the 'Top Quartile' and 'Bottom Quartile' rows, respectively, in Table 1-A on page 2. The average gross profit was calculated using the average gross revenue ($553,959) and the average gross profit margin (56.3%) from Table 3 on page 5, resulting in $553,959 * 0.563 = $311,878.92. Net income, net profit, and EBITDA could not be calculated due to a lack of quantified operating expenses beyond the cost of services sold as detailed in Note 6 to Table 3.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How JUNK KING Compares
Key Insights
- #3 largest franchise system in Waste Management
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Waste Management
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JUNK KING Current | $121K – $236K | $55K | 8.0% | 172 |
| Smash My Trash | $372K – $492K | $50K | 8.0% | 504 |
| BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $116K – $235K | $29K | N/A | 226 |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | $184K – $294K | $65K | 8.0% | 133 |
| 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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+22 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JUNK KING franchisees (2012 – 2025)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
211 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily fraud/misrepresentation, breach of contract, and termination/sale disputes involving former franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a JUNK KING franchise ranges from $121,200 to $236,000. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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