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Junk Start

Junk Start

Junk Start offers residential and commercial junk removal and clearing services. They provide services such as estate cleanouts, furniture removal, debris removal, and electronics disposal. Their unique selling proposition is an innovative 'pay-by-weight' pricing model supported by onboard scales in their vehicles.

$134K–$336K
Since 2026
Waste ManagementSan Antonio, TXJunk Start Holdings, LLCwww.junkstart.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$52,500
Initial Investment
$134,464 – $335,565
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
2.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$988 – $1,088

8% royalty + 2.5% ad fund + $338/mo weighing system + $650/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$915,611
Average Net Profit
$315,626.55
Average Gross Profit
$543,173

Data Based On: One affiliate-owned business operating during 2024 and 2025 calendar years.

* All average values were calculated by taking the average of the 2024 and 2025 figures for the single affiliate-owned business, as no other data points were available and only one unit was reported. Average Gross Revenue = ($618730 + $1212492) / 2 = $915611.00. Average Gross Profit (Gross Margin) = ($286524 + $799822) / 2 = $543173.00. Average Net Profit was derived from 'Gross Revenue Less COGS and Imputed Fees' = ($130229.06 + $501024.03) / 2 = $315626.55.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $915,611

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How Junk Start Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Junk Start
Current
$134K – $336K$53K8.0%0
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%171
1-800-GOT-JUNK?$182K – $294K$65K8.0%104
Waste Management Average
18 franchises
$255K – $453K$50K7.7%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 18 Waste Management franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
1

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Franchisee Contacts

2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

2 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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Junk Start franchise ranges from $134,464 to $335,565. This includes a franchise fee of $52,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.