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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.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2.5% ad fund + $338/mo weighing system + $650/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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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Unlock financial performance dataHow Junk Start Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junk Start Current | $134K – $336K | $53K | 8.0% | 0 |
| Smash My Trash | $372K – $492K | $50K | 8.0% | 507 |
| REDBOX+ | $671K – $1.1M | $60K | 8.0% | 253 |
| BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $116K – $235K | $29K | N/A | 226 |
| JUNK KING | $121K – $236K | $55K | 8.0% | 171 |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | $182K – $294K | $65K | 8.0% | 104 |
Waste Management Average 18 franchises | $255K – $453K | $50K | 7.7% | – |
* 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
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2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
2 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently 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.