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REDBOX+

REDBOX+

Redbox+ franchises operate businesses offering patented roll-off container and portable toilet combination units, along with other approved waste hauling services. Franchisees generate revenue primarily from container rentals (82.6% average), excess tonnage fees, and non-rental sources, targeting contractors such as roofers, remodelers, developers, fire/water repair specialists, landscapers, and homeowners in competitive markets for roll-off dumpsters and portable toilets.

253locations
$671K–$1060K
ServicesAnn Arbor, MIwww.redboxplus.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,900
Initial Investment
$671,182 – $1,059,865
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
1.25%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$440 – $440

Tiered royalty (8% base, down to 6%) + 1.25% brand marketing fee + $285/mo CRM software + $1,750/yr ($146/mo) technology fee + $9/mo telephone fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,154,068
Median Gross Revenue
$1,049,148
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,224,505
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$368,952
Average Net Profit
$440,155.1
Average Gross Profit
$782,458.1

Data Based On: Revenue data for 63 Operating Franchisees (operating 241 redbox+ territories) for the full 12-month Measurement Period (2025). Expense data for a subset of 49 Reporting Franchisees from the same period.

* Average gross profit calculated as: Average Revenue ($1,154,068) - (Average Revenue * Total Variable COGS % (32.2%)). Total Variable COGS % derived from average 'COS - Disposal/Landfill' (26.6%) and 'COS - Fuel' (5.6%) from Part Four. Average net profit calculated as: Average Gross Profit ($782,458.10) - Total Average Fixed Expenses per Franchisee ($342,303). Total Average Fixed Expenses derived from average 'Payroll Expense' ($278,889) and 'Insurance Expense' ($63,414) from Part Four. Best guess profit low calculated using the 'Lowest Revenue/Operating Franchisee' ($98,150) from the Part Two total row, applying the average variable expense percentage (32.2%) and average fixed expenses per franchisee ($342,303). Best guess profit high calculated using the 'Highest Revenue/Operating Franchisee' ($3,633,481) from the Part Two total row, applying the average variable expense percentage (32.2%) and average fixed expenses per franchisee ($342,303).

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,154,068

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REDBOX+ Franchise Analysis

Redbox+ carves a smart niche in waste management by fusing roll-off dumpsters with portable toilets into patented combo units, serving roofers, remodelers, and homeowners in cutthroat markets. Their 2026 FDD's Item 19 lays bare revenue and profit stats across 253 units, while a robust SBA loan record signals big-money backing. But with performance swinging dramatically, can you nail the formula for six-figure success?

Item 7 details a hefty upfront commitment of $671,182 to $1,059,865, kicked off by a $59,900 franchise fee—what covers trucks, containers, toilets, site buildout, and initial marketing in competitive territories. Royalties start at 8% (tiering to 6% on higher volumes), plus 1.2% brand/ad fund, $285/month CRM software, $1,750 annual tech fee ($146/month), and $9/month phone—ongoing costs that bite into margins unless rentals dominate (82.6% of revenue). SBA data shines with 97 loans averaging $596,027, easing entry for those with solid credit in this capital-intensive play.

Item 19 revenue averages $1,154,068 (median $1,049,148), with estimated profits spanning -$275,757 to $2,121,197—top units thrive on excess tonnage fees and non-rentals, but laggards drown in overhead. System stability looks solid: 253 locations, just 9 terminations, 7 transfers, and 15 projected new units signal measured expansion without chaos. If you're eyeing waste services, Redbox+ offers scale potential in underserved combos, but scout high-demand zones to dodge the profit basement.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How REDBOX+ Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 100% of Waste Management franchises
  • #2 largest franchise system in Waste Management
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Waste Management
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
REDBOX+
Current
$671K – $1.1M$60K8.0%253
Smash My Trash$372K – $492K$50K8.0%507
BIN THERE...DUMP THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT$116K – $235K$29KN/A226
JUNK KING$121K – $236K$55K8.0%172
1-800-GOT-JUNK?$184K – $294K$65K8.0%133
CRUSHR$150K – $383K$50K8.0%95
Waste Management Average
15 franchises
$273K – $440K$50K7.7%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 15 Waste Management franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for REDBOX+ franchisees (20162025)

Total Loans
97
Average Loan
$596,027
Total Volume
$57.8M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

97 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

67 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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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
9
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
1
Transfers
7
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a REDBOX+ franchise ranges from $671,182 to $1,059,865. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.