Smash My Trash
Smash My Trash franchises provide waste compaction services using specialized trucks equipped with proprietary machines to smash trash directly in open-top roll-off containers, reducing waste volume on-site. Franchisees operate within exclusive territories following the franchisor's system standards, operations manual, and trademarks, with an initial investment of $372,050 to $492,200. The business targets commercial, industrial, and construction customers seeking efficient, cost-effective waste management solutions.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty (greater of % or $2,600/mo min per truck after 9 months) + 1% brand fund + approx $700/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data is based on 110 franchised Smash My Trash Businesses that were in operation during all of the 2024 calendar year (the “Covered Businesses”), as stated on page 2.
* Average Gross Sales ($876,193) and Median Gross Sales ($705,474) were directly extracted from the summary statistics table on page 9 of the document. The document only provides 'Gross Sales' figures for franchised units and does not include any information on expenses, net income, net profit, or EBITDA, so related profit metrics and profit ranges are set to null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Smash My Trash Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Waste Management franchises
- #1 largest franchise system in Waste Management
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Waste Management
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Smash My Trash Current | $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 |
| 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
+24 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Smash My Trash franchisees (2019 – 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
134 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 fraudulent misrepresentation in franchise sales (including Item 19 financial disclosures), violations of state and federal franchise laws, breach of contract related to terminations, and interference with franchise sales.
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 Smash My Trash franchise ranges from $372,050 to $492,200. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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