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SUBCONTAIN

SUBCONTAIN

Subcontain provides semi-inground waste container sales, installation coordination, and associated waste disposal services, using Molok® brand containers. Their target market includes single-site restaurants, retail establishments, multifamily properties, municipalities, schools, public parks, storage facilities, and hotels.

1locations
$267K–$970K
Since 2025
Waste ManagementSpartanburg, SCClayton Management, LLCwww.subcontain.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,500
Initial Investment
$266,900 – $969,500
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$700 – $1,400

8% royalty + up to 2% ad fund + $700/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

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How SUBCONTAIN Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
SUBCONTAIN
Current
$267K – $970K$60K8.0%1
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?$184K – $294K$65K8.0%133
Waste Management Average
16 franchises
$272K – $473K$51K7.7%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 16 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
1N/A
0

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Franchisee Contacts

7 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

7 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
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SUBCONTAIN franchise ranges from $266,900 to $969,500. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.