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VaVia
VaVia franchises provide dumpster rentals, waste removal, waste disposal, and related services using a proprietary system that includes trademarks, operations manuals, designated supplies, and procedures. Franchisees operate within exclusive territories, targeting residential customers and small contractors needing to remove waste and recyclable materials. The business model licenses this system to third parties, with franchisees required to use approved services, products, and comply with specific waste disposal agreements like the one with Waste Management.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty (greater of 8% gross sales or minimum monthly) + 1% brand development fund + $1,500-$2,000/mo website marketing fee + up to $500/mo technology fee + up to $500/mo software license fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data is based on 7 Established Franchise Outlets and 5 Operational Franchise Outlets for the 2023 Calendar Year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile (average of top 25%), and revenue bottom quartile (average of bottom 25%) by combining 2023 Gross Sales data for 7 Established Franchise Outlets (from Table 3) and 5 Operational Franchise Outlets (from Table 4). Total units = 12.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,185,558
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Dumpster rentals might seem like a dirty business, but VaVia's rapid rise since 2019 hints at untapped demand in waste services. Item 19 lays bare revenue figures that outperform expectations for a small network, while growth metrics show serious momentum. Yet hidden fees and a wide investment spread raise the stakes—what's the real path to those top-line numbers?
Item 7 details a hefty entry: franchise fee of $49,500 atop total investments from $119,191 to $563,571, covering dumpsters, trucks, and territory setup. Ongoing bites include 8% royalties (the greater of 8% gross sales or a monthly minimum), 1% brand fund, plus $1,500-$2,000 monthly website marketing, up to $500 technology, and $500 software fees—potentially adding $25K+ annually beyond royalties on average units. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue hits $1,185,558 across locations, with median $955,707, suggesting strong performers carry the system but half may lag below $1M.
System health signals promise amid youth: 16 franchise locations plus 1 corporate grew from 13 to 17 units (+31% in 2023), projecting 3 new opens, with just 1 transfer and minimal churn. Four SBA loans averaging $596,175 indicate lender confidence for scaling. For investors eyeing waste management, VaVia offers high-revenue potential in exclusive territories, but the fee stack and broad cost range demand scrutinizing local demand and operational efficiency to hit those averages—top earners thrive, yet medians reveal the grind.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How VaVia Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 80% of Waste Management franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VaVia Current | $119K – $564K | $50K | 8.0% | 16 |
| 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% | 172 |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | $184K – $294K | $65K | 8.0% | 133 |
Waste Management Average 15 franchises | $273K – $440K | $50K | 7.7% | – |
* 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.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for VaVia franchisees (2022 – 2024)
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.
4 SBA loans on record
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3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
3 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a VaVia franchise ranges from $119,191 to $563,571. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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