1-800-Got-Junk?

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Full-service junk removal

Number of Locations: 176

Total Investment: $107.4K - 140.4K

Founded: 1989

Began Franchising: 1998

About 1-800-Got-Junk?

Started by a college student in need of a summer job, 1-800-Got-Junk? takes items like furniture, appliances, construction debris and yard refuse from homes to dumps or recycling facilities. Franchisees provide clients with uniformed drivers who provide trash pickup during a scheduled two-hour window.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	146	25	4	1
2011	150	25	4	1
2010	150	25	4	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $107,400 - $140,400
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $90,000
Liquid Cash Available: $90,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 90% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 3 days. Additional training annually at conference & franchisee location : 2-3 days each.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,