1-800-Got-Junk?
At a Glance
Products & Services: Full-service junk removal
Number of Locations: 180
Total Investment: $107.4K - 140.4K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
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 |
| 2011 | 150 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | 150 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 271 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
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
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,