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Promoted Opportunities
#432
Initial Investment
LOW: $209,800
HIGH: $241,800
Change in Units
-2.5% -4 UNITS (1 Year)
-3.7% -6 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1989
Franchising Since
1998 (19 Years)
Corporate Address
301-887 Great Northern Wy. Vancouver, BC V5T 4T5
CEO
Brian Scudamore
Parent Company
Rubbish Boys Disposal Service Inc.
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.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$209,800 - $241,800
Net-worth Requirement
$30,000 - $50,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$30,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$128,000 - $128,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
8%
Ad Royalty Fee
1%
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 1 day
Training at headquarters: 4 days
Additional Training: Additional training annually at conference & franchisee's location
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 3 - 10
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Updated: September 10th, 2016
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