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1-800-GOT-JUNK?
 

1-800-GOT-JUNK? has revolutionized customer service in junk removal for over 10 years. By setting the mark for service standards and professionalism, an industry that once operated without set rates, price lists or receipts, now has top service standards. You will have the expert advice and support that is key to success. Our intensive training program will get you on track; our on-going support and continuing education will keep you there. Centralized call center allows you to focus on your business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1989

Franchising Since:

  1998

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:190 99.5%  
Company-Owned Units:1 0.5%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:191 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:157 83.5% In 44 States
Canada:26 13.8% In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:5 2.7% In 2 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:188 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California45
2. Florida20
3. New York13

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$150K
Cash Investment:$70-100K
Total Investment:$90-250K
Average Total Investment:$170K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$12K
Average Franchise Fee:$24K
On-Going Royalty:8%
Average Royalty:8%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:68
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Vancouver, BC5 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:14
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:5
Native American:0
Other:5
Specific Minority:Financing Referrals, Franchise Fee Deferment, Managerial Training, Initial Inventory, Mentoring

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   6
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes
Overseas:No
 
 
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