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The Junkluggers vs Garage Experts — which franchise is the better buy?
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| The Junkluggers | Garage Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $96,010 | $109,900 |
| Total fees | — | 7.5% |
| Outlets | 167 | 110 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
The Junkluggers: what their numbers say
2025 systemwide sales $61.3M (down 5% YoY). Gross revenue per territory averaged $335,754. Top 25% franchisees averaged $771,450; bottom 25% averaged $86,933. Gross margin 42% avg. No cherry-picking evident; includes all quartiles.
Garage Experts: what their numbers say
Discloses 2025 gross sales for 46 single-unit and 21 multi-unit operators. Single-unit average $686,909 (39% achieved); median $624,466 (50% achieved). Multi-unit average $1,234,654. Includes top/bottom performers and profit data.
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