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The Junkluggers vs Garage Living — which franchise is the better buy?
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| The Junkluggers | Garage Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $96,010 | $122,250 |
| Total fees | — | 8.5% |
| Outlets | 167 | 50 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 2 |
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 Living: what their numbers say
Disclosed 30 U.S. franchised operations (37 territories) with 12-month data. Average gross sales $1,631,626; top quartile $2,949,020. Excludes 4 non-conforming units and Canada. No cherry-picking language identified.
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