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The Junkluggers vs ManageMowed — which franchise is the better buy?
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| The Junkluggers | ManageMowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $96,010 | $207,300 |
| Total fees | — | 10% |
| Outlets | 167 | 31 |
| 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.
ManageMowed: what their numbers say
21 franchised businesses averaged $347,803 gross sales (2025). Range $11,679-$1,930,341. 43% exceeded average. Newer businesses (12-36 months) averaged $148,824; established (36+ months) $427,395.
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