How much does a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $182,300–$303,500, including a $65,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 16% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise

Junk Removal / Hauling Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$182,300–$303,500

Total fees

16% of sales

Outlets

138

Closure signals

15 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is 1-800-GOT-JUNK? worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	16% of sales	steeper than 88% of home & trade services franchises
Startup cost	from $182,300	pricier than 93% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	10.9% of outlets	worse than 93% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every home & trade services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross revenue data for 138 U.S. franchisees by years operating. 81% earned over $1M in 2025. Includes per-subterritory averages. No net income disclosed; does not reflect operating expenses.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

92 franchised units; 15 ceased operations in 2025; 41% turnover since 2023.

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1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise — frequently asked

How much does a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $182,300–$303,500, including a $65,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise owners make?: Gross revenue data for 138 U.S. franchisees by years operating. 81% earned over $1M in 2025. Includes per-subterritory averages. No net income disclosed; does not reflect operating expenses. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise failure rate?: 92 franchised units; 15 ceased operations in 2025; 41% turnover since 2023.
Is a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 16% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.