How much does a Junkshot franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $141,172–$328,522, including a $59,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a Junkshot franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Junkshot scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Junkshot franchise

Junk Removal & Valet Trash Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$141,172–$328,522

Total fees

12% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Junkshot worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	12% of sales	steeper than 81% of home & trade services franchises
Startup cost	from $141,172	pricier than 67% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	2.8% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

15 franchisees (23 territories) full-year 2025 data. Single-territory avg revenue $373,974; dual-territory avg $484,658; three-territory $1,336,284. Gross profit margins 60-62%. Only 25-37% met/exceeded averages. Small sample, unaudited.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operations 2023; 4 terminations 2024; strong recent growth (32→36 outlets 2025).

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Junkshot franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Junkshot franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $141,172–$328,522, including a $59,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do Junkshot franchise owners make?: 15 franchisees (23 territories) full-year 2025 data. Single-territory avg revenue $373,974; dual-territory avg $484,658; three-territory $1,336,284. Gross profit margins 60-62%. Only 25-37% met/exceeded averages. Small sample, unaudited. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Junkshot franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased operations 2023; 4 terminations 2024; strong recent growth (32→36 outlets 2025).
Is a Junkshot franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Junkshot scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% 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 Junkshot or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.