Quick Verdict · who it fits
1-800-Got-Junk? fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$182K - $304K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$8K
Royalty (Item 6)
8%
System size (Item 20)
92 +3
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
28+ yrs
Company-owned units
42
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Model 1-800-Got-Junk?'s costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$550,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
146
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
30
Units closed last year
-29
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How 1-800-Got-Junk? ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
73rd pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
6th pct · of 136 peers
System size
53rd pct · of 136 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$164K - $415K
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
400
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-800-Got-Junk? | Disclosed | $8K | $182K - $304K | 8% | 92 |
| Rolling SudsSimilar price | Disclosed | $55K | $211K - $299K | 8% | 134 |
| Jani-King of CaliforniaBiggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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1-800-Got-Junk? requires a $8,125 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $182,300–$303,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
1-800-Got-Junk? franchises are sold by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. 1-800-Got-Junk? discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, 1-800-Got-Junk? has 92 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. 1-800-Got-Junk? does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, 1-800-Got-Junk? discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $7,500, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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