Quick Verdict · who it fits
College Hunks Hauling Junk fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$158K - $356K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$55K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$869k all franchised units that were in operation for at least 12 f…
System size (Item 20)
159 +2
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
20+ yrs
Company-owned units
6
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
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 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$870,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
165
Total units open
2
Units opened last year
27
Units closed last year
-25
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How College Hunks Hauling Junk ranks against 136 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
66th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
66th pct · of 136 peers
System size
68th pct · of 136 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$164K - $418K
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
470
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk | Disclosed | $55K | $158K - $356K | 7% | 159 |
| Inx Building Maintenance SolutionsSimilar price | Disclosed | — | $110K - $356K | 15% | 8 |
| 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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College Hunks Hauling Junk requires a $55,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $158,100–$355,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
College Hunks Hauling Junk is franchised by CHHJ Franchising, L.L.C., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. College Hunks Hauling Junk discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $868,852. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, College Hunks Hauling Junk has 159 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. College Hunks Hauling Junk grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, College Hunks Hauling Junk discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $7,500, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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