Quick Verdict · who it fits
Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC 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)
$96K - $359K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 1–2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$609k
System size (Item 20)
163 +25
Years in business
4+ yrs
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$281k
Median
$609k
P75
$1.25M
▪ n = 63 units · franchisees operating entire 2025 fiscal year by average gross revenue per franchisee · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$610,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (1–2%)
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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.
167
Total units open
25
Units opened last year
6
Units closed last year
1 terminated + 1 non-renewed + 6 ceased operations for other reasons; excludes 21 transferred to new owners
19
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Junkluggers ranks against 146 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
41st pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
62nd pct · of 146 peers
System size
73rd pct · of 146 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$146K - $465K
Avg franchise fee
$41K
Avg system size
397
Franchises analyzed
146
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junkluggers | Disclosed | $50K | $96K - $359K | 7% | 163 |
| Inx Building Maintenance SolutionsSimilar price | None | — | $2K - $356K | — | — |
| R.e.johnsenBiggest system | None | $9K | $5K - $78K | 13% | 9,974 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $96,010–$359,160, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $609,012. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC has 163 total locations, with 25 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC 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, Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC discloses a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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