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Junk King

Junk removal and recycling
Investment
$121,200
Initial Franchise Fee
$55,000 - $77,000
Units
192
Growth Rate
+19.3%

Overview

Industry
Services (Other)
Founded
2005
Franchising Since
2010
Parent Company
Neighborly
Leadership
Paul Tis, Brand President
# of Employees at HQ
1100

Units and Growth Chart

About Junk King

Junk King is in the junk removal and recycling industry. The company collects non-hazardous junk and bulky waste, from furniture and mattresses to electrical appliances and garden refuse. 

Mike Andreacchi, the co-founder of Junk King, used to be an employee at a competitor’s junk removal company. He found out that the junk removal business was not helping franchisees grow in their business. So, it occurred to him to start his own junk removal business and give services to customers. His mission was clear and simple: he wished to offer excellent customer service and recycle more than other junk removal companies. Andreacchi then partnered with his childhood friend, Brian Reardon, and decided to start Junk King removal from a garage in San Carlos, California, in 2005.

By 2010, the decision proved to be a wise one, as the company became popular enough to begin franchising. Junk King now has more than 100 territories throughout the United States and Canada. Junk King remains one of the largest junk removal companies in North America. Its growth relies on the recycling-based junk removal model the company uses and its desire to provide world-class customer service.

Why You May Want to Start a Junk King Franchise

Junk King's business system works with core principles that help the company outperform the competition and build a fast customer base. When you join Junk King, you're given an exclusive territory with a large population.

Junk King has an operational warehouse recycling hub where it sorts out recyclables in its trucks. Junk King has formed local and national recycling relationships to reduce dump fees and increase recycling income for franchisees. 

Junk King's king-sized trucks are larger than most of their competitors’. Having bigger trucks allows for more jobs to be completed per day. Consequently, more jobs per day results in better response times and happier customers.

What Might Make Junk King a Good Choice?

To purchase a Junk King franchise, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment that will include a franchise fee and other startup fees. To qualify for a franchise location, you'll want to make sure you have enough capital available to cover potential Junk King pricing.

Franchisees will also pay a royalty fee and an ad royalty fee per month. Franchise agreements are usually made ten years at a time, with the ability to renew for a sum at the end of the term. 

Additionally, Junk King offers a discount off the franchise fee for veterans.

How to Open a Junk King Franchise

If you are unsure if you wish to open a Junk King franchise, go through the Junk King reviews to satisfy your need for information about the franchise. Make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a franchise would do well in your community. It is imperative that you pick a location where a Junk King franchise has a good chance to succeed.

Once you are confident that Junk King is the right franchise for you, fill out and submit the franchise request form. After doing that, you may receive free information on the opportunities that Junk King has to offer. Following the information release, a member of the Junk King franchise team may contact you.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$55,000 - $77,000
Initial Investment
$121,200 - $236,000
Net Worth Requirement
$250,000
Cash Requirement
$50,000
Royalty Fee
8%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Technology Fee
$159+/mo.
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
15% off minimum franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

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International

Continents

Canada

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
16 hours
Classroom Training
18 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
0
Are exclusive territories available?
No

Ranking History

Junk King performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022