Established
1989
Franchise Units
150
Minimum Investment
$100,000
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Total Investment Range
$320,000
Home Based
No
Description
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is North America's leading full-service junk removal franchise. Specializing in removing unwanted items from residential and commercial spaces, the brand offers a proven, scalable business model, backed by over 30 years of operational excellence. Franchise owners benefit from a powerful brand, national advertising, proprietary technology, and world-class support.
Background
Founded in 1989 by Brian Scudamore in Vancouver, Canada, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? began with a single truck and a vision to professionalize the junk removal industry. Since then, it has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with franchise operations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. The brand is part of the O2E Brands (Ordinary to Exceptional), which includes other successful franchise systems.
Support Training
Franchisees receive comprehensive support including:
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Initial Training: Intensive classroom and field training at "Junktion," the corporate headquarters.
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Ongoing Support: Dedicated business coach, marketing consultants, and access to proprietary software systems.
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Marketing: National campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC), social media, and local marketing tools.
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Operations Support: Proprietary systems for job booking, scheduling, CRM, and route optimization.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee is:
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Entrepreneurial with strong leadership and people skills
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Driven to build a multi-truck, multi-territory business
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Not afraid to get hands-on or lead a team
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Committed to delivering exceptional customer service
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Able to follow a proven system and work collaboratively with a franchisor
Financial Detail
Franchise Fee: $50,000
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Initial Investment Range: $245,000 – $320,000
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Minimum Cash Requirement: $100,000
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Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8% of gross revenue
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Marketing Fee: 4% of gross revenue
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Franchise Units (USA): Over 100+ territories in operation
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Total Units (Global): 150+ territories across the U.S., Canada, and Australia
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Established: 1989 (Franchising since 1999)