FranchiseBudget
Service

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $106,000–$179,000. Franchise fee: $20,000. Royalty: 8.0%. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$20,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$106,000–$179,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
8.0%
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$480K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Real Estate & Buildout $5,000
Equipment & Fixtures $30,000
Initial Inventory $5,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $50,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$100,000
Liquid Capital Required
$60,000

vs. Service Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-49% vs. avg ($278K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+2.6% vs. avg (5.4%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Service franchises. Actual results vary.

~3.0 years

Based on $480K estimated annual revenue, 18% net margin, and 8.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.