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Buy a G.I.HAUL® Franchise

G.I.HAUL® is a full-service residential and commercial junk and waste removal franchise based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The business clears appliances, electronics, furniture, yard debris and general household and commercial clutter, with a stated commitment to recycling whatever can be diverted from landfill. It began in 2007 as Major Deeds Hauling, was relaunched as G.I.HAUL® in 2012, and started franchising in 2019.

What sets the brand apart is its ownership model: franchises are awarded exclusively to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and active Guard or Reserve members. Founded by post-9/11 veteran brothers, G.I.HAUL® was built to give service members an affordable, lower-overhead route into business ownership, running a truck-based operation within a designated, protected territory.

Owners trade under G.I.HAUL®’s branding, marketing and internal systems, and are not required to buy a truck outright, with financing available. Units operate across several U.S. markets including Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Tampa, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio, many run by fellow veterans.

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Why buy a G.I.HAUL® Franchise?

G.I.HAUL® occupies a useful niche: a recognised, veteran-branded operator in a junk removal category that has proved resilient across economic cycles and is supported by steady demand from renovations, cleanouts and decluttering. For a buyer who qualifies, the appeal is a focused, lower-overhead service model with an established brand and operating playbook rather than a from-scratch independent start-up.

The veteran-exclusive positioning is a genuine differentiator, giving the brand a clear identity, a tight-knit owner network and marketing that resonates with customers and referral sources. Owners gain access to G.I.HAUL®’s branding, online ad management, internal systems and truck-financing assistance, lowering the cost and learning curve of entry compared with building a junk removal business alone.

G.I.HAUL® Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $10,000

    • Initial Investment

      $47,400 – $82,700

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • In-office and field training at headquarters (Pittsburgh)

    • Hands-on operational guidance (junk removal processes, logistics, customer service)

    • Ongoing 24/7 support from the franchisor team

G.I.HAUL® – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training is delivered in-office and in the field at G.I.HAUL®'s Pittsburgh headquarters, covering junk removal operations, logistics and customer service, followed by the structured G.I.HAUL® Launch Process to get the business running. Ongoing support includes branding, online ad management and marketing guidance, internal operating systems, truck-financing assistance and 24/7 support from the franchisor team. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and Launch Process training G.I.HAUL® provides to an incoming owner and what system access transfers with the unit.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ownership is restricted to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and active Guard or Reserve members, so eligibility itself is the first filter. No prior junk removal experience is required. The model suits hands-on operators comfortable doing physical work, managing a small crew, handling scheduling and logistics, and building local customer relationships. The military-rooted culture rewards discipline, reliability and service orientation, making it a fit for veterans who want to run a practical, locally focused business rather than a desk-bound one.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    G.I.HAUL®'s Pittsburgh operation was named one of the best junk removal companies in Pittsburgh by ThreeBestRated.com, and the company received a $20,000 Citizens community champion award recognising its veteran hiring and franchising mission. Its work has also been featured on A&E's "Hoarders" and across regional business and broadcast media. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reviews, referral sources and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. junk removal industry is worth several billion dollars annually and is forecast to keep growing at roughly 5–8% a year, driven by home renovations, estate and foreclosure cleanouts, downsizing, e-commerce packaging waste and rising demand for convenient, eco-friendly disposal. Demand is broad and recurring rather than tied to one sector, and the category has proved relatively resilient across economic cycles. Recycling and responsible-disposal expectations increasingly favour established, branded operators, which can benefit resale buyers inheriting an existing local reputation.

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