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Buy a Junk King Franchise

Junk King is a junk removal franchise founded in 2005, now part of the Neighborly® network of home services brands. The brand serves residential and commercial customers across the United States and Canada, handling removal of unwanted furniture, appliances, electronics, debris, and general clutter.

The business model runs four distinct revenue streams: full-service junk hauling, self-service dumpster rentals, government and commercial contracts, and recycling income. Franchises operate from a warehouse-based hub where collected materials are sorted and redirected for recycling or donation. Branded 18-cubic-yard trucks — 20% larger than those of the nearest competitor — allow franchisees to complete more jobs per day.

Junk King positions itself as an eco-focused operator, recycling or donating up to 60% of collected material per job and running a portion of its fleet on biodiesel. Protected territories average between 450,000 and 650,000 in population. The brand has grown to more than 190 franchise locations across North America, and Neighborly® membership gives franchisees access to shared vendor programmes, cross-brand referral potential, and national purchasing leverage through ProTradeNet®.

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Why buy a Junk King Franchise?

Junk King operates in a category where demand comes from residential, commercial, and government sources, with the four-revenue-stream model providing income diversity that single-service competitors lack. The 60% recycling commitment and eco-brand positioning attract customers who value responsible disposal, and the larger trucks give franchisees an operational efficiency edge.

As a Neighborly® brand, franchisees benefit from ProTradeNet® vendor discounts, rebates, and cross-referral access across the wider network. The national call centre handles over 90% of customer booking activity, freeing franchisees to focus on operations and team management. For anyone looking to buy a Junk King franchise, the operational infrastructure — Junkware software, a 10-metric customer review platform, and a turnkey marketing programme — transfers with an established unit rather than being built from scratch.

Junk King Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2005

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $121,200 – $236,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $55,000 – $77,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $7,500

      or 5% of the sale price

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Sales or $2,000/month min

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      171

    • New Units Opened *

      11

    • Units Transferred *

      29

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $551,635

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Junk King – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Junk King franchisees complete 30 hours of classroom training and 11 hours of on-the-job training as part of the initial programme. Ongoing support includes Franchise Business Consultants (FBCs) who work with franchisees on-site and remotely, with comprehensive operational guidance for the initial 12 months. Tools include the proprietary Junkware software, a review platform tracking 10 customer service metrics per job, and mobile invoicing. Resale buyers should confirm with Junk King what initial training and Junkware system access are provided to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    A Junk King franchisee is typically an owner-operator comfortable building and managing a team of drivers and crew rather than performing removals personally. The role is operations- and sales-led: managing local marketing, scheduling, customer relationships, and commercial account development across all four revenue streams. No prior industry experience is required; the franchisor looks for motivated, service-oriented candidates who can follow a structured operational system. The model scales by adding trucks, so comfort with team growth and fleet coordination is an asset.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Junk King earned a place on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 at #434, part of a sweep in which all 19 Neighborly® brands received rankings on the same list. Franchise Business Review named Junk King a Top Franchise for 2026 based on franchisee satisfaction across the system. The brand has built a strong consumer reputation with more than 336,000 verified customer reviews. Resale buyers should weigh national recognition alongside the local review profile of the specific territory, as unit-level reputation is a key driver of recurring business.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US junk removal market draws demand from residential decluttering, renovation activity, estate clearance, and commercial property turnover. The category has shown resilience across economic cycles, with housing and business transitions generating steady volume. Consumer preference for eco-responsible disposal is reinforcing demand for services that recycle rather than landfill. Government and commercial contracts add institutional revenue alongside the consumer base. For resale buyers, the revenue mix across segments is a useful indicator of how consistent a given unit's income is.

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