Data Verification Status: Verified
Data for 1-800-Got-Junk? was extracted directly from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators (MN CARDS, WI DFI, or CA DFPI). The actual FDD was directly reviewed and all figures shown are sourced from the government filing. Extracted from 2025 FDD filed with MN CARDS (file #10324). Data verified from government filing. Always verify current figures by requesting the most recent FDD directly from the franchisor.
1-800-Got-Junk?
Government-verified FDD data — MN CARDS filing 2025
1-800-Got-Junk? is a franchise system with FDD data verified directly from government filings with the Minnesota Department of Commerce (MN CARDS). Initial franchise fee: $65,000. All financial figures are sourced from the 2025 FDD filing.
Key Metrics
Total Investment
$183,800 – $290,000
Initial fee: $65,000
Avg Revenue (Item 19)
$566,941
Gross revenue, 2025 FDD
Royalty Rate
8%
2025 FDD
Total Units
133
119 franchised · 14 company
Franchise Overview
| Parent Company | RBDS Rubbish Boys Disposal Service Inc. |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Franchising Since | 1999 |
| Headquarters | US |
| Category | Home Services |
| FDD Year | 2025 |
Money: What You Pay, What You Make
Investment costs, ongoing fees, and disclosed revenue — FDD Items 5, 6, 7, and 19
Investment Anatomy
Where your initial investment goes — sourced from FDD Item 7.
Where Every Revenue Dollar Goes
Approximate allocation of each dollar of gross sales — from FDD Items 6, 8, and 19. Not a profit projection.
Diligence Scores
Computed from government-filed FDD data. Each score is 0–100. Methodology is public and citation-backed.
System Health
Based on Item 20 outlet trends
Franchisor Strength
Based on Item 21 financials + Items 3-4
Contract Burden
Based on Item 17 terms + Item 12 territory
Economics
Based on Item 19 + fee burden
Confidence
Data completeness + extraction quality
Composite Grade
Economics + Diligence + Confidence
Scores are editorial calculations from cited government filings (2025 FDD). They are not investment advice. Missing economics data does not indicate poor economics — it means Item 19 revenue data is unavailable for scoring. See methodology for details.
Data Coverage
Gov-filed FDD · 2025
8/11
items populated
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representation
| Disclosed metric: Reported Revenue (Type Unspecified)— Profit not disclosed | |
| Average Revenue (Type Unspecified) | $566,941 |
| Units Included | 133 |
| Basis | subset |
| Time Period | FY 2025 |
= $566,941 avg revenue minus 9.0% disclosed fees (royalty 8% + ad fund 1%). Excludes labor, COGS, rent, debt service, taxes, and all other operating expenses. This is not profit.
Item 19 Data Quality
Before comparing this revenue figure to other brands, review these data-quality flags.
Revenue type unclear
The FDD does not clearly specify whether figures are gross sales, net sales, or a profit metric. This limits comparability.
Profit not disclosed
Item 19 reports revenue only. No expense breakdown is provided. Profit cannot be determined from this disclosure alone.
Subset of units reported
Item 19 samples may be limited to defined subsets (subset meeting stated criteria), which affects comparability.
Strong sample (133 of 133 units)
100% of eligible units included — highly representative.
Current data (2025)
Revenue figures are from 2025 — recent and relevant.
Fee Structure
| Initial Franchise Fee | $65,000 |
| Total Investment Range | $183,800 – $290,000 |
| Royalty | 8% |
| Marketing / Ad Fund | 1% |
Operations: The Rules You Live By
Contract terms, territory, suppliers, training, and financing — FDD Items 8, 10, 11, 12, 17
Territory & Encroachment Risk — Item 12
High Encroachment Risk
Franchisor reserves online/ecommerce sales.
△ Yes
Online Reserved
geographic
territory type
Source: FDD Item 12 (Territory) · Encroachment risk score is editorial analysis based on disclosed terms
Franchisor Support — Item 11
Training program, field support & ongoing resources
Strong Franchisor Support
Annual franchisee conference; ongoing training program; field support team; technology/POS system provided.
Source: FDD Item 11
Contract Terms at a Glance
Key franchise agreement provisions — from FDD Item 17. These define your legal relationship.
System Health: Is It Growing or Shrinking?
Unit openings, closures, transfers, and geographic spread — FDD Item 20
Unit Economics — Item 20 (Outlets & Franchisee Information)
Units Opened
+0
Units Closed
-0
Units Transferred
0
| Net Growth | +0 units |
| Turnover Rate | 0% |
System Composition
Ownership split and 3-year system trajectory — from FDD Item 20.
Outlet Churn Anatomy — Item 20
Exit-type breakdown for the 2025 FDD reporting period. Source: government-filed FDD.
stable System
System is stable — net 0 units. Normal turnover for the category.
Opened
+0
Exited
-0
Net
+0
Franchisor Strength: Can They Support You?
Financial health, litigation history, and audited statements — FDD Items 3, 4, 21
Litigation Summary — Item 3
Active Lawsuits
0
Trend
Lawsuit Types
Franchisor Financial Strength — Item 21
Extracted from audited financial statements filed with the FDD.
Going Concern Warning
The auditor included a going concern qualification in their opinion. This means the auditor has doubts about the franchisor's ability to continue operating. This is a serious red flag — consult a franchise attorney before proceeding.
Auditor
ey
Financial Strength
weak
Derived from audited balance sheet
| Franchisor Financials (most recent audited year) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,250,709 |
| Net Income | $37,284,614 |
Franchisor P&L Snapshot
Visual summary of the franchisor's audited financials — from FDD Item 21 / Exhibit A.
Peer Benchmarks
Ranked within home-services franchises at a $150K–$500K investment tier. All data from government-filed FDDs.
Percentile rank vs. comparable franchises in the same category and investment tier. For revenue and growth: higher percentile = better. For fees and investment: lower percentile = better (bar shows relative advantage).
Trends & Change Signals
Multi-factor trend detection across revenue, unit count, financials, and litigation.
Overall Trend: critical
One or more critical deterioration signals detected. Review carefully before proceeding.
Franchisor Financial Health
Auditor (ey) raised going concern doubts in the 2025 FDD
Going concern warning in audited financials
Buyer Prep: What to Watch For
Key risk areas, questions for existing franchisees, and community insights
Franchisee Interview Prep
Questions to ask current franchisees — generated from red flags, Item 20 exit data, and contract terms in the 2025 FDD. Prioritized: critical questions first.
The franchisor's audited financials include a going-concern warning. Ask franchisees: have you heard anything about the franchisor's financial stability? Any changes to support or services recently?
Look for: Signs of reduced headquarters staffing, delayed tech updates, or reduced field support — early indicators of a financially stressed franchisor.
The agreement requires mandatory arbitration. Ask: have you ever had a dispute with the franchisor — how was it handled? Did you feel you had recourse?
Look for: Franchisees who've been through disputes. Understand if the arbitration process felt fair or heavily stacked toward the franchisor.
The agreement includes a 2-year, N/A-mile post-termination non-compete. Ask franchisees: did you fully understand this when you signed — and do you feel it's fair?
Look for: Whether franchisees feel trapped. High non-compete terms reduce exit flexibility.
How responsive is your franchisor rep — do they actually help when you have a problem, or are they just checking boxes?
Look for: Specific stories (not just vague positives). Ask about a time they needed help urgently — response time matters.
If you decided to sell your franchise tomorrow, how easy would that be? Has the franchisor ever blocked or delayed a transfer you wanted?
Look for: Transfer fee surprises, right-of-first-refusal complications, or franchisor demanding upgrades before approving a sale.
What did your revenue look like in year 1 vs. year 2 vs. now? When did you reach breakeven?
Look for: Year 1 revenue is typically well below Item 19 averages (which often exclude ramp-up units). Expect 12-24 months to reach average.
What did the training actually cover vs. what you needed on day 1? What do you wish you'd learned before opening?
Look for: Gap between training content and operational reality. New franchisees often report the training covered theory but not real-world situations.
Knowing everything you know now, would you sign this franchise agreement again? What would you negotiate differently?
Look for: This is the single highest-signal question. Listen for hesitation. Franchisees rarely criticize their decision publicly; even mild reservations are meaningful.
Community
Not FDD dataAnonymous Owner Submissions
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Buyer Memo
One-page printable summary: investment, revenue, flags, and questions to ask.
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Item 19, system health, red flags, contract terms — cited to the filed FDD.
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SBA-ready summary: investment ranges, scenario economics, franchisor financials.
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Data sourced from the 2025 FDD filed with a state franchise regulator (US DFI/CARDS filing). Fields not extractable from the PDF are shown as not available. Last updated 2026-04-01.
Extracted from 2025 FDD filed with MN CARDS (file #10324). Data verified from government filing.
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