Subcontain
Industrial & Commercial Services · Industrial Equipment Sales & Service
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Subcontain
Subcontain is pioneering a transformative approach to waste management in the United States, offering innovative semi-underground dumpster solutions designed for cleaner, more efficient waste storage. Based in Spartanburg, SC, Subcontain’s unique containers have a low-profile appearance, keeping the majority of the unit underground and out of sight while ensuring optimal functionality.
Their semi-inground dumpsters feature natural compaction capabilities that reduce waste volume by 30% to 60%, leading to significant operational savings and the ability to replace multiple traditional carts with a single unit. Subcontain prioritizes cleanliness, odor control, and aesthetic appeal, making waste management not only practical but also visually attractive. Their customizable options allow clients to tailor their Subcontain units with various signage and design elements, enhancing the visual integration of waste systems into any facility.
Subcontain invites franchises to join the waste revolution, ensuring a future where effective waste management contributes to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Discover the smarter way to manage waste with Subcontain.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Multi-territory pricing
2 territories: $49,500 per territory; 3 territories: $39,500 per territory; territory over 250,000 people adds $0.20/person (or $0.17/person in last territory for multi-territory)
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.5% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
5.0% off franchise fee — 5% discount off the initial franchise fee for first territory (must be requested; DD214; 51% ownership if entity)
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$618k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open10 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.