The Junkluggers
Home Services · Moving & Storage Services
- Active units
- 147
- Avg unit volume
- $761k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About The Junkluggers
Junkluggers is a leading eco-conscious junk removal service founded in 2004 by Josh Cohen in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Starting with just an SUV and a storage closet, the brand has grown significantly and began franchising in 2012, expanding across the United States. With a commitment to sustainability, Junkluggers focuses on donating, repurposing, and rehoming items to minimize landfill waste, setting a new standard in the junk removal industry. The company is backed by nearly 20 years of experience and a dedicated corporate team that provides franchise owners with extensive training and resources to ensure their success. As part of the Authority Brands family, Junkluggers is well-respected for its ethical approach to business. With a growing market demand for decluttering services, Junkluggers offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to join a thriving business that prioritizes both profitability and positive environmental impact.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Additional Population Fee
Franchise Fee increased by 0.12 per person for territories above 400,000 population
- Existing Franchisee Discount
30% reduction of Franchise Fee and any applicable Additional Population Fee for second and subsequent territories after the Initial Transaction
- Existing Franchisee Affiliate Discount
First two territories at 15000 each; third and subsequent territories in Initial Transaction 30% off; then Existing Franchisee Discount applies thereafter
- Diversity Discount
5000 reduction for minority-owned, women-owned, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses; first franchise only
- Local Hero/First Responder’s Discount
5000 reduction for law enforcement, firefighter, doctor, nurse or EMT/paramedic-owned businesses; first franchise only
- Conversion Incentive Program
Pay 5000 down; remaining Franchise Fee and Additional Population Fee deferred 5 years with potential forgiveness up to 100% based on year 5 performance
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
10.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,500 – 5,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
30.0% off franchise fee — 30% reduction of Franchise Fee and any applicable Additional Population Fee for qualified veterans (VetFran) and active-duty personnel; first franchise only
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations163
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings25
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate12.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR10.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.6×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$342k
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$324k
Per Franchisee results for the cohort described.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$474k
Per Franchisee results for the cohort described.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate19.3%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$228k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.5×
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.