Junk King franchise
Junk King hauls away junk, furniture and debris for homes and businesses and rents dumpsters, aiming to donate and recycle what it can. It is part of Neighborly. At the end of 2025 there were 171 Junk King locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $121K–$236K
- Franchise fee
- $55K–$77K
- Royalty
- 8%
- Locations, 2025
- 171+13 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Waco, Texas
- Time to open
- About 30 days after training, 1 to 3 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Junk King SPV LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Junk King franchise costs
Opening one Junk King franchise costs an estimated $121,200 to $236,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Junk King SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 37
Junk King franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000 to $77,000, for a territory of 500,000 to 700,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Junk King SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A license fee of 8% of gross sales; from the 19th month, 8% or $2,000 a month, whichever is greater, paid monthly. |
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Source: Junk King SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Junk King publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 results for 160 franchised businesses open all year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Junk King SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 70
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 169 (+11) | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 172 (+3) | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 171 (−1) | 0 | 12 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Junk King SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
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Junk King franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Junk King?
About 30 days after training, 1 to 3 months after signing, according to Junk King's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Junk King help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Junk King may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Junk King franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection, but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a Junk King franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Junk King growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 33 franchised locations opened and 20 closed or left, a net change of +8.2%.
Does Junk King say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 results for 160 franchised businesses open all year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Junk King based?
Junk King SPV LLC is based in Waco, Texas.