JUNKCO+ franchise
2026 filing · March 30, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
JUNKCO+ at a glance
A junk removal and hauling business. At the end of 2025 there were 20 JUNKCO+ locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- Junkco+ International, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $228K–$338K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- For a territory of 450,000 to 550,000 people
- Royalty
- 5–8%
- 4% of gross sales for the first six months, then 5% to 8%, paid monthly, plus 2% to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2% of gross sales from month 13
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 20
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 20
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +20
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 7
- Most in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio
Support and records
From Junkco+ International, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
JUNKCO+ among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | JUNKCO+ | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $282,760 | Costs less than 59% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $55,000 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 20 | Fewer than 50% of franchises |
How much a JUNKCO+ franchise costs
Opening one JUNKCO+ costs an estimated $227,760 to $337,760. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
JUNKCO+ franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000, for a territory of 450,000 to 550,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales for the first six months, then 5% to 8%, paid monthly, plus 2% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales from month 13. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures JUNKCO+ publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 58
SBA loans to JUNKCO+ franchisees
Lenders approved 5 SBA 7(a) loans for JUNKCO+ franchisees from 2025 to 2026, $1.09M in all. None has been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How JUNKCO+ compares
Of the 17 moving franchises on this site, JUNKCO+ is the 13th cheapest to open and the 7th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | JUNKCO+ | Typical moving brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $228K | $159K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $338K | $338K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $50K | $40K |
| US locations | 20 | 17 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 14 of 17 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 17 brands in moving franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 (+20) | 0 | +20 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
JUNKCO+ passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 59
Where JUNKCO+ locations are
At the end of 2025, JUNKCO+ had franchised locations in 7 states. The most are in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.
- Illinois3
- Michigan3
- Ohio3
- Pennsylvania3
- Tennessee3
- Texas3
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 |
| Michigan | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
Who owns JUNKCO+?
JUNKCO+ franchises are sold by Junkco+ International, LLC.
From Junkco+ International, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Junkco+ International, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 14, bankruptcy on page 14
JUNKCO+ filings
The figures on this page come from Junkco+ International, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued March 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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