The Junkluggers franchise
The Junkluggers removes junk and unwanted furniture from homes and businesses, aiming to donate, recycle or resell as much as possible rather than send it to landfill. It is part of Authority Brands. At the end of 2025 there were 167 The Junkluggers locations in the US, 163 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $96K–$359K
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 167+48 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2012
- Franchisor based in
- Columbia, Maryland
- Time to open
- 2 to 4 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a The Junkluggers franchise costs
Opening one Junkluggers franchise costs an estimated $96,010 to $359,160. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 31
The Junkluggers franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, for a territory of about 400,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross revenue from junk removal, or an annual minimum royalty, whichever is greater, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 15% of gross sales |
Source: Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Junkluggers publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 results for company and franchised businesses. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 68
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 (+19) | 4 | 8 |
| 2024 | 145 (+11) | 4 | 26 |
| 2025 | 163 (+18) | 4 | 7 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 76
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The Junkluggers franchise questions
How long does it take to open a The Junkluggers?
2 to 4 months after signing, according to The Junkluggers's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does The Junkluggers help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. The Junkluggers may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do The Junkluggers franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. The Junkluggers assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a The Junkluggers 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 The Junkluggers growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 89 franchised locations opened and 41 closed or left, a net change of +41.7%.
Does The Junkluggers say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 results for company and franchised businesses. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is The Junkluggers based?
Junkluggers Franchising SPE LLC is based in Columbia, Maryland and the brand has sold franchises since 2012.