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Clothes Bin

FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.

Clothes Bin costs $161,940 to $216,980 to open (2025 FDD Item 7), with a Variable fee model fee structure and an average unit volume of $358,953 (median $241,537) disclosed in 2025 FDD Item 19. Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Operator Validation, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History. Independent analysis, no commissions, no franchisor revenue.
Rank #456 on Entrepreneur 2026Business ServicesFDD issued April 30, 2025
Ranking ContextRanking from Entrepreneur Media's 2026 Franchise 500. Zorzee is independent and not affiliated with Entrepreneur Media.
Source File2025
About the Brand

About Clothes Bin

Clothes Bin franchises businesses that place, monitor, and manage clothing, shoe, and textile recycling collection bins at leased locations such as gas stations, shopping centers, and housing developments within an assigned territory, then collect, transport, and resell the donated items to buyers in the textile recycling industry. Franchisees use the company's proprietary Bin Location Information Program to track bins and perform ongoing "Bin Optimization," relocating underperforming bins to better spots. The bins are free for the public to use, and franchisees compete with other for-profit and non-profit businesses offering similar collection and resale services.

Source: Entrepreneur 2026 ranking/profile data and Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee

Investment Summary

The Numbers At a Glance

Total Investment Range
$161,940 to $216,980
FDD Item 7
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Development fee: No separate development fee is stated in Item 5; multi-franchise purchase amounts differ for second and additional Clothes Bin franchises.
FDD Item 5
Royalty + Fees
Variable fee model
Initial 20-Bin current recurring burden is at least $227.06/week plus required accounting vendor fee currently $200/month for first 12 months, before conditional/usage fees; current ad/marketing fund collection is $0 based on Item 6 statements.
FDD Item 6
Earnings Claim
Yes
Average Unit Metric $358,953. Median Unit Metric $241,537.
FDD Item 19

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The FDD Data Table

Everything the 2026 Filing Discloses

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ItemData PointValueSource
Item 3Litigation Actions (total) 0 actions disclosed FDD Item 3
Item 5Initial Franchise Fee The Initial Franchise Fee is $49,500 (Item 5, p.13). FDD Item 5
Item 5Development Fee No separate development fee is stated in Item 5; multi-franchise purchase amounts differ for second and additional Clothes Bin franchises. FDD Item 5
Item 6Royalty Fee $120/week for initial 20 Bins; $180/week if 30 Bins; $240/week if 40 Bins; later additional Bins: greater of $6 per purchased/received Bin per week or $120/week. FDD Item 6
Item 6National Media Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Corporate Ad & Development Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Total Ongoing Fee Burden Pro Calculated (Item 6)
Item 7Total Investment (low) $161,940 FDD Item 7
Item 7Total Investment (high) $216,980 FDD Item 7
Item 8Required Purchases (food/supplies) Pro FDD Item 8
Item 11Franchisor Assistance Pro FDD Item 11
Item 12Exclusive Territory Pro FDD Item 12
Item 12Territory Size Pro FDD Item 12
Item 15Operating Participation Pro FDD Item 15
Item 17Initial Term Length Pro FDD Item 17(a)
Item 17Renewal Terms Pro FDD Item 17(b)-(c)
Item 17Required Remodel at Renewal Pro FDD Item 17(c)
Item 17Termination Triggers Pro FDD Item 17(f)-(h)
Item 17Transfer Fee Pro FDD Item 17(m), Item 6
Item 17ROFR Provisions Pro FDD Item 17(n)
Item 17Post-Termination Non-Compete Pro FDD Item 17(r)
Item 19Revenue Metric Disclosed Yes: Average Unit Metric $358,953 / Median Unit Metric $241,537 FDD Item 19
Item 20Total Franchised Units (2024) 70 FDD Item 20
Item 20Company-Owned Units (2024) 4 FDD Item 20
Item 20Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) +31 FDD Item 20
Item 20Terminations Pro FDD Item 20
Item 20Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open Pro FDD Item 20
Item 21Audited Financials Pro FDD Item 21
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The Signal Tracker

Five Signals From the 2026 Filing

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Fee Structure
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 6
The Pro Read

This system charges a flat weekly royalty per collection bin rather than a percentage of sales, and it does not currently collect a national or local advertising fund. A flat fee is predictable but does not fall when revenue does, so the effective burden depends heavily on how productive the bins are.

Unit Economics
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 19
The Pro Read

The franchisor discloses both revenue and an income line, which is more than most brands show, and it reports high, low, and median for each. The important detail is the low end: the weakest operation reported a small loss, and the spread between the average and the median is wide, so a buyer should read the median and the downside, not the average.

Litigation History
In Line
FDD Item 3
The Pro Read

Source-reviewed FDD Item 3 discloses 0 actions. The legal-context read remains locked in Pro.

Operator Validation
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 20
The Pro Read

The system is growing quickly, with the unit count rising sharply in the most recent year and a large block of signed agreements not yet open. Fast growth is momentum, but it also means most franchisees are recent and the validation pool is young.

Term & Exit Terms
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 17
The Pro Read

The franchise runs a five-year term with two five-year renewals available on conditions, the franchisor holds a right of first refusal on any sale, and a multi-year post-term non-compete restricts competing collection operations near the territory. Renewal requires signing the then-current agreement and a general release.

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Item 19: Earnings Disclosure

What the Earnings Claim Says, and What It Does Not

Item 19 earnings data is disclosed for Clothes Bin. The full disclosure is free below; Zorzee's read of what it means stays in Pro.

What the Claim Discloses
Average Unit Metric
$358,953
Median Unit Metric
$241,537
Sample Size & Coverage
See notecoverage detail
Gross revenue figures are derived from 13 franchisees’ financial statements for Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024; the cohort was 13 of 21 franchisees operating the full 12 months with at least 20 Bins in one territory, across 24 territories.
High / Low Range
$69,887 to $1,139,889
Met or Beat the Average
30.77% (4 of 13)
What the Disclosure Excludes
Expenses, net income, owner compensation
Gross revenue is not profit
What the Number Doesn't Tell You
Free, because misreading Item 19 is one of the costliest mistakes a first-time buyer can make.
  • Item 19 reports the disclosed sales or revenue metric. That is not profit, and not a forecast of what you would personally take home.
  • An average and a median are not the same number. Know which you are shown and how far apart they sit.
  • What reaches you is whatever survives operating costs and debt service. Item 19 never shows that figure.
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Unit Count and Trajectory

A System Still Expanding

Total Units
74
As of 2024, FDD Item 20
Franchised
70
As of 2024, FDD Item 20
Company-Owned
4
As of 2024, FDD Item 20
Total System Net Change (YoY)
+31
As of 2024, FDD Item 20
Total System Units, Latest Available FDD Years
36
2022
43
2023
74
2024

Clothes Bin trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.

Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.

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Litigation History

What FDD Item 3 Discloses

0 actions disclosed in source-reviewed FDD Item 3.

Source Status
Item 3 litigation detail not yet sourced
Not yet sourced. No zero-action conclusion has been loaded for this brand.
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What a Litigation Count Doesn't Tell You
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  • A count means nothing without scale and time. Always compare it to system size and years covered.
  • The pattern matters more than the total. Repeated allegations matter more than isolated disputes.
  • Concluded and open matters are not the same weight. Open matters require different diligence than old resolved matters.
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Editorial Analysis

The Zorzee Read

The Zorzee Take
The editor's synthesis: what the filing actually means once the numbers, diligence, and operator reality are weighed against each other. The Take names what matters, what does not, and what must be validated before any decision.
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The Inversion
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The Decision

You've Seen the Filing. The Read Is Still the Missing Piece.

The filing tells you what Clothes Bin costs to open. Pro adds the read on whether the numbers work for you, in your market, and whether this brand is a business or a job you bought.

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FAQ

Clothes Bin Franchise Questions, Answered

How much does a Clothes Bin franchise cost?

A Clothes Bin franchise costs $161,940 to $216,980 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2025 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.

What are the royalty and fees for Clothes Bin?

Clothes Bin uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.

What does Clothes Bin disclose in FDD Item 19?

Item 19 for Clothes Bin discloses an average unit volume of $358,953 (median $241,537) in the 2025 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.

What is Clothes Bin's average unit volume?

Clothes Bin's average unit volume is $358,953 (median $241,537) in the 2025 FDD. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee's read of what it excludes is in the Pro dossier.

Does Clothes Bin have any lawsuits or litigation?

Clothes Bin's FDD Item 3 discloses no legal actions in the 2025 filing.

Is Clothes Bin a good franchise investment?

Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. Clothes Bin shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Unit Economics, Operator Validation, and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.