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The Junkluggers

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The Junkluggers costs $96,010 to $359,160 to open (2026 FDD Item 7), with a Variable fee model fee structure. Concern on Fee Structure, Deal-Specific reads on Unit Economics and Term & Exit Terms, In Line on Litigation History, Strength on Operator Validation. Independent analysis, no commissions, no franchisor revenue.
Rank #264 on Entrepreneur 2026Moving/Junk-Removal ServicesFDD issued April 30, 2026
Ranking ContextRanking from Entrepreneur Media's 2026 Franchise 500. Zorzee is independent and not affiliated with Entrepreneur Media.
Source File2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Measurement period: Item 19 Covered Period: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 (Table 1 Systemwide Sales shown for 2022-2025).
About the Brand

About The Junkluggers

The Junkluggers franchises residential and commercial junk removal services built around eco-conscious disposal, including recycling items and donating them to charitable organizations on behalf of customers. Franchised Businesses also offer second-hand furniture procurement, restoration, and retail services under the Remix Market trademark, sold virtually, through pop-up locations, or from a leased or owned premises. The Junk Removal Services serve individual homeowners and commercial businesses, while Remix Market competes with regional and national chains, non-profit organizations, and local antique and thrift stores.

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

Investment Summary

The Numbers At a Glance

Total Investment Range
$96,010 to $359,160
FDD Item 7
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Development fee: None. No separate area/multi-unit development fee disclosed in Item 5 (multi-territory expansion handled via the Existing Franchisee Discount, not a development agreement).
FDD Item 5
Royalty + Fees
Variable fee model
True combined % of Junk Removal Gross Revenue paid to franchisor is currently up to 14%: 7% Royalty Fee (or Annual Minimum) + 2% Junk Removal Brand Fund + 5% mandatory Call Center Fee (franchisor is sole approved Call Center supplier). Remix Services: 7% Royalty + 1% Remix Brand Fund (no Call Center fee yet). Local Marketing (self-spent) excluded. FDD Item 6, pp.12-15; Item 8, p.28.
FDD Item 6
Earnings Claim
Yes
Average Unit Metric $335,754. Median Unit Metric $227,465.
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 $50,000 (Item 5, p.15). FDD Item 5
Item 5Development Fee None. No separate area/multi-unit development fee disclosed in Item 5 (multi-territory expansion handled via the Existing Franchisee Discount, not a development agreement). FDD Item 5
Item 6Royalty Fee Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue from Junk Removal Services (or the Annual Minimum Royalty Fee, whichever is greater); Remix Services Gross Revenue is also subject to a 7% Royalty Fee. Weekly. 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) $96,010 FDD Item 7
Item 7Total Investment (high) $359,160 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 $335,754 / Median Unit Metric $227,465 FDD Item 19
Item 20Total Franchised Units (2025) 163 FDD Item 20
Item 20Company-Owned Units (2025) 4 FDD Item 20
Item 20Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) +48 (total system territories 119 start-2023 to 167 end-2025) 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
Concern
FDD Item 6
The Pro Read

Item 6 stacks a royalty and a brand fund on gross revenue and adds a local-marketing obligation set at the greater of a fixed monthly amount or a percentage of gross revenue, so the recurring burden is heavier than the headline royalty implies.

Unit Economics
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 19
The Pro Read

Item 19 discloses gross revenue per Territory and per franchisee with average, median, high, low, and share-above-average, but the offered unit is one Territory while many operators run several, so the per-Territory figures are the ones a single-Territory buyer should read.

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
Strength
FDD Item 20
The Pro Read

Item 20 shows a growing system: total territories rose each of the last three years with positive net change every year, four stable company-owned outlets, and a small signed-not-open pipeline.

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

Item 17 gives a ten-year initial term with one ten-year renewal, a franchisor right of first refusal on change-of-control transfers, a step-in management right on default, and a two-year post-term non-compete.

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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 The Junkluggers. The full disclosure is free below; Zorzee's read of what it means stays in Pro.

What the Claim Discloses
Average Unit Metric
$335,754
Median Unit Metric
$227,465
Sample Size & Coverage
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Table 3-A reports gross revenue per Territory for 63 franchisees representing 128 Territories that operated the entire 2025 fiscal year (measurement period fiscal year ended December 31, 2025): group average $335,754, median $227,465, high $1,615,711, low $18,264, with 42 franchisees (33%) at or above the group average. Excluded are 20 Territories opened during 2025 by 13 existing franchisees, 7 franchisees (7 Territories) that began operations during 2025, and 5 franchisees (7 Territories) that ceased operations during 2025. (Item 19, Table 3-A, printed FDD p.66.)
Item 19 Covered Period: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 (Table 1 Systemwide Sales shown for 2022-2025)
High / Low Range
$18,264 to $1,615,711
Met or Beat the Average
42 / 33%
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
167
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Franchised
163
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Company-Owned
4
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Net Change (YoY)
+18
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Units, Latest Available FDD Years
138
2023
149
2024
167
2025

The Junkluggers 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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  • 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 The Junkluggers 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

The Junkluggers Franchise Questions, Answered

How much does a The Junkluggers franchise cost?

A The Junkluggers franchise costs $96,010 to $359,160 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2026 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 The Junkluggers?

The Junkluggers uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.

What does The Junkluggers disclose in FDD Item 19?

Item 19 for The Junkluggers includes a unit sales or revenue metric. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee reads the full metric and what it excludes in the Pro dossier.

Does The Junkluggers have any lawsuits or litigation?

The Junkluggers's FDD Item 3 discloses no legal actions in the 2026 filing.

Is The Junkluggers a good franchise investment?

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