About The Junkluggers Franchise

When Josh Cohen started The Junkluggers, he operated out of a small storage closet in his father's office. Brand-conscious from the start, he painted one wall in the tiny room a brilliant shade of green. That dazzlingly green wall served as a constant reminder of where Josh wanted to take the company. From the get-go, The Junkluggers green has represented the high-energy and eco-friendly focus our company lives out every day.

The Junkluggers' rich company culture is a direct result of our involved corporate staff and highly-trained franchise partners. The commitment to strengthening and defining our brand began in the earliest days of our company and continues to guide our growth. It has also contributed to our visibility as we add new franchise locations across the United States.

Our fresh brand represents a team that is:

• Fun
• Young
• Relatable
• Stands out in a crowd

Eco-friendly: the real deal

So many junk removal companies claim to donate or recycle the items they remove, but their walk doesn't always match their talk. At The Junkluggers, our eco-friendly mission is part and parcel of our business model, not just an empty marketing tactic. On average, our franchisees donate 70% of the items they remove and keep an average of 60 tons of waste out of landfills each year.

Our goal is to:

• Donate or recycle a majority of the material we collect
• Provide countless homes with refurbished, donated items
• Keep all hauled items out of landfills by 2025 by reusing, donating, recycling, and upcycling

Our people: the best

The Junkluggers is comprised of a passionate, talented, fun-loving, professional team who genuinely cares about making a difference in their communities. When you come on board as a franchise owner, you become part of the family. We will do whatever it takes to help our franchise partners succeed because we know the success of each individual contributes to the success of the company as a whole. Our CEO likes to say, "a rising tide lifts all boats."

Our junk removal franchise owners are always:

• Professional
• Uniformed
• Expertly trained

Our reputation: spotless

We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, aiming for 100% satisfaction for every job we complete, and our stellar customer reviews reflect this dedication. We are the highest-rated junk removal company, with a collective average score of 9.6 out of 10 based on over 4,500 reviews and climbing. Our team is also proud to have an exceptional customer care and safety record.

Our experience: top-notch

With more than a decade of experience in every aspect of the junk removal franchise industry, from opening a new territory to managing multi-truck operations, we've accumulated a wealth of knowledge to share with new franchisees to set them up for success.

The Junkluggers has:

• Been lugging junk since 2004
• Dozens of convenient locations

The Junkluggers experience

When our CEO Josh Cohen borrowed his mom's SUV to start The Junkluggers in 2004, he knew he was on to something great. Since then he's seen his one-man operation become a multi-state franchise success. Josh has personally overseen every aspect of the business as it has grown from printing and taping flyers to mailboxes in his hometown to raising brand awareness and managing multi-territory daily operations, as he expanded service from Fairfield County, CT to Westchester County, NY and beyond.

What does our history mean for you?

The great news for you as a potential franchise partner is that you can rely on our past experiences and avoid many of the pitfalls Josh and his team encountered early on. We have years of experience in every aspect of the business and are here to share our expertise with you every step of the way.

As you start, you can rely on our fantastic group of current partners whose own experiences of getting started with their franchises are still fresh on their minds. Our partners are readily available to lend an ear or help you through any struggles you may encounter as a budding franchise owner.

Our branding

There's no denying that our bright neon green trucks catch the eye and stick in the mind long after they've driven by. Not only are the trucks memorable, The Junkluggers green immediately brings to mind our eco-friendly and GREEN mission to save the planet, one piece of junk at a time. Many of our franchise partners even keep running lists of each and every item they have saved from a landfill as a point of pride.

This passion to make our world a better place, combined with the connections we have made with professional branding firms, have really helped us stand out from the competition. Saving the planet resonates deep within our culture.

Why Choose The Junkluggers?

Our vision and support are unmatched in the junk removal industry.

It's time to break free from the cubicle. Franchising is an ideal alternative to a long career of gray walls and buzzword-saturated meetings. The Junkluggers was created for the new generation of business owners.

We wouldn't want to hire potential franchisees who didn't have a few questions before jumping into a commitment like this. So here are some answers to a few questions that may be on your mind.

The junk removal industry

The waste industry in the United States is valued at almost $75 billion annually and, with the junk removal segment making up over 13% of that total, our industry is not going away anytime soon. Many cities in the United States have set zero-waste goals to achieve by 2030, if not before, so the junk removal industry fulfills a core need in many communities. Join The Junkluggers and you will be joining an industry with a stable ROI that has experienced an average growth rate of almost 2% annually since 2013.

The Junkluggers advantage

We've been in business since 2004 and our brand is one of the most respected and trusted in the industry. Sure, we know the ins and outs of the industry, but we're also on a mission to change it. We hope to make eco-friendly junk removal the standard, not the exception.

You'll also have unprecedented access to expert advice and guidance from your leadership. As part of the team, The Junkluggers CEO, Josh Cohen is so adamant about helping his franchise owners be successful that he is never more than just a text message away – or a phone call, for the non-millennials. Best of all, you'll have access to a terrific support system of other franchisees, advisors, and staff to help set up your business for success:

• Dedicated franchise coach: You will be assigned one point person who will help you navigate our business, your franchise process, and the industry.
• Marketing support: We know who our customers are and how to find them. We help design, plan, and track the success of your digital and print marketing campaigns, offering advice on how to best allocate your marketing budget. We maintain and regularly update company websites and social media outlets, pushing you to the top of search engines and helping you look attractive to future customers.
• Sales and finance training: You'll receive hands-on training and support for building and maintaining relationships with key referral sources. We also keep a full-time, highly experienced finance manager on staff to help you set up and manage your finances.
• In-depth orientation and training: We offer an initial two-day orientation, a week by week checklist to get you up and running, and an additional one week of classroom and in-field training. You'll have the confidence to run your business successfully from day one.
• Backed by network professionals: As a partner, you will also receive peer support amongst a strong group of franchisees.

Getting your junk together

Getting started with The Junkluggers is much easier than you may think. All you need is a truck and a phone. Okay, so it's a bit more involved than that, but not much!

When you become a Junkluggers franchise partner, we will provide you with a few things to get you going. A few of these items include:

• The Junkluggers truck: We hope you don't like to blend in because our trucks are anything but subtle. Neon green and easily recognizable, they are customized to cater to the needs of our customers. We have a great relationship with truck vendors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Centralized appointment center: Hate being tied down to the desk on the phone all day? Good! Because our friendly and well-trained representatives will manage all incoming calls so you can focus on daily operations and growing your business.
• Web-based proprietary software system: With our software, you can track, manage, and analyze every aspect of your business from anywhere with an internet connection. You'll always be able to access your business whenever you need to.

Forging ahead of the competition

The benefits of partnering with a reliable franchise system like The Junkluggers is that you have an established system that offers a proven and professional model. Our team is background checked, uniformed, and trustworthy. Having been in business since 2004, we have endless experience in all phases of branding, operations, training, and marketing. Plus, you can leverage all of it.

We understand that we are not the only junk removal franchise, nor were we the first. But we are okay with that because being the first doesn't always mean being the best. We entered this industry not just wanting to be a part of it but striving to change it. None of our competitors are as green as we are. We take the most pride in donating and recycling – our satisfied customers would agree.

A true environmental commitment

Our passion for the environment is not just a selling point, it's who we are, it's our mission, and it's embedded in our company culture. Many of our competitors advertise eco-friendly services, but if you look closely, you'll find that this isn't entirely true. We carefully track each item to make sure it is donated and doesn't end up in a landfill. We respect our community, our neighbors, and our environment. We take protecting the environment seriously and only want like-minded candidates to embrace our business.

This commitment is profitable, too. In addition to doing well by the planet, these practices are good for your bottom line. The more you recycle and the more junk you donate, the lower your dump fees are and the more profitable your business will be. A winning scenario for you, us, and most of all, our environment.

Junk Removal Business Support 

Here for our Junkluggers whenever you need us

One of the benefits of joining a fun and emerging brand like The Junkluggers is our size. As a new franchisee, you will receive the one-on-one support and attention you need to grow your business quickly and confidently. You'll have our CEO's cell phone number and be able to reach him at any time with any concerns you have about your business. You'll also have access to the entire corporate support team, who will be there for you from day one.

Your fellow franchisees will also be a huge support system for you. You're not alone in growing and running a new business. Your fellow franchisees have all gone through the exact same process when becoming a part of The Junkluggers family. You'll be able to share your common experiences and learn from each other.

Dedicated Franchise Coach

Your franchise coach will support you every step of the way – from the first steps of the process to acting as a sounding board for ideas while you manage your franchise.

Your franchise coach will provide:

• Help with understanding the metrics of the business
• Guidance with pre-training activities
• Targets and activities to ramp up the business quickly
• Help in staying focused on the big picture
• A safe space to discuss any challenges in growing the business
• Accountability to help you achieve the success you want

Operations & Peer Support

Not only will you be able to rely on your franchise coach, but also on our experienced corporate team for support in the day-to-day operation of your business. With our years of experience in the field, we've established comprehensive training programs to educate our franchisees on the most efficient and cost-effective ways to manage your junk removal business. We've been lugging junk since 2004 and have spent this valuable time perfecting our operations.

Our unparalleled support includes:

• Classroom and field training programs
• Custom-built software
• A centralized call center

Finance Support

Whether you are seeking financing or registering your entity before you open, we are here to support you and your financial decisions through the entire process. You will work directly with our CFO to formalize and finalize a financial plan to track your success and plan for the future.

Our extensive financial support includes:

• Business formation: We will assist you in creating your legal entity and registering for all necessary licenses and permits.
• Financing options: We do not offer financing, but we will work with you to find third-party financing options should the need arise. Options include traditional debt financing as well as retirement fund financing.
• Budgeting and projections: Starting with the information you have gathered, we will formalize and finalize an operating budget for your business.
• Accounting and bookkeeping: We will review best practices to ensure you are accurately capturing and recording financial data.
• Reporting: Our internal software program provides real-time reports to assist you in analyzing key metrics of your business. You will have access to revenue, expenses, and operational data at all times.
• Financial analysis: From reviewing your results against your budget to analyzing cash flow, we want to make sure you understand how your business is doing.
• Preferred vendors: We work with numerous preferred vendors to make your life easier. From merchant services to payroll services, we have researched the best in each field and have established relationships with them.

Marketing Support

We make attracting and retaining a local customer base easy with our marketing expertise. Our in-house team of dedicated, best-in-class marketing partners will help with everything - so you can rest assured knowing that our marketing team is always right beside you!

Our marketing support includes:

• Sales
• Networking
• National website & SEO (search engine optimization)
• Local Google Ads advertising
• Content writing and design
• Direct mail campaigns
• Email marketing campaigns
• Social media

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