What were the Ad Fund expenses for 1-800-GOT-JUNK? for the period ended May 31, 2025?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
May 31
Notes
Revenue: Royalty fees
$ 17,877,954 $ 15,011,197 Sales Centre fees
13,515,783 10,244,752 Ad Fund fees
4,504,472 3,816,955 Franchise fees
139,476 183,562 Other
94,500 89,911
36,132,185 29,346,377
Expenses: Sales Centre 13,515,783 10,244,752 Licensing fees 10,400,913 8,365,599 Management and administration fees 6,039,630 5,687,420 Ad Fund 4,504,472 3,440,748
Source: Item 21 — Financial Statements (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Ad Fund expenses for the period ended May 31, 2025, were $4,504,472. For comparison, the Ad Fund expenses for the same period in 2024 were $3,440,748.
These figures reflect the expenses 1-800-GOT-JUNK? incurred related to the advertising fund. Franchisees often contribute a percentage of their revenue to this fund, which is then used for marketing and advertising efforts to promote the brand and generate leads.
Understanding the expenses related to the Ad Fund can help a prospective 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee evaluate how their contributions are being utilized and the potential impact of these marketing efforts on their business. It's important to review these expenses in the context of the overall marketing strategy and the benefits that franchisees receive from the Ad Fund.