Who bears the cost and expense of relocating a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchised Location?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must operate the Franchised Business exclusively from the Franchised Location, and in full compliance with any applicable lease and the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual. Your Franchised Location may be located anywhere within your Territory. We do not provide you with assistance in selecting or securing your Franchised Location, and we do not approve the Franchised Location. You may relocate the Franchised Location only after prior written notice to us, and at your sole cost and expense.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 33–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with relocating their franchised location. The FDD specifies that a franchisee may relocate their business location only after providing prior written notice to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, and that such relocation must be done at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.
This means that if a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee decides to move their business to a new location within their territory, they will have to cover all expenses related to the move. These expenses could include, but are not limited to, moving costs, leasehold improvements at the new location, legal fees, and any other costs associated with setting up the business in the new location.
This is a fairly standard arrangement in franchising, as franchisees typically bear the responsibility for managing and funding their own operational decisions, including location choices. However, it's important for prospective 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees to carefully consider the potential costs of relocation before making any decisions, and to factor these costs into their overall business plan. They should also be aware that they must notify 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in writing before relocating.