What costs will a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee be asked to pay if they propose a new supplier?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Name of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Proposed Supplier Evaluation Varies, depending on proposed supplier and cost of products to be evaluated. As incurred If our evaluation of your proposed supplier would require us to incur any non- trivial costs (such as purchase of sample products), we will ask you to pay such costs.
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes a new supplier, they may be responsible for covering the costs associated with the evaluation of that supplier. This is outlined under the 'Proposed Supplier Evaluation' fee. The exact amount of this fee varies, as it depends on the specific supplier being proposed and the cost of the products that need to be evaluated.
Specifically, if 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s evaluation of a franchisee's proposed supplier requires them to incur any non-trivial costs, such as purchasing sample products for assessment, the franchisee will be asked to pay those costs. This means that the franchisee needs to be prepared to potentially invest in the evaluation process to get a new supplier approved.
This policy ensures that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can maintain its standards and quality control by thoroughly vetting any new suppliers. It also places the financial burden of this evaluation on the franchisee who is seeking the new supplier, rather than spreading the cost across the entire franchise system. As a prospective franchisee, it is important to consider this potential cost when thinking about suggesting alternative suppliers.