What is DBA, and what is its relationship to Flywheel USA and their 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchised businesses?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In April 2024, Flywheel USA entered into a joint venture with franchisee Southwind Waste Services LLC through the entity 604816 LLC, in which both parties transferred their 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchised businesses to 604816 LLC, with Flywheel USA removing itself from the direct management of franchised businesses and retaining a minority ownership position in 604816 LLC (referred to as “DBA”). In December 2024, 604816 LLC then purchased the only two Flywheel Canada locations, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island, resulting in all former Flywheel locations now being operated by DBA, with Flywheel owning a minority ownership position.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 5–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, DBA refers to the entity 604816 LLC. In April 2024, Flywheel USA entered into a joint venture with Southwind Waste Services LLC, forming 604816 LLC. Both parties transferred their 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchised businesses to this new entity. As a result, Flywheel USA removed itself from the direct management of these franchised businesses, retaining only a minority ownership position in 604816 LLC (DBA).
In December 2024, 604816 LLC (DBA) further expanded its operations by purchasing the only two Flywheel Canada locations, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. This transaction resulted in all former Flywheel locations being operated by DBA, with Flywheel maintaining a minority ownership position.
In summary, DBA (604816 LLC) is now the entity that operates all the former 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchised businesses that were previously owned and managed by Flywheel USA and Flywheel Canada. Flywheel now holds a minority ownership position in DBA, signifying a shift in operational control.