What is the estimated cost of an approved dump body for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Truck total cost is estimated at $77,750 per gasoline-powered truck and $82,700 per diesel- powered truck, which includes an approved dump body at an estimated cost of $25,100. The above low end figure assumes that the truck is leased or financed and does not include applicable taxes or shipping for the complete truck (chassis and dump body). The above high end figure assumes you put 20% down on the purchase of a truck, plus ongoing monthly payments. You must obtain a truck equipped with a dump body from our designated supplier. Truck cost is estimated and will vary depending upon market prices. You are encouraged to check with your local auto dealership. We require a minimum of two trucks but you may require more if you have multiple subterritories. If you have multiple subterritories, we recommend that you commence operating all vehicles as soon as reasonably possible; however, you are only required to purchase or lease two trucks upon startup, and purchase or lease further trucks according to a schedule after startup to which we agree. You are required to use only those trucks in the operation of the Franchised Business, and permitted to use the trucks only for the Franchised Business and for no other reason.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for an approved dump body is $25,100. This cost is included in the total estimated cost for a truck, which is $77,750 for a gasoline-powered truck and $82,700 for a diesel-powered truck.
It is important to note that the lower end of the truck cost assumes the truck is either leased or financed, and it does not include taxes or shipping costs for the complete truck, including both the chassis and the dump body. The higher end of the truck cost assumes a 20% down payment on the purchase of the truck, in addition to ongoing monthly payments. Franchisees must obtain a truck equipped with a dump body from 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s designated supplier.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires a minimum of two trucks for operation, but franchisees with multiple subterritories may need more. While it is recommended to operate all vehicles as soon as possible if multiple subterritories are held, only two trucks must be purchased or leased at startup. Additional trucks can be acquired according to an agreed-upon schedule after the business has commenced. Franchisees are required to use only approved trucks for the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? business and are prohibited from using them for any other purpose.