What is the estimated cost for local marketing for the first 3 months of a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Local Marketing* – 3 months (Note 7) $3,600 $5,000 As arranged As incurred This money is spent and directed by the Franchisee on advertising in their local market. See Sections 10.1 and 10.2 of the Franchise Agreement. This expenditure is paid to third party authorized vendors. Insurance (Note 8) $10,000 $30,000 As arranged As incurred Insurance provider Training Expenses (Note 9) $3,500 $7,500 As required by vendors Before Opening Third-party hotel, restaurant and transportation vendors 4899-8658-3815.1
Type of Expenditure Amount Method of Payment
When Due To Whom Payment Is to Be Made Low High Additional Funds – 6 Months (Note 10) $59,000 $75,000 As required by vendors and employees As incurred Employees, Suppliers, Utilities TOTA
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 local marketing for the first 3 months ranges from $3,600 to $5,000. This money is to be spent and directed by the franchisee on advertising in their local market and is paid to third-party authorized vendors.
It is important to note that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires franchisees to spend 8% of their Gross Revenue on local advertising, but no less than $3,600 per quarter during the first year of operations. This indicates that the $3,600 to $5,000 estimate for the initial three months may be in addition to the minimum quarterly spending requirement. A significant amount of working capital may be allocated to additional marketing during the start-up phase of the business.
Prospective franchisees should consider these figures as estimates, and the actual costs may vary depending on their location and market prices. It is advisable to carefully review these figures with a business advisor to make informed decisions about investing in a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise.