What is the estimated total cost of a gasoline-powered truck for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise, including the dump body?
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 total cost for a gasoline-powered truck, which includes an approved dump body, is $77,750. The cost of the dump body alone is estimated at $25,100. This figure can vary based on market prices, and the FDD encourages prospective franchisees to check with their local auto dealerships for current pricing.
The FDD notes that the $77,750 estimate assumes the truck is either leased or financed. It does not include applicable taxes or shipping costs for the complete truck, including both the chassis and the dump body. If a franchisee chooses to purchase the truck, the higher end of the estimate assumes a 20% down payment, plus ongoing monthly payments.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires franchisees to obtain a truck equipped with a dump body from their designated supplier. A minimum of two trucks is required to start, but more may be necessary depending on the number of subterritories a franchisee operates. While franchisees are only required to have two trucks at the outset, the FDD recommends operating all vehicles as soon as reasonably possible, especially if multiple subterritories are involved. Franchisees are restricted to using these trucks solely for the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? business.