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Can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchisor offer discounts off regular retail pricing to National Accounts?

1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisor, Commercial Services or an affiliate of either of them, may enter into National Account agreements upon any terms it determines, in good faith, to be commercially viable for the System, including, without limitation:

(a)

The provision of discounts off of regular retail pricing to the National Account, whether or not based upon volume.

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, Commercial Services, or an affiliate may enter into National Account agreements with various terms. These terms can include offering discounts off regular retail pricing to National Accounts, regardless of volume.

This means that as a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee, you may be required to service National Accounts under agreements that include discounted pricing. These discounts are determined by the franchisor, Commercial Services, or their affiliates based on what they consider commercially viable for the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? system.

In addition to discounts, the National Account agreements may also include paying commissions to the National Account or any party referring the National Account, establishing fixed pricing or pricing models unique to the National Account, providing specific service levels or standards, offering centralized billing through the franchisor or its affiliate, requiring specific insurance levels, and mandating compliance with additional terms of service.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? also reserves the right to solicit customers, even those located within a franchisee's territory, to develop them as National Accounts. Furthermore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Commercial Services, or their affiliates can enter into National Account agreements for services both inside and outside a franchisee's designated territory. As a franchisee, you are obligated to provide services to such National Accounts according to the terms of the National Account agreement and in compliance with client expectations set by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from time to time.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.