Is a high-speed internet connection required for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must establish and maintain a high-speed Internet connection for use in connection with your Franchised Business, and establish and operate such software, computer, communications and other systems hardware and software that we prescribe. These amounts represent the estimated cost to purchase and establish this equipment. Item 11 describes the required computer hardware and software in greater detail.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must establish and maintain a high-speed internet connection for their franchised business. They are also required to establish and operate any software, computer, communications, and other systems hardware and software that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? prescribes. The estimated cost to purchase and establish this equipment is included in the initial investment.
Specifically, the cost for computer hardware and software is estimated to be between $1,500 and $4,000. This is a one-time expense, paid as arranged to third-party vendors as it is incurred. Item 11 of the FDD provides more details about the required computer hardware and software.
The franchisee must also secure a location to operate the franchise and maintain sufficient space to operate computer, communications, and related equipment, as well as maintain records. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? estimates a minimum space of 300 to 400 square feet for this purpose.