Where does the initial classroom training for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise typically take place?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 1. All training takes place at 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s principal offices in Vancouver, British Columbia (or another location to be determined) over the course of 5 business days. Each day of training will begin at approximately 8:00 AM and will end at 5:00 PM.
Note 2. Our Field Operations Manager assigned to you will be in your business to support you during the opening days of your franchise. Within 180 days of your business launch, we will do a field visit to revisit training in the field at your operation.
Note 3. Sherman Leung, our Start-Up Operations Manager, runs our training program. He has been with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since June 2022, and has 15 years of relevant experience in the field related to training. Michael Lord, our Vice President, Operations, oversees our training program. He has been with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since 2016, and has over nine years of relevant experience in the field related to training.
Note 4. In-field training shadowing an existing franchise is required before the commencement of the Franchised Business’s operations.
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD pages 24–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the initial classroom training for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise primarily takes place at 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s principal offices in Vancouver, British Columbia. However, the FDD also states that the training may occur at another location to be determined. The initial training program is comprehensive, covering all aspects of the business operating system through both in-class and in-field training.
The initial training spans 5 business days, with each day running from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The training program is run by Sherman Leung, the Start-Up Operations Manager, who has been with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since June 2022 and has 15 years of relevant experience. Michael Lord, the Vice President of Operations, oversees the training program and has been with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since 2016, bringing over nine years of relevant experience to the role.
Prospective franchisees should note that the Principal Operator and any other director, officer, or shareholder that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires must attend and successfully complete the initial training. While there is currently no charge for attendance for these required individuals, franchisees are responsible for all travel and living expenses. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides continental breakfasts, lunches, and one dinner on training days. It is also important to note that in-field training, shadowing an existing franchise, is required before commencing operations, potentially in the Nashville area (East), Las Vegas (West), or another location to be determined.