How many calendar days prior to signing the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Agreement or making any payment to the Company should the Franchise Disclosure Document be received?

According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a prospective franchisee should receive a copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document at least 14 calendar days before signing the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Agreement or making any payment to the company. This requirement is confirmed in the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire and Certification, which includes a question asking whether the franchisee received the document at least 14 days prior to signing or making a payment.

This 14-day review period is mandated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and is a standard practice in the franchise industry. It gives potential franchisees adequate time to thoroughly review the FDD, seek professional advice, and make an informed decision. The questionnaire also includes questions about whether the franchisee has reviewed the agreement and understands the information contained within the Disclosure Document.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires franchisees to complete and submit the Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire and Certification at the time of signing the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Agreement. This questionnaire serves as a confirmation that the franchisee has had sufficient time to review the FDD and has not been subject to any unauthorized promises or statements by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? representatives. Franchisees must answer truthfully, as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will rely on these answers.

It is important to note that the Franchisee Acknowledgement is not applicable to California residents or franchisees, as it violates California Corporations Code sections 31512 and 31512.1. Additionally, residents of Maryland or Washington, or businesses to be operated in those states, should not sign the Questionnaire and Certification. This highlights the importance of understanding state-specific franchise laws and how they may affect the franchising process.