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Does the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? National Account Service Agreement allow for centralized billing for National Accounts through the Franchisor?

1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

(k) In addition to any other available remedy, Franchisor may withhold partial or complete payment from Franchisee for any centrally-billed National Account work where Franchisee fails to comply with the terms of the Franchise Agreement or the applicable National Account agreement and that failure results in: i. partial or non-payment for the work by the National Account; or ii. Franchisor, Commercial Services or their affiliate incurring cost to remedy such failure. In such case, Franchisor may withhold the amount of the non- or partial-payment, and, or alternatively, the cost, as applicable, from Franchisee. 4905-6245-1013.1 (l) Franchisor may withhold applicable Royalties and Sales Center and Marketing Fees (or their equivalents under the Franchise Agreement) (together, “Fees”) on National Account work or any other amounts owing to Franchisor from any payments to Franchisee on account of services provided to a National Account. (m) Franchisor may assign this Agreement to any of its Affiliates from time to time. (n) Franchisor may include such other terms from time to time as may be set out in the Operations Manual. 8. Credit Check Responsibility. Franchisor will conduct credit checks on all centrally-billed National Accounts and will provide to Franchisee a list of best practices in relation to performing credit checks. Franchisee will perform credit checks on all direct-billed National Accounts. If Franchisee, acting reasonably, determines that a direct-billed National Account is an unacceptable credit risk, Franchisee may refuse to perform work for that National Account. 9. Risk of Non-Payment for National Account Work – Centrally Billed Accounts. Subject to sections 11 and 12 of this Agreement, in the case of National Accounts that by their terms are to be centrally billed by Franchisor, in the event that Franchisor is not paid in full for National Account work within 180 days of submitting demand for payment, Franchisor will notify Franchisee of such non-payment and

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the National Account Service Agreement does allow for centralized billing for National Accounts through the Franchisor. Specifically, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will conduct credit checks on all centrally-billed National Accounts.

The agreement states that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? may withhold payments from the franchisee for centrally-billed National Account work if the franchisee fails to comply with the terms of the Franchise Agreement or the applicable National Account agreement, resulting in partial or non-payment by the National Account, or if 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Commercial Services, or their affiliate incurs costs to remedy such failure. In such cases, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? may withhold the amount of the non- or partial-payment, or the cost, from the franchisee.

Furthermore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? may withhold applicable Royalties and Sales Center and Marketing Fees on National Account work or any other amounts owing to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from any payments to the franchisee on account of services provided to a National Account.

In the event that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is not paid in full for centrally billed National Account work within 180 days of submitting demand for payment, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will notify the franchisee of such non-payment.

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.