Is the truck cost for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise fixed or estimated?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Truck total cost is estimated at $77,750 per gasoline-powered truck and $82,700 per diesel- powered truck, which includes an approved dump body at an estimated cost of $25,100. The above low end figure assumes that the truck is leased or financed and does not include applicable taxes or shipping for the complete truck (chassis and dump body). The above high end figure assumes you put 20% down on the purchase of a truck, plus ongoing monthly payments. You must obtain a truck equipped with a dump body from our designated supplier. Truck cost is estimated and will vary depending upon market prices. You are encouraged to check with your local auto dealership. We require a minimum of two trucks but you may require more if you have multiple subterritories. If you have multiple subterritories, we recommend that you commence operating all vehicles as soon as reasonably possible; however, you are only required to purchase or lease two trucks upon startup, and purchase or lease further trucks according to a schedule after startup to which we agree. You are required to use only those trucks in the operation of the Franchised Business, and permitted to use the trucks only for the Franchised Business and for no other reason.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of trucks is estimated and can vary. The estimated cost is $77,750 per gasoline-powered truck and $82,700 per diesel-powered truck, including an approved dump body at an estimated cost of $25,100. These figures do not include applicable taxes or shipping for the complete truck.
The FDD notes that the low-end estimate assumes the truck is leased or financed, while the high-end figure assumes a 20% down payment on the purchase of a truck, plus ongoing monthly payments. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? requires franchisees to obtain a truck equipped with a dump body from their designated supplier.
Because truck costs are estimates that will vary depending on market prices, the FDD encourages prospective franchisees to check with their local auto dealerships. A minimum of two trucks are required, but more may be necessary for franchisees with multiple subterritories. While it is recommended to operate all vehicles as soon as possible, franchisees are only required to purchase or lease two trucks upon startup, with additional trucks acquired according to an agreed-upon schedule. Franchisees are required to use the trucks only for the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? business.