From whom must a 1 800 Packouts franchisee purchase cleaning and restoration equipment?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase equipment to clean and restore customer's personal property.
The equipment must meet our specifications, as discussed in greater detail in our Manuals, and must be purchased from an approved supplier.
The cost of the equipment will vary based on the size of your Facility and the models of equipment that you elect to purchase, and because your existing equipment may conform with our requirements, but if you require newly purchased equipment, the cost may be significantly more than if your prior equipment is adequate.
Such equipment may include pallet jacks, forklifts, or other items to use alongside your QSP.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase equipment to clean and restore customer's personal property from an approved supplier. The equipment must meet 1 800 Packouts' specifications, which are discussed in greater detail in their manuals.
The cost of this equipment can vary significantly, ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the size of the franchisee's facility and the specific models of equipment they choose to purchase. The FDD notes that existing equipment may conform to 1 800 Packouts' requirements, potentially reducing the need for new purchases. However, if new equipment is required, the cost could be significantly higher.
The equipment may include items such as pallet jacks and forklifts, which are used alongside the Quick Start Package (QSP). The QSP itself includes initial equipment to outfit the cleaning room, along with initial supplies, consumables, branded boxes, and certain marketing and storage items. The franchisee purchases the QSP from 1 800 Packouts, with the QSP fee for a single-unit franchise being $53,500, plus applicable taxes and tariffs, including freight delivery.