The JUNKCO+ franchise offers residential and commercial junk removal through a brand owned by BELFOR Franchise Group. Veterans considering business ownership may find its structured training and service operation relevant to their experience. The opportunity still requires customer development, staffing and financial management; military service alone does not predict business success.
JUNKCO+ and its franchise model
Junkco+ International LLC’s Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 30, 2026, identifies the franchisor as a Delaware company formed in January 2024. It began offering franchises in February 2024. Item 1 also describes an affiliated junk-removal business operating since 2018.
The business serves residential and commercial customers and can operate from an approved home or commercial location within its territory. The model includes vehicles, personnel and customer work in the field. A home office does not eliminate the costs of running a hauling operation.
The veteran discount
Item 5 provides a 20% discount on the initial franchise fee for the first franchise for U.S. Armed Forces veterans who were honorably discharged or otherwise meet IFA VetFran requirements. The franchisor can require proof of eligibility. This is a discount on the initial franchise fee, not on the entire startup investment.
Conversion franchises and other discount programs have separate eligibility and combination rules. A prospective buyer should evaluate the program that applies to the proposed purchase rather than adding different advertised discounts together.
Startup investment and fees
Item 7 estimates $227,760–$337,760 to begin a standard JUNKCO+ franchise. The base initial franchise fee is $55,000; purchasing additional population coverage can increase that fee. The standard investment table includes an initial franchise fee range of $55,000–$65,000 and a $19,000 initial package.
The startup budget includes vehicles, insurance, a service technician, technology, training travel, marketing and additional funds for the first three months. The separate conversion program is for qualifying existing junk-removal businesses and should not be treated as the standard new-business budget.
Item 6 lists a royalty of 4% of Gross Sales for the first six months, followed by rates between 5% and 8% for the remainder of the term under the applicable schedule. The Brand Marketing Fee is 2% of Gross Sales beginning in month 13. Other operating and franchise charges also apply; these two percentages are not a complete expense budget.
JumpStart and initial training
Item 11 describes JumpStart as a preparation program that may take six to eight weeks and must be completed within two months of signing. Activities include a financial plan, territory review, advertising preparation, insurance, licenses and vehicle acquisition. Much of this work takes place locally with guidance from the home office.
Initial training then takes place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or another designated location, lasts up to five days and must be completed within four months of signing. The program covers operations, equipment, safety, sales, marketing, financial management and software. Required participants must complete it satisfactorily. Travel and living expenses are the franchisee’s responsibility.
Further training and convention attendance obligations continue after opening. The franchise system supplies operating resources and marketing guidance, while the owner remains responsible for building the local operation and meeting its obligations.
An active management role
Item 15 requires an approved Managing Owner or, where applicable, an approved Designated Manager to devote full-time best efforts to the business. The operation must employ someone who has completed initial training and must hire a service technician before opening.
Leadership, logistics and consistent processes can be useful in organizing this work. An owner also needs to respond to customers, manage the team and monitor expenses. Franchise training provides a framework, but it does not guarantee demand, profit or successful expansion.
Considering Texas, Florida or another market
A buyer interested in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Miami, Tampa or Orlando should assess the actual territory offered and its local operating conditions. This article does not establish that any of those cities has an available territory or limited competition. Market selection requires more than assuming a large population will produce profitable jobs.
Consider how travel distances, disposal arrangements, customer acquisition and staffing fit together in the proposed area. Those practical factors affect the number and cost of jobs an operation can handle.
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Read the JUNKCO+ franchise profile and our guide to franchise fees to continue comparing the opportunity. This overview uses Junkco+ International LLC’s March 30, 2026 FDD, Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 15.