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2011 is the Year to Start a Franchise Business

Published on March 23, 2011 in Junk Removal Franchise, franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

The Denver Business Journal recently published an article called “Franchising Expected to Pick Up This Year.” That’s a bit of an understatement. The International Franchise Association has some very optimistic stats for 2011.  Here are a few of them:

  • 4.7% Increase in Economic Output (services and goods that franchise businesses output)
  • 2.5% Increase in the number of franchise establishments and jobs (aprox. 194,000 more jobs nationally)
  • At the end of 2010 there were 765,723 franchise businesses, generating $706.6 billion, which will steadily increase throughout 2011.

Given the fact that the entire economy has been taking quite a hit over the past several years, these numbers are incredibly uplifting.  Although franchises in general have been slowly growing over the past decade, we saw a sharp decline in 2009 due to the economic downturn.  Now that we’re back on the right path  due to looser credit loans for businesses as well as a greater talent pool of workers going into franchising, we can expect continued growth in the sector.

Our Junk King franchisee out of Colorado Springs, Clint Hailey, was specifically highlighted in the Denver Business Journal as an example of how a franchise is a great way to start a successful business, particularly in the fast-growing junk removal industry.

From the Denver Business Journal: “The learning curve would be shortened; the success rate would be quicker,” said Hailey, who said he hopes to open another Junk King franchise in the Denver area after he’s made his first location profitable.  ”It’s kind of like a business in a box.  you open the box and it says, ‘Step one, step two, step three.’ Instead of creating your own dance steps, you get to put your feet on steps that are laid out for you.”

Junk King is currently riding the wave of overall increased franchise growth as well as specific growth in the junk removal franchise sector.   In 2011, Junk King is expected to see new franchises in a variety of locations across the country, including recent openings in Syracuse and Nashville, as well as the expected April launch of Junk King Los Angeles.

If you’re interested in starting your own Junk King franchise, feel free to check out our franchise information page or call 1-800-995 JUNK for more information.

Citations

Sealover, Ed. “Franchising expected to pick up this year.”  The Denver Business Journal. March 4th 2011.  http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2011/03/04/franchising-expected-to-pick-up-this-yea.html

What’s in a Junk King Web Page?

Published on February 16, 2011 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business, junk king and junk king reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The world today is more connected than ever through the internet.    The majority of Americans are doing a large portion of their daily activities online, including shopping, social networking and research.   It’s not only about doing what’s trendy or popular, such as going on Facebook and Twitter.  It’s about having instant access to information, where you want it and when you want it.

With our customer’s best interests in mind, Junk King has thoroughly ramped up the online presence of each of it’s franchises with unique webpages that make it easier than ever to find out information about Junk King. These local pages let Junk King customers from across the country have instant access to all the junk hauling info they need, including an easy way to book a free on site estimate. Here are a few of the great features on each franchise page:

1.  We’re Local: Although Junk King is a nation-wide brand that you can trust to perform at the highest quality level, we also like to stress our local roots in each community.  That’s why franchise pages  offer a local flair – from providing pictures of the area around you to giving descriptions of the local franchise owners.

2.  Easy Booking: This is Junk King’s version of shopping online.  We wanted to make it as easy as possible for our customers to book a junk hauling appointment with us.  With a few mouse clicks you can have a free on site estimate booked and a Junk King hauling team on their way to your home or office.

3.  Social Networking: We realize the modern day importance of social networking.   Not only does social media provide another pathway to provide information to our customers, but it also lets our customers connect with us.   Have a question, complaint, or comment about Junk King in your local area?  Simply find the Twitter or Facebook feed on the franchise page and let them know what you have to say.  Also keep up to date with local Junk King deals or announcements so you can really take advantage of your next home cleaning adventure.

4.  Testimonials: We know that it’s important for our customers to hear what other people are saying about each local franchise.  That’s why there is a ‘testimonials’ section on each local page that gives you a sample of inputs from various customers.   Hopefully if you hear the good word out there you’ll consider your local Junk King franchise when you need hauling services for your  home or office.

Professional Junk Hauling Considerations

Published on January 19, 2011 in Professional Haulers, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The dictionary defines a professional as a “person who is an expert at his or her work.” It can refer to a person who “follows an occupation as a means of a livelihood.” It’s easy to identify the professionals we have in our lives. Obviously, our doctors and dentists are professionals, but you would expect that from someone who spent years studying and training. The plumber we call on when the sink is clogged might not have gone to a university, but they are still a professional. So is the auto mechanic we turn to to fix our brakes. The point is that when it comes to taking care of business we want professionals handling the assignment. That attitude should be no different when it comes to hauling away your junk.

Is your garbage man a professional? Of course they are. They get paid to perform a service and they are an expert at their work. Are they in the same class as a professional athlete? Maybe not when it comes to their paycheck, but they are both professionals. Hiring a professional means you expect a level of competence. You want to get the job done right, done on time and done for what you expect to pay. Whenever anyone of these conditions aren’t met then trouble ensues.

How can you tell if you’re hiring a junk hauling professional? It could start with a personal recommendation. If a friend or neighbor has hired an experienced junk hauler to take away their refuse, then they should have no problem sharing the name with you; especially when the job was done right. You could also do what you’re doing right now which is online research. A business website reflects how a company wants to present themselves to potential customers. If a company has a sloppy looking website are they really professional? Chances are they might call themselves professional, but they really aren’t living up to any standards. Why would you hire a company like that?

Once you have identified the junk you want removed, you’ll be inviting workers into your home to take that away. Shouldn’t they be professionals? They’re not going to pick up a truck load of worker who will disappear after the job is finished. A professional junk hauling company will know all of their workers. They will also train them to perform up to the company’s standards. You might not think that a lot of training is involved in moving junk, but reputation is always on the line with every job. If the movers are dropping pieces or banging up walls are you going to recommend them? Probably not. That’s what really separates a professional from an amateur: the level of experience and pride they take in their work. If you are hiring a professional for everything else in your life, don’t stop when it comes to junk hauling.

Junk King is the consummate professional in the junk hauling industry.  Not only are all Junk King workers bonded and insured, but they are also trained to provide an efficient, streamlined service for all customers. For a professional junk hauling job today, simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or a book a free on site estimate online.

Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions 2011

Published on December 31, 2010 in Green Junk Removal, Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

We have had a great 2010 here at Junk King.  Not only have we expanded with many more franchises across the country, but we’ve also been able to continue to provide our customers with the high level of service that they’ve become accustomed to.   For Junk King, providing a top-notch junk hauling service that leaves our customers feeling satisfied has always been our number one priority.

Although we’re incredibly satisfied with 2010, that doesn’t mean we can’t have resolutions for the New Year.  Just like everybody else, we are always looking for new ways to improve. We want 2011 to be even better in terms of franchise expansion as well as providing our customers with the best hauling service out there.

So, without further adieu, here are Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2011.

- Stay the Green Path: Junk King has always been an eco-friendly company and we plan to continue our green ways into 2011. Our roots in the Bay Area are reflected throughout our franchises across the country who always make it a priority to recycle as much hauled material as possible.  With this mindset, not only can we help out businesses and homeowners by taking junk off their hands, but we can also make a difference by helping out the environment.

- Customer Satisfaction Stays on Top: No matter what we change, customer satisfaction will always be our number one priority. Going into the New Year, we want to make sure that although we are expanding, customer satisfaction continues to be the driving goal across all franchises.  We want to make sure that after a job is complete and we’ve finished loading up a truck, a customer can wave goodbye with a smile on their face and the knowledge that we’ve done a great job for them.

- More Junk King Franchises: So far we’re extremely satisfied that Junk King Franchises have been succeeding across the country, but this is just the start.  In 2011 we’ll see even more franchises in cities that could really use some great junk removal services.  Junk King Chattanooga and Syracuse are two of the first franchises that are set to launch in 2011 – expect many more to come.

No matter what happens in 2011, we’d like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty throughout the last year.  We look forward to working with new and old customers in the future.  Happy New Year!

Junk King Franchises Continue Expansion

Published on November 5, 2010 in Business Junk Removal, Junk Removal Franchise, junk hauling business and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Junk King continues to differentiate itself from its competitors by providing the most efficient, eco-friendly and affordable junk removal service across the country.  The hauling company is rapidly expanding into new territories, including notable recent openings in Massachusetts, Mesa, Phoenix and Colorado Springs as well as expected launches in Chattanooga, Kansas City, Minnesota and Ohio.

Junk King recently signed Peter Gilfillan, a former Ford Motor’s general manager, as a Master Franchisee to expand franchises into the Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio.  Dennis Mulgannon, Junk King’s Director of Franchises commented on the company’s rapid growth: “The growth of our business is skyrocketing due to the millions of people constantly looking for dependable services to clean clutter and unwanted items from their homes or businesses.  We’ve turned to Peter to build on our momentum and grab a large piece of the vast market share in the multi-billion dollar junk removal industry.”

There are several reasons thus far for Junk King’s rapid expansion, even during the recent economic downturn.  One is the company’s commitment to professionalism.  Every Junk King employee, whether they are working in San Francisco or New York, is hired based on high standards of professionalism, skill, and integrity.  These employees are bonded and insured to make sure that a customer and their property are safe.

Another reason for Junk King’s success has been their commitment to the environment.  In a country where the ‘next big thing’ is clean energy and green technology, it makes perfect sense that Junk King has devoted considerable resources to recycling a large quantity of hauled materials.  Not only does this help local communities by creating a greener environment, it also contributes to Junk King’s overall brand recognition as an eco-friendly business.

If you are a local entrepreneur interested in riding the wave of Junk King’s success, call 1-800-995 JUNK or find out more on the Junk King franchise opportunity site.


Feel Safe At Home With Your Junk Hauling Service

Published on October 28, 2010 in junk hauling, junk hauling business, junk king, junk king reviews and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Several decades ago, the country was a safer place.  Home owners left their doors ajar to let the breeze in and drivers picked up hitchhikers without a second thought.  Repair men, the milk man and neighbors came and went through our homes without supervision.  Although our memories of the standard American neighborhood in the 1950s may be somewhat cliche and distorted – it definitely was a safer time then.

Now you think twice about letting a stranger into your home or car – for good reason.  You never know who the person entering your home is and what their agenda might be.  It’s better to be safe than sorry in the world we live in.  That’s why it is of the utmost importance to do your homework when you hire a service where strangers are going to be working in your home.

Most often we find trust in the service sectors through references – someone who used the person or company before and had good things to say about them.  However, a good reference isn’t always possible, especially within the world of specialized home services that span thousands of industries.  Another good way to find references is online: sites like Yelp provide reviews from customers that can help you decide if you want a person or company to be in your home.

In the world of junk hauling, references are extremely important.  Junk King takes pride in getting great reviews from its customers, which are reflected through testimonials across Junk King franchises around the country as well on sites like Yelp.com.   Beyond references, all of Junk King’s employees make a point to embody professionalism.

In the industry of junk hauling there also are quite a few ‘companies’ out there that don’t make a point to be professional. That doesn’t  necessarily mean they won’t be on time and efficient with their work .  However, they simply don’t have an image or brand to upkeep.  For example, a company might pick up day-laborers or let their employees wear ripped jeans and t-shirts.  The employees also might not be bonded and insured, so if they cause damage in a home it’s left up to homeowner to deal with it. As far as feeling safe at home with these employees – it’s not a sure bet.

Junk King makes sure all of it’s employees are bonded to protect homeowners and their property.  In addition, the Junk King image is extremely important to the company, which means all employees need to be in ship-shape with their uniforms and overall job performance.   Essentially, when you let a Junk King employee into your home, we want you to feel like its the 1950s: a golden age when you felt safe and secure in your home and neighborhood, even with strangers around.

Get rid of your extra clutter today and book a junk hauling appointment with Junk King.  call 1-800-995 JUNK or book online.

SF Giants Help Out with Bay Area Recycling

Published on October 13, 2010 in Bay Area Junk Removal, Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Uncategorized, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Those of us who live in the San Francisco Bay Area have been really excited about something recently: the San Francisco Giants.  Earlier this month, the Bay Area hometown team won the National League West Division for the first time since 2003 and since they’ve gone on to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the playoffs.

Not only are the Giants giving Bay Area fans a sport to root for in October, but they are also are helping out California’s environment with a monumental recycling program.  The Giant’s home field, AT&T Park, boasts a recycling program that recycled nearly 75% of all its collected waste last year.  That’s approximately 1,750 tons of junk that was recycled and avoided ending up in a landfill.

From Reuters: “The Giants are the best in the West, and just might be the best recyclers in all of baseball,” SF Environment Director Melanie Nutter said in a statement. “This level of recycling is incredibly high for a ballpark and may even be the highest in the country for this type of facility.”

Getting the recycling program at AT&T park to such a high performance level wasn’t easy.  Not only are there more than 100 recycling receptacles in public areas throughout the ballpark, but the Giants management team also has made a commitment to training its custodial staff in sorting out recyclable materials.

The Giants aren’t the only Bay Area organization that has made a commitment to recycling.  Junk King, the Bay Area’s greenest junk hauling company, also has an award winning recycling program.  To date, Junk King has saved nearly 2,282,500 tons from local landfills due to its environmentally friendly hauling practices.  Junk King’s professional hauling teams have been trained to make sure that the household items they pick up end up in a recycling facility instead of a landfill.

Today, Junk King franchises around the country are starting to spread the green outlook by taking these eco-friendly practices to cities outside of the Bay Area.  So, if you see one of Junk King’s red trucks in your local community – get ready for a ‘green overhaul.’

Junk Haulers for America

Published on September 20, 2010 in junk hauler, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

If you’re like most Americans, you have a tendency towards accumulating things.  Some of those things get used on a daily basis and others get tucked out of sight. We fill up boxes and pack closets. We bag up clothes and stack up mattresses. We load file cabinets and jam attics. We think that one day, that old crate of cables and heap of used lumber will come in handy. Face it, we’re a culture that loves to own stuff but has trouble parting with items that no longer serve a function.  From aging electronics to creaky furniture, we slowly let it pile up until we are drowning in junk.

If you’ve ever tried to dispose of junk yourself, it can be costly and time-consuming.  City dumping fees, e-waste centers, thrift stores and yard sales can be more trouble than they’re worth.  Fortunately there are professionals available who for a reasonable fee will happily show up at your door, haul your junk away and restore your peace of mind.

Transitions are often a time of sorting and sifting.  Changing office spaces or having kids leave for college can be the perfect time to lighten your load and clear out broken equipment, old appliances, discarded toys and various other eyesores. A junk hauler will save you the stress and back-strain of having to transport a flotilla of unwanted trash so you can focus on more important things.

Another instance where a junk hauler can be a tremendously asset is after a disaster.  The psychological and logistical chaos after a fire or flood can be debilitating.  With extensive damage and tons of trash to remove, where does one even begin? Under these trying circumstances, a junk hauler can be an angel of mercy, magically carting off the remnants of an event you would like to soon forget.

Junk hauling involves not only site pick-up but the sorting, redistribution, and recycling of any items that can be salvaged.  An experienced junk hauler can expertly separate materials and knows proper disposal procedures. After all, why toss your perfectly usable 70’s era egg-shaped swivel chair into the local landfill?  One person’s garbage is often another’s gold.

Even if you’re already good about getting rid of standard household items, yard waste and construction debris can start to collect after a big redesign project.  A junk hauler can remove landscaping remains like gravel and dirt as well as stucco or concrete rubble.  These materials are not only messy, they can also be a source of fumes and dust that are better left to a professional with the right equipment and respiratory protection.

Given that many of us have slight hoarding tendencies that manifest over time, it makes good sense to let a pro deal with your junk without any sentimentality or anxiety.  Once the unsightly heap is hauled away, you will feel a calming sense of order and the muscles around your neck and shoulders may begin to relax a bit.  You may even be able to use your backyard again.

How to Follow Junk King Online

Published on September 8, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business, junk king and junk removal blog. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

As Junk King expands across the US and beyond, their online presence is also constantly expanding.  There are now several ways to follow news and updates about Junk King – from information on the central organization to local updates on each individual franchise territory.

Here are ways to follow Junk King online:

Junk King Franchise Pages: Each Junk King franchise territory has a unique franchise page that is customizable to their local area.  From unique Yelp reviews to franchisee Twitter and Facebook accounts, these pages are the gateways to a local territory’s junk removal services.   Franchise pages also provide a no hassles method to book junk removal appointments online.

Example Franchise Page:  Junk King Memphis

Junk King Blogs: Beyond this blog, where you can find out about recent junk removal and hauling news, each Junk King franchise has its own local blog.  Within each of these franchise blogs you will find helpful local articles: from how to cleanup your basement to interesting interviews with franchisees.

Example Franchise Blog: Junk King San Antonio Blog

Junk King on Twitter: Both Junk King corporate and several of Junk King’s franchise territories are now on Twitter! Following these Twitter accounts is a great way to keep up to date on local news, junk removal deals and more.

Follow Junk King @junkkingllc

Junk King on Facebook: Junk King is also on Facebook, where you can network with Junk King HQ or a number of local franchises.  Discover local news such as how Junk King franchisees are helping out their local communities to the newest junk hauling deals in your area.

Example Facebook Profile: Junk King Tampa Facebook

Junk King Lends a Helping Hand

Published on July 30, 2010 in Flooding, Junk King San Antonio, Laredo, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Alex Ortiz on the road to Laredo with a truck full of food and supplies

The owners of Junk King San Antonio, Mike and Carol Hasselbalch, were watching early morning TV in their home, when the local news came on.  The news station was covering the recent flooding events on the border of Mexico in the towns of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, about 200 miles from San Antonio.  The scene on the television screen was grim: the flooding caused by hurricane Alex was displacing families, destroying hospitals, spreading illness and making basic necessities hard to come by.

The TV station mentioned that the aid group People Helping People was organizing a drive to the border town to bring rations to those in need. Mike and Carol immediately knew that they needed to offer their services to the cause.  They called up the TV station and asked how they could help, offering the aid of one of their Junk trucks to haul resources.

One of Junk King’s drivers, Alex Ortiz, donated his time to haul the rations down to Laredo.  Within a week, Alex was on the road.  His truck was filled with food and basic necessities like water, rice, beans, canned goods, bleach, toiler paper and diapers.

After he dropped those rations off, the Junk King San Antonio team decided one trip wasn’t enough.  The towns along the Rio Grande were still facing incredible hardships because of the flooding and still lacked basic necessities. Apparently the conditions were so bad that people were killing each other for food.  Mike Hasselbalch decided to make another trip himself, this time hauling the goods to the Salvation Army in Laredo, who then shipped the goods over the border to Nuevo Laredo.

Mike Hasselbalch described why he felt need to help out: “There’s a lot of hardship in Mexico – it’s hard for us to understand how bad it is.  I went through two hurricanes.  It would have been impossible for us without the help of people who literally drove their trailers hundreds of miles from places like Tennessee, Florida, and Baltimore. They just came out of the woodwork to help us. And here you have this situation in Mexico where the government isn’t even helping.  These people just need the bare necessities and we wanted to help bring some of it to them.”

Junk King San Antonio, and all of the Junk King franchises around the country, have always made an effort to help out the communities around them.  Sometimes, like in the case of the town of Laredo, a community in need is a bit ‘off the regular route.’  This distance didn’t deter Alex and Mike from making the trip.  Like them, many of Junk King’s other hard working professionals are also glad to lend a helping hand.

Loading supplies into a Junk King truck

Ian Hasselbalch presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Mayor of Laredo