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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

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.


What’s in a Junk Removal Blog?

Published on August 27, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise, hauling blog, junk franchise, junk removal, junk removal blog and junk removal news. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Many people out there might ask themselves: “What in the world is a Junk Removal Blog?  What could possibly be so interesting in the business of junk removal that would require a blog all about it?”  Although those questions are often asked, there is actually quite a bit of interesting news in the junk hauling sector nowadays, particularly for the Junk King organization.

Junk King is rapidly expanding across the US, with new franchises in various locations like Tampa, Colorado Springs, Arizona and Massachusetts.  Many of our franchisees have unique and interesting stories: from why they first got into the junk removal business to some of the strangest items they’ve ever picked up.  Each of our franchisees also has their own local blog, Twitter account, and Facebook page where they can post updates and news about their territory.

I’d like to highlight a few recent posts from Junk King franchises across the country:

From the Junk King North San Diego Blog, an interview with franchise owner Bob Hoath:

Question: Is there one specific hauling job that stands out in your mind?

Bob:   Yes, we recently did a job for a gentleman in Escondido.  He had items in his garage ranging from small furniture to electronics such as computers and stereo equipment.  He even had a large pile of shrubs and tree trimmings he needed to get rid of.  He was so pleased that we were able to take everything at a good price and in a timely manner that he called back to just to thank us again.

Question: What’s one of the most interesting type of junk you’ve hauled so far?

Bob: We once came across a customer who was a big hunter. He had us hauling away all kinds of weird items that relate to hunting.  Needless to say, we came across a real fowl smelling freezer that he wanted us to dispose of.

Follow Junk King North San Diego on Twitter @sandiegojunk or on become a fan on their Facebook Page.

From the Junk King Memphis Blog, an interview with franchise owner Kyle Neeley:

Question: What’s one of the most interesting items you’ve hauled so far?

Kyle: A 1950’s optometrist tool stand, which weighed an excess of 300lbs.

Question: What’s the biggest single item you’ve hauled so far?

Kyle: A 20-foot wooden sign making table.

Question: What’s the easiest part of your job?

Kyle: To me it’s dealing with the people, my wife and I both are very comfortable meeting new people and adapting to their needs.

Follow Junk King Memphis on Twitter @memphisjunk or on become a fan on their Facebook Page.

New Junk King Franchises

Published on June 12, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , .


Junk King continues to expand across country with new franchises in Alameda and Contra Costa County California, Fairfax Virginia and Memphis Tennessee.  All of these franchisees are excited to become a part of our Junk King round table.  They are committed to providing our customers across the country with an efficient, affordable and eco-friendly junk removal service.

Junk King sets itself apart from other junk hauling companies by providing our franchisees with unparalleled support to help get their business off the ground and promote themselves during operations.

If you are an entrepreneur who is interested in starting your own Junk King franchise, we’re ready to get you rolling. Give us a call at 1-800-995-5865 or visit the franchise section of our website for more information.

The Best Junk Franchise Around

Published on May 29, 2010 in Business Junk Removal, Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .


Junk removal is a rapidly growing sector of the US economy – now with a market cap well into the billions. So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start your own junk removal franchise. You figure it’d be a great opportunity to start your own business while also having the security of working with a franchise company that can help you along the way.  So why should you choose the Junk King Franchise name to start your business? Here are a few good reasons:

You won’t be a face in the crowd: Junk-King is the fastest growing junk removal company in the country, expanding to various cities from the east to west coast.  However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll be lost in a crowd of other franchisees when you sign on.  Junk-King values every franchisee as part of our ’round table’ – we realize that it is our responsibility to help you succeed, and we’re willing to put our full energy behind you to make it happen.

Your business will stand out in the crowd: All Junk-King territories have a commitment to excellence that distinguishes us from any other company. This includes our professional customer service, eco-friendly junk recycling policies, and ‘no strings attached’ pricing models.  Add our company commitment to provide the best service available with our distinct brand name and your junk removal franchise is sure to stand out in the crowd.

You’ll have old experience behind you: Although Junk-King is a young, dynamic company we also have a deep experience base in the junk removal business, having run our own local business successfully since 2005.   Our ‘hauling knowledge base’ can be a valuable asset to get your junk business off the ground and rolling.

You’ll have young technology in front of you: We have old experience in the junk removal sector, but our team also has a strong base in the newest cutting edge technology that can help put your junk removal franchise in front of the right eyes.  Our marketing team will use the latest technology to help you target your online customers by geography, demographic, and keywords so that at the end of the day you’ll have jobs to take on.

We Guarantee Success: We’re so confident in our formula for junk removal success that we provide a guarantee to all of our franchisees:  If you don’t achieve a minimum revenue goal of $125,000 in your first 12 months of business, we will refund 100% of your Franchise Fee on your 1st Territory, and allow you to return your franchise.

For more information on starting your own junk removal franchise, visit the franchise section of our website or call 1-800-995-JUNK and we’ll be glad to answer any questions you might have.

Junk Removal Franchise Business

Published on April 9, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for yourself? Entrepreneurship is a true American calling – one that this country’s foundations are built on.  Great U.S. entrepreneurs have created massive companies that will go down in the history books, including IBM, Microsoft, GE and Walmart. So what’s preventing you from making that decision and setting off to create a new company?

For one thing, it can be fairly terrifying to depart from your normal routine.  You’ve spent day in and day out getting a steady paycheck to support yourself and your family, and even thinking about jumping boat might make your stomach sink.  However, you also know that there is something beyond what you are doing, a calling to set out and be your own boss.

You also know that starting your own business can be extremely difficult.  How will you raise the capital to get off the ground?  How do you know that your idea has a high percentage chance of success?  What kind of assurance do you have?  Essentially, if you start a ‘from-scratch’ business, there is no assurance that you will be succesful.  In fact, most start-ups are destined to fail.  That’s why franchising has become a cornerstone of the American business model.

A franchise owner possesses all of the freedoms and opportunities of a startup entrepreneur, but also gains a wealth of assurances from his franchise hub.  A franchisee knows that they are working with a proven business model and a marketable brand.  A franchise owner also has a variety of tools at their disposal that boost their chance of success considerably.

Junk Removal is currently a booming franchise business in both the U.S. and within international markets, and Junk King has proven to be the premiere brand within the industry.  Junk King stands behind each and every one of their franchisees – every individual is a part of the ‘Round Table,’ and receives the full support to make their franchise location thrive.  If you’re interested in starting your own business and latching onto a proven business model, be sure to read more about the Junk King Franchise strategy.

A Typical Day for a Junk King Franchisee

Published on March 5, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Starting a junk removal franchise with Junk King is an exciting and lucrative opportunity for budding entrepreneurs around the globe.  Junk Removal is an expanding business sector as consumers look for reliable services to remove unwanted clutter from their home or business.

Junk King also recycles up to 60% of the junk they haul, which ties in nicely with the expanding green business sector.  For those who are thinking about getting into the Junk Removal business, I’d like to provide an example of a typical day in the life of a Junk King Franchisee:

  1. Say hello to Dan.  Dan recently bought a Junk King Franchise and has been doing great business around his city. This is the story of a typical day in the Junk Removal business for Dan.
  2. Dan starts off his workday by collaborating with his drivers:  providing them with schedules, routes, and quotas for the day.  The drivers then hop in their trucks and head out towards their booked junk removal appointments.
  3. Dan’s morning work doesn’t stop there.  He heads back to his office where he’s scheduled a presentation for a local business that may be interested in Junk King’s services.
  4. Meanwhile, a nearby homeowner calls with a request for Junk King’s junk hauling services.  This call is received at the Junk King Customer Call Center where a booking specialist inputs the details of the appointment into Junk King’s network – JunkKingNetware.  JunkKingNetware automatically sends the appointment request to Dan and his drivers.
  5. Dan can instantly access JunkKingNetware from a computer and see all the booked appointments as well as the location of all of his trucks.  Dan’s drivers can also access the appointments en-route from their mobile phones.
  6. One of Dan’s drivers picks up the new appointment information and heads over to the appropriate address.  The homeowner is glad to see the Junk King team give her an up  front estimate on how much the process will cost (based on how much room in the truck her stuff takes up).  She decides to move forward with the job and the team efficiently hauls away all of her unwanted clutter.
  7. Within 1-2 days, a representative from Junk King’s Customer Call Center rings the homeowner to find out if her junk removal needs were satisfied.
  8. Dan ends his day at the office, fulfilled after a job well done and making sure all loose ends are tied up.  He calls Junk King’s central office support with any questions that came up during the day so that he can do an even better job tomorrow.

For more information on becoming a Junk King franchisee, check out the junk removal franchise section of our website.

Junk Removal Franchise Opportunity

Published on February 19, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise and News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

There are two things you can count on in this life and it’s not just death and taxes; it’s the fact that we all have junk and at some point we all have to get rid of that junk. Junk can come in many forms: from left over refuse to a broken down backyard fence to paperwork from years gone by. Most folks let their junk pile up until it becomes unbearable. If you live by yourself that might not be a problem but chances are you live with someone and at some point you’re going to be asked to “get rid of all this junk!” That’s actually great news for anybody who has a junk removal franchise. With one phone call that junk can become a fleeting memory and peace will once again return to the customer’s kingdom.

If you’ve never thought about a franchise business consider this: almost every fast food restaurant you’ve ever been to is a franchise business. What this means is a motivated entrepreneur has invested in a proven formula for success. All the hard work has already been completed because the franchise has been established. Whether it is a restaurant or service industry business, the franchise has the support of the parent company with a proven track record of success and profits. It’s the difference between stepping into an unfurnished house versus a furnished house. With former you’ve got more work, with the latter you’re ready to start living. And with a franchise business, you’re ready to start making money right away.

It’s a different experience opening up a restaurant or a junk removal franchise but some of the same basic principles still apply. They cover basic necessities: We all have to eat and we all have junk to get rid of. One of the other benefits of becoming part of a junk removal franchise is that you’ll get all the tools you need to make your business a success. Not only will you get help with the paperwork of maintaining a business but also help with marketing to make sure you can maximize your profit potential.

Having a franchise business means you’re not going to be alone. You’ll be utilizing an established formula for profit. It only makes sense that a parent franchise company wants you to be a success because it makes them a success. As franchises go, you want to find a service or commodity that you know will have longevity. A junk removal franchise definitely fits into that category.

It would be like setting up a snow removal business in Alaska. You’ll always be in business. The same goes for junk removal. You’ll always be in business. And just because you’ve cleared out one person’s garage or attic or backyard doesn’t mean you’re done. Think about the neighbor who sees this junk removal going on. That’s a new potential customer. House by house, block by block you’re going to find that word spreads quickly at how easy it is to get rid of junk with your services. So the next time you see someone hauling away their junk, just think: that could be your business.

Start a Franchise in 2010

Published on January 27, 2010 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk hauling, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

You’ve probably seen a ton of recent news reports that are saying now is the time to start your own business.  During a down economy an entrepreneurial spirit can prove extremely valuable, especially when available jobs are at a minimum.  Perhaps now is the time to finally take that leap of faith and start your own company.

But then again, what type of business will you start?  What industries are growing during these slow times?  Exactly how much capital will it take to get your business off the ground?  How can you market your business and start generating customers?  How will you find an office? How do you know that people will purchase your product or service?  Can you really take this kind of risk?

These are just a few of the questions that need to be answered before embarking on a brand new business venture.  Even though starting a business seems like a golden opportunity right now, it also is extremely risky.  This is why starting a franchise is a great middle ground for those entrepreneurs who want to start a business, but don’t want to take the full risk of a new venture.

Here are just a few reasons why you should consider starting a franchise in 2010:

  1. A Winning Record: A franchise company has most likely built a streamlined model of business that has a winning record.  Not only have other franchisees succeeded in using this same business model, but the franchise company has a step by step blueprint for success that you can utilize.
  2. Brand Name: Unlike starting a company from scratch, a franchise comes with a brand name that already holds value for customers around the country.
  3. Centralized Support: You can minimize your operational costs by utilizing the centralized support that your franchise company provides.  This could range from a customer support call center to marketing assistance on a local and national level.

Junk-King is one franchise company that currently offers a great opportunity for those who are considering owning their own business in 2010.  Junk removal is a rapidly expanding business sector – in this current economic climate people are looking to make the most of their current homes by getting rid of unwanted clutter.  Junk King also taps into a growing eco-friendly trend by recycling between 40-60% of the collected materials.

Junk-King is a dynamic and ambitious company that provides a great brand name, round the clock support and a winning record for those who truly want to succeed with a new franchise. For more information on starting your own junk removal franchise, please visit Junk King’s franchise page.