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Junk King Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Junk King.

Based on 2025 FDD · 15 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
67
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
C
56/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Junk King franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Junk King franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $121K – $236K. Reported owner economics show $38K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$121K – $236K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$38K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
4.7 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
6.3%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $78K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$121K – $236K
MinMid: $179KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$78K
Royalty Rate
8%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
10.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
11
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
21.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
4.7 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
6.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$477K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Junk King vs. Home Services Average

MetricJunk KingHome Services Avg
SBA Default Rate6.3%▼4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return21.4%▼22.3%
Total Investment$179K$145K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2012-2026). 67 loans across 26 states.

Default Rate
6.3%
Moderate
Total SBA Loans
67
26 states
Total Loan Volume
$15.2M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$227K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
29
Paid in Full (43%)
35
Currently Active
2
Charged Off (2.2% by $)
$327K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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$97K – $180K
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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