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
Cost and profit at a glance
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.
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.
Junk King requires a total initial investment of $121K to $236K (midpoint approximately $179K), with an initial franchise fee of $78K. The ongoing fee burden is 10% (8% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 22.3%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Junk King locations is $477K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $38K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 21.4% with a payback period of approximately 4.7 years.
Junk King operates approximately 11 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 6.3% is in line with industry norms of approximately 4.9%.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2012-2026). 67 loans across 26 states.
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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