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Smash My Trash

Smash My Trash revolutionizes commercial waste management through scalable mobile compaction services, offering franchisees a competitive edge with minimal competition, recurring revenue, national account partnerships, and a mature collaborative system for mutual success.

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Smash My Trash Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Brand Summary
Smash My Trash redefines commercial waste management with its innovative and disruptive approach. As a scalable mobile compaction business, we offer a simple yet highly effective solution to reduces waste volume and carbon emissions. Our 15-minute compaction service significantly reduces waste container volume by an average of 70%, leading a remarkable 65% reduction in CO2 emissions. With no facility requirements, Smash My Trash presents a scalable business opportunity with minimal competition and unparalleled value proposition.

Competitive Advantages
Scalability: Smash My Trash is designed for expansion into multiple markets, offering franchisees the opportunity for growth and diversification.
Minimal Competition: With a unique and disruptive technology, we stand out in the commercial waste industry, providing franchisees with a competitive edge.
Recurring Revenue Model: Our business model is built on recurring revenue, ensuring consistent income for franchisees and long-term sustainability.
National Accounts: Through our dedicated national accounts sales team, franchisees gain access to over 100 national account deals, including partnerships with industry giants like UPS and DHL.
Mature and Collaborative System: With over 140 franchisees and 8 years of business experience, Smash My Trash offers a mature and collaborative franchise system. Franchisees benefit from the support of experienced franchisors and a network of peers, fostering mutual success and growth.

Company Details

Year Business Started: 2016
Year Started Franchising: 2020
Franchise Units Opened: 500
Company Units Open: 3

Available in Canada/Internationally: No

States Registered In non-Registration States, CA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NY, RI, SD & WI

Pending Registration in MD & WA

Not Accepting Leads in HI & VA

Please see a list of Sold Out Markets on the Two-Minute Drill

Support and Training Offered By Smash My Trash

Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Initial Training

  • 1 week of initial training at headquarters
  • 30-60 days after signing, owners will be assigned 16 weeks of virtual training (5 hours per week)
  • 2 Days of in-field training onsite before opening
  • VP of Training: 30 hours of in-field and additional training in the classroom/virtually
  • 3rd party training vendor used to complete while franchisee is gathering materials and preparing for location to open
  • Week-to-week progression and schedule for training

On-Going Support

  • VP of Training will continue with ongoing support
  • Centralized help desk ticketing system in headquarters
  • Intranet platform - My Foundation - includes all materials and training videos for franchisees
  • Weekly and monthly newsletters sent out by Smash My Trash
  • On-field consultant available for consultation directly with franchisees
  • Truck support team based out of Indiana to provide support to technicians employed by franchisees
  • Online parts store has available truck and machine parts for purchase as needed
  • Dedicated sales training course for new sales people
  • Weekly "open forum office house" call for all franchisees hosted by corporate team leader
  • National franchise counsel - team of franchisees nominated by franchisees and the NFC. This team represents the different regions of the country and are responsible for any direct consultant needed between franchisee and corporate
  • National Account Team - 2 full-time support members that work directly with franchisees
  • Truck support hotline for emergency issues and expedited support
  • Vendor relationships offered to franchisees to assist in finding truck and equipment technicians
  • Annual national conference and bi-annual regional meetings
Marketing Strategies

The primary method of marketing is hand-to-hand and door-to-door sales. This is a highly targeted strategy that focuses on prospects.

  • Supplemental print materials, mailers, and industry conference attendance

Marketing support of all materials will be provided at conferences.

Digital webpages for each franchise location

Brand standards, materials, and customize marketing materials can be provided by corporate team.

Campaigns through Google Reviews

Annual customer satisfaction survey

  • Annual Net Promoter Score survey


2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Smash My Trash Franchise.

What does a Smash My Trash Franchise Cost?

Smash My Trash franchise fees for 2024:

Investment Range: Unit 1: $372,050 - $492,200 / 2 Units: $447,050 - $567,200

Cash Investment: $300,000
Required Net Worth: $600,000

Required Liquid Capital: $300,000

Franchise Fee: 1 Unit: $49,500 2 Units: $89,500 3 Units: $124,500 4 Units: $154,500

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Royalty: 8%
Brand Fund: 1%
Item 19: Yes

Average Number of Employees:

  • 1 W-2 Driver per Truck
  • 1-2 Sales Technicians
  • 1 Truck Technician outsources to local shop

Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: Yes
Business Model: B2B

Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, 10% off of First Territory

Item 19 Earnings Claims

Average Gross Sales: $696,809 

Gross Sales Maximum: $5,403,339

Average Number of Trucks: 2.5

Is Smash My Trash a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Smash My Trash is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Smash My Trash a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Smash My Trash is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Smash My Trash Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Smash My Trash franchisees make. Smash My Trash offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Smash My Trash a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Smash My Trash is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Smash My Trash Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Smash My Trash franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Smash My Trash Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Smash My Trash franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Smash My Trash Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Smash My Trash franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Smash My Trash Looking for International franchisees?

No. Smash My Trash franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Smash My Trash's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Miscellaneous & Unique, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Smash My Trash Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Smash My Trash franchises for sale. We may have Smash My Trash franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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