hone service provider. 7. You must have a computer located at your Office that meets the requirements of System and for handling of our then-current franchise management software, QuickBooks, and any
From the filings
JunkCo+
Home servicesSoftware purchasing at JunkCo+ is controlled at the franchisor level, with mandates covering franchise management, operations, and accounting systems. The brand operates 20 franchised units and requires franchisees to use specific platforms including JUNKCO+ Software and QuickBooks Online. For vendors, this means a centralized sale to a small but tightly standardized network.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
6%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
ll be detailed in the Operations Manual, System Standards, or otherwise in writing. You are also required to use our then-current designated accounting software which is currently QuickBooks Online. I
, or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly
ternet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, or any ot
otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pi
e on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram
ernet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, Y
advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with your JUNKCO+ Business, including any profile on Facebook, X formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, I
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
21 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 8 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You are also required to use our then-current designated accounting software which is currently QuickBooks Online.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
We will have automatic password access to your financial reports on this system.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You shall furnish to us, in the manner and format that we require: 1. on the 15th day of each month of the JUNKCO+ Business’ operation, an un-audited income statement for the preceding calendar month, in a form satisfactory to us, and such additional reports as we may require;
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the Initial Package from us, or our affiliate(s) as described and listed above in Item 5 and in the Franchise Agreement.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to change this requirement from time to time.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
5Item 8
approximately 5% to 25% of the total purchases during the operation of the business
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may also charge a fee, currently a minimum of $500, for Franchisor’s services in making a determination on the proposed supplier, including the costs of inspection of the supplier’s facilities, evaluation of the test results, and a background check of the supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee may request approval of a supplier under Franchisor’s published procedures, which include inspection of the proposed supplier’s facilities and testing of product samples.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
authorize the transfer of these numbers and directory listings to us or, at our direction, instruct the telephone company to forward all calls made to your telephone number to numbers we specify.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must also comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards, norms, requirements and protocols, including PCI Data Security Standards.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right at any time during business hours, and without prior notice to you, to inspect and audit, or cause to be inspected and audited, any and all financial statements, reports, income tax records, sales tax records, payroll records, software databases, and other records.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may modify the Operations Manual and System Standards periodically to reflect changes in the System and you will be required to follow the revised Operations Manual and System Standard standards.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Any space must be approved by us, in our sole discretion, which we will not unreasonably withhold provided that the site meets our minimum specifications.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You will be required to spend at least $24,000 in the first twelve (12) months of operation on local advertising and marketing for your JUNKCO+ Business (“Grand Opening Advertising”)
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You will be required to spend at least $24,000 in the first twelve (12) months of operation on local advertising and marketing for your JUNKCO+ Business (“Grand Opening Advertising”) and 5% of Gross Sales on local advertising, on a quarterly basis thereafter.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
We can automatically debit your account for the Late Payment Fee, NSF Fee, Late Report Fee, Interest Fees and all other fees owed to us.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Before commencing operation of the Franchised Business, you must employ at least one (1) person who has completed the Initial Training as described and defined in Section 3.A of this Agreement.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You, therefore, agree that we may periodically, and upon reasonable notice to you, add to, modify, phase out, or change the System, including without limitation, the adoption and use of new or modified trademarks, uniforms, signs, vehicle types, telephone numbers and technologies, products, equipment, services…
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
There are no contractual limitations on our right to independently access the information and data on your POS System, JUNKCO+ Software, and Computer System.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
The Service Technician may be required to attend periodic refresher training courses and conferences, not to exceed one (1) session per year, at the times and locations we determine, and for which we may charge fees.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
The Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated Manager, must attend the Convention every year it is offered and pay our then-current registration fee, which is currently (a) $1,000 maximum registration fee per person to attend the Convention, and (b) $0 to $500 registration fee per person per event for Regional…
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Franchise agreement
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
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The vendor opportunity at JunkCo+
JunkCo+ is a home-services franchise with 20 franchised units, all operated by single-unit franchisees across five states: Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The brand reports an average unit volume of $815,528 and a royalty rate of 4.0%. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but highly standardized—every location runs on the same mandated stack, which means a single HQ decision can unlock the entire network.
The brand appears independently owned, with no parent company on file. Year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The operator footprint shows no multi-unit operators, which simplifies adoption: franchisees are unlikely to run parallel systems or negotiate side deals.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits at the franchisor level. The 2026 FDD lists Sean Foley as President and Michael J. Reddy as Chief Development Officer of Belfor Franchise Group, LLC, alongside Rusty Amarante (President of BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC), Sheldon Yellen (Chief Executive Officer of Belfor Franchise Group, LLC), and Chris Jones (Treasurer and Secretary). This concentration of executive roles at the Belfor Franchise Group level suggests that technology decisions are made centrally, with input from operations leadership.
For a vendor, the path is straightforward: engage the President or the Chief Development Officer. There is no multi-unit operator class to influence purchasing independently.
Mandated and current tech stack
JunkCo+ mandates four systems, according to the FDD: a franchise software management system, JUNKCO+ Software, Operations Software, and QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. These are required for all franchisees, leaving no room for alternative platforms unless the franchisor changes its standards.
The presence of a proprietary system (JUNKCO+ Software) alongside QuickBooks Online indicates a blend of custom and off-the-shelf tools. Vendors offering integrations with QuickBooks Online or complementary operational modules may find a foothold, but any new software must align with the existing mandated stack.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD provides no extract on procurement, so whether JunkCo+ uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model is not disclosed. Similarly, Item 17 offers no renewal signals, and the initial term length is not stated. Without these data points, contract windows and renewal cycles remain unknown.
Vendors should approach JunkCo+ with a direct inquiry to HQ, as the small unit count and centralized control suggest that purchasing timelines are driven by internal strategic reviews rather than franchisee-driven demand.
How to read the JunkCo+ FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for understanding JunkCo+'s obligations, fees, and technology requirements. It details the mandated systems, executive team, and unit economics referenced throughout this page. The embedded viewer below provides the full text, filed with state franchise regulators. For software vendors, the FDD is a due-diligence tool—confirm the mandates, map the decision-makers, and size the opportunity before outreach.
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Questions vendors ask
JunkCo+, answered from the filing
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
5 operators run 5 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| OH | 1 |
|---|---|
| IL | 1 |
| NC | 1 |
| PA | 1 |
| TN | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind JunkCo+
strategic_multibrand of BELFOR Franchise Group.
Sibling brands
Related Home services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.