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Smash My Trash

Provides waste compaction services for commercial and industrial customers using a proprietary machine to smash trash in open top roll off containers.

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Maintenance & Cleaning Services

Brand highlights

  • CEO
  • Headquarters535 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032
  • Year founded2018
  • Year started franchising2018
  • IndustryMaintenance & Cleaning Services
  • Locations open519 (+274 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$372,050 - $492,200
  • Franchise fee$49,500
  • RoyaltyBeginning on the Business’s opening date and continuing until the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date, 8% of Gross Sales(2) earned, directly or indirectly, from trash compaction services, plus 8% of Net Revenue(2) earned, directly or indirectly, from Ancillary Services(2) Beginning on the date that is 9 months after the Business’s opening date and continuing for the remainder of the Franchise Agreement’s term, the greater of: (a) 8% of Gross Sales(2) earned, directly or indirectly, from trash compaction services, plus 8% of Net Revenue(2) earned, directly or indirectly, from Ancillary Services(2); and (b) $2,600 multiplied by the number of Trucks that you are required to have in operation (the “Minimum Royalty”).
  • Brand fund1% of Gross Sales
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

Learn more about the Maintenance & Cleaning Services industry:

Commercial and residential cleaning services are essential for maintaining healthy environments. This industry is known for its recurring revenue models and relatively low barriers to entry.

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FDD insights

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-04-19

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Location data

Total locations519
Franchise locations496
Corporate locations23
System growth over time

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