Franchise Deep Dive: Vavia's Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

This small-haul dumpster service company takes a tech-forward approach to make operations easier for owners.

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SPONSOREDUpdated 9:21PM • 02/22/23

LAST UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023

FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://ownavavia.com/

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 18 units

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $121,639 – $419,323

REPORTED ROI: Not reported

VaVia is one of the top emerging dumpster rental companies in the franchising space today. The brand was founded by a determined entrepreneur and has a model designed to help like-minded businesspeople own their own businesses with high revenue potential. VaVia has grown to be a top competitor in a number of states against brands like redbox+, Bin There Dump That and Rubbish Works.

How Many VaVia Locations Are There?

The company website shows that there are currently 18 VaVia units open and four more coming soon. There are five Vavia locations in South Carolina, three in Texas and in Tennessee, two in Georgia, two in Alabama, one in North Carolina and one in Florida. New locations are coming soon to Mobile, AL; Raleigh, NC; and Pensacola and Tampa, FL.

VaVia is seeking to partner with new investors to expand into many new states, including into much of the West Coast, Midwest and Northeast. The brand’s goal is to reach 100 units open by 2026.

The states where franchises are not currently available are California, Washington, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Virginia, Alaska and Maryland.

Phillip Nappi, an entrepreneur who had started a few different businesses, began a small-haul waste company in 2019. In the time since, he has grown his business into a successful franchise model that spans seven states, with multiple happy franchise owners.

What is the VaVia Business Model?

VaVia franchise owners operate a dumpster rental service, handling drop off, pick up and disposal of contents at the proper site. The brand works with both residential and commercial clients, offering flexible rental options for 10-yard and 15-yard containers.

The company’s goal is to provide easy solutions for waste disposal, as well as simple operations for owners. VaVia has a modern, tech-driven approach and utilizes top-of-the-line efficiency programs and a full ERP system to streamline the business. The brand claims it “gives franchisees a detailed view of their business through our reporting suite and Google Maps integration, which allow franchisees to track all inventory digitally and gain valuable insights into how well they are maximizing the return on their assets.”

With the company’s comprehensive Go to Market" plan, franchisees are expected to see monthly returns within four to six months, Franchise Opportunities reports. VaVia helps owners to advertise with digital marketing partners, sales strategies, local listings, and more.

All franchisees go through an initial training program that is designed to teach them aspects like hauling operations, field training, sales and pricing, inventory management, reporting and other important parts of the business.

How Much Can VaVia Franchise Owners Make?

VaVia does not have any Franchise Disclosure Documents available online, and there is no financial reporting data available for VaVia franchise units or income for owners.

However, 1851 Franchise has access to the 2022 FDD, which shows owners brought in an average of $3,216,623 in sales in 2021. That number has grown considerably each year, as well – average profits in 2020 were $2,156,773 per territory; in 2019, it was $958,522. That is a 235.58% increase in revenue since the brand started offering franchises.

How Much Does it Cost to Open a VaVia?

The estimated initial investment necessary to begin the operations of a VaVia franchise ranges from $121,639 to $419,323. The brand does not list the costs involved within that range but encourages interested parties to inquire for more information about ownership and financial details.

What is the Franchise Fee for VaVia?

The franchise fee for one territory of a VaVia franchise is $49,500. This is the upfront fee that must be paid to the franchisor upon signing the agreement and covers start-up costs like training expenses, advertising, service vehicle, registration and taxes, real estate, equipment and containers, software, supplies and licensing.

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