
Victoria Campisi
Staff Writer

Victoria Campisi
Staff Writer

Victoria Campisi
Staff Writer

Victoria Campisi
Staff Writer

Justin Waltz, Brand President of eco-conscious junk-removal franchise The Junkluggers, has spent nearly two decades evaluating and navigating industry shifts while building an adaptable franchise system that can pivot and respond, and shares insights on how the industry continues to evolve, the role of data and tech when it comes to creating efficiency and how franchises can empower franchisees despite the emergence of a more competitive environment.
Justin Waltz joined 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills on the “Meet the Franchise” podcast to discuss the home-service franchise trends that could define 2026 by driving industry change.

| The Junkluggers Experts Investment Range | $96,010 - $359,160 |
| No. of Units Currently Open | 174 |
| Royalty | 7% |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| VetFran® Program Discount | Any honorably discharged service member will receive a 30% discount on the initial franchise fee. |
| Diversity Discount | A $5,000 discount for all women, minorities, or individuals of the LGBTQ+ community businesses |
| Local Hero/First Responder’s Discount | Police, firefighters, doctors, nurses or EMT receive a discount of $5,000 on the franchise fee. |
| New locations expected for 2026 | 12 |