Franchise Deep Dive: Accelerated Waste Solutions Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

With its comprehensive junk removal and valet trash pickup services, Accelerated Waste Solutions has grown into a nationally recognized franchise brand.

By Jeff DwyerStaff Writer

Updated 9:09AM • 12/06/23

LAST UPDATED: December 2023
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://www.acceleratedwastefranchise.com/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 30+
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $82,197 to $283,200
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Accelerated Waste Solutions (AWS) is a leading provider of valet trash pickup and bulk junk removal services. AWS was initially established in Tampa, Florida in 2008 under the name Tampa Bay Trash by founders Fred Tomlin, Jr. and Sherrod Hunter. The brand was renamed to AWS in 2010. By 2020, AWS began offering franchise opportunities across the country.

Since its inception, the brand has grown to service over 20,000 apartment complexes in more than 20 states.

How Many AWS Locations Are There?

As of November 2023, there are more than 30 AWS franchises located throughout the country.

What Is the Business Model for AWS?

AWS operates two business models, including Doorstep Details, which is a leading apartment-focused valet trash and recycling brand, and Junk Shot, which is this brand’s innovative bulk trash hauling business. The brand describes its business model as being “scalable and sticky, as our customers contract with us once, but pay us for years, leading to lucrative, long-term relationships.”

Through Doorstep Details, AWS provides five-day-per-week apartment and condo doorstep trash and recycling collection services that are supported by smartphone technology. Customers can receive before-and-after photos of service, building pickup confirmations, and arrival and departure times. Junk Shot provides consumers with a fast and affordable way to remove bulk junk. It allows users to take a photo of their bulk junk, and then receive a quick quote and potential pickup time.

Prospective franchisees are not required to have any prior industry experience. Instead, AWS provides all the necessary training in order to run a successful business.

“Because the services are easy to understand, easy to manage and easy to sell, this is a turnkey business opportunity that allows entrepreneurs to focus on their strengths: building relationships and networking in their communities to drive sales,” the brand wrote.

AWS lists the following benefits to operating one of its franchises:

Access to industry leaders who will offer ongoing mentoring and coaching
On-the-job training
Comprehensive training, including establishing a business plan and setting realistic goals
Patented apps that make billing easy, as well as create immediate trust with your customers
State-of-the-art equipment
In the case of Junk Shot, the biggest trucks in the industry
Industry-leading branding and marketing materials
Access to existing national client relationships from AWS, for trusted credibility
Instant revenue gain by taking over existing national accounts to help you jumpstart your business

How Much Can AWS Franchise Owners Make?

AWS does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

How Much Does It Cost To Open an AWS Franchise?

As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open an AWS Junk Shot franchise ranges from $89,800 to $201,150. The cost to open a Doorstep Details is $82,197 to $138,647. To open an AWS franchise that includes ownership of both Doorstep Details and Junk Shot, this ranges from $139,850 to $283,200. This investment is broken down into the following costs:

Franchise Fee: $74,900
Real Estate/Rent: $1,500 to $2,100
Lease, Utility and Security Deposits: $0 to $700
Leasehold Improvements: $250 to $500
Lease or Buy Service Vehicle: $5,500 to $115,000
Paint and Signage for Service Vehicle: $1,900 to $2,600
Equipment and Hand Tools: $6,300 to $9,000
Uniforms: $700 to $1,100
Computer, Smartphone and Software: $600 to $1,000
Technology Fee (Three Months): $2,550
Office Equipment and Supplies: $1,500 to $4,000
Initial Materials Allotment: $600 to $1,000
Training: $1,500 to $2,500
Grand Opening Advertising: $10,000 to $15,000
Marketing Materials: $1,500 to $3,000
Insurance (Three Months): $1,500 to $5,000
Legal and Accounting: $750 to $1,750
Business Licenses and Permits: $300 to $1,500
Additional Funds (Three Months): $28,000 to $40,000

What Is the Franchise Fee for AWS?

The franchise fee required to open either a Junk Shot or Doorstep Details franchise is $59,900. However, the franchise fee required to open an AWS franchise that includes both will cost $74,900.

Interested candidates are also required to have a minimum of at least $200K in liquid capital.

Who’s On the Leadership Team for AWS?

What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About AWS?

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on this site constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any franchises, securities, or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the franchise and/or securities laws of such jurisdiction. All content in this article is information of a general nature and does not address the detailed circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Nothing in the article constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information in the email constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto. You alone assume the sole responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other content in this article before making any decisions based on such information or other content.