About DumpStor Franchise
DumpStor is a dumpster and job site storage rental franchise serving both commercial and residential clients.
The brand offers open top container rentals alongside an innovative combined dumpster and storage unit called the DumpStor Pro.
The franchise fee is $49,950, and the company has been franchising since 2021 under Federal Roll Off Services, Inc.
DumpStor Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$113K
Average Investment
$286K
Maximum Investment
$459K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,950 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $49.50 per week per truck Plus $19.50 per week per container, up to 50 containers, plus $15.00 per container thereafter. of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $2.00 per container per week (Brand Fund Contribution); A minimum of $40 per dumpster per month (Local Advertising Expenditure) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $112,750 – $458,950 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $113K–$459K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty ($49.50 per week per truck Plus $19.50 per week per container, up to 50 containers, plus $15.00 per container thereafter.) and marketing fee ($2.00 per container per week (Brand Fund Contribution); A minimum of $40 per dumpster per month (Local Advertising Expenditure)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,950 | $49,950 |
| Technology Setup Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| DumpStor Starter Package | $5,500 | $9,000 |
| Rent (3 months, plus security deposit) | $0 | $5,000 |
| Computer Equipment, Software, and Technology Fee (3 months) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Equipment: Truck and Initial Containers | $12,000 | $291,500 |
| Container/Transportation (delivery and offload) | $3,500 | $25,000 |
| Utility Security Deposits | $0 | $500 |
| Travel Expense for Initial Training | $850 | $1,500 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $100 | $500 |
| Grand Opening Marketing (3 months) | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance | $3,600 | $15,000 |
| Professional fees | $750 | $2,500 |
| Permits and Licenses | $0 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus all brokerage commissions, finder fees and similar charges incurred by us in connection with the transfer of your franchise |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $125 per week |
| Audit Fee | All amounts shown to be due, plus the cost of the audit, plus interest and late fees. |
| National and Regional Account Fees | Varies between 1%-10% of Gross Revenue for the account. |
| Brand Fund Materials | Our costs |
| Cooperative Advertising | Currently there are no advertising co-ops. If advertising co-ops are established by us, you may be required to contribute as approved by a majority vote of the members of the co-op. |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $7,000 - $10,000 for grand opening advertising and promotion. |
| Initial Training Fees | None, for up to 2 trainees unless you request, and we agree, to accept extra trainees. $500 per trainee, plus your costs and expenses, including travel and lodging. |
| Training Fees – Optional and Remedial Training | $500 per trainee, plus your costs and expenses, including travel and lodging. |
| Technology Setup Fee | $1,500 |
| Annual Convention | Currently $500 for up to 2 attendees |
| Regional Meeting | $150 per franchise plus your cost of travel, lodging and meals off the meeting premises |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $25 per day of non-compliance, plus $100 per follow-up inspection, plus our costs and expenses, including travel and lodging |
| Reimbursement | Amounts we expend on your behalf to cover payments due from you to third parties plus an administrative charge of 10% of such amounts. |
| Management Fee | 10% of Gross Revenue during the period in which we manage your Business; plus, our expenses. |
| Procurement of Insurance | Cost of insurance plus 10% administration fee. |
| Indemnification | Amount of claims |
| Late Fee | $25 per day for each day in which any amounts owed to us are unpaid. |
| Interest | 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less. |
| Attorneys’ Fees | Our costs and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | one-week |
| Classroom Training | 23 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 Hours |
| Training Location | Our headquarters in Manassas, VA, online, your location, or any other location as we may designate |
| Additional Training | We may periodically offer additional training programs to you, your manager, and designated representative covering such subjects as new products or procedures, marketing, bookkeeping, accounting and general operating procedures and the establishment, development, and improvement of computer systems. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | up to 350,000 individuals (single territory); 600,000 – 700,000 (two territories); 900,000 – 1,050,000 (three territories) |
| Description | A single Territory will consist of a population approximately up to 350,000 individuals (with a variance that may be granted by Franchisor in its discretion) and will generally be defined using postal zip codes present at the time the Territory is established. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | execution of a new and modified franchise agreement with different performance standards, fee structures and/or increased fees; (ii) execution of a general release...; and (iii) a requirement that Franchisee upgrade or refurbish Equipment to conform to Franchisor’s then-current standards. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus all brokerage commissions, finder fees and similar charges incurred by us in connection with the transfer of your franchise |
| Transfer Conditions | The proposed transferee must meet franchisor's qualification standards, the transfer must be on commercially reasonable terms, all obligations of the franchisee and transferee to the franchisor must be satisfied, and franchisor must approve the transfer. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various defaults including failure to pay financial obligations, non-compliance with laws/regulations, breach of covenants, abandonment, materially false statements, unauthorized transfers, failure to complete training, violation of confidentiality, felony conviction, or default on other agreements. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) years |
| Non-Compete Details | Franchisee and owners may not engage, directly or indirectly, as an owner, operator, or in any managerial capacity in any Competing Business within a twenty-five (25)-mile radius of the Site or the protected territory of any other System franchisees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Unless we approve your employment of management personnel to operate the Business, you must actively participate in the actual operation of the Business and devote as much of your time as is reasonably necessary for its efficient operation. |
| Required Suppliers | DumpStor Starter Package from franchisor; Point-of-Sale System license from franchisor; Equipment, Trucks, and Containers from designated suppliers; Grand Opening Marketing Plan from designated supplier. |
| Supply Restrictions | All equipment, technology, inventory, supplies, vehicles, signs, furnishings, fixtures, décor items, retail merchandise, payment systems, and other products and services must meet franchisor specifications, be purchased from approved vendors, or be purchased from a single designated source (which may include the franchisor or its affiliates). |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the 2022 fiscal year, we earned rebates between 3% - 30% of all required purchases by franchisees from our required supplier of equipment, trucks, and containers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We and our affiliates do not offer direct or indirect financing to you. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation of yours. |
DumpStor Franchise Earnings — Item 19
DumpStor does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
DumpStor does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
DumpStor Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDumpStor has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
DumpStor System Growth
Total Units
6
Franchised
5
Company-Owned
1
DumpStor currently operates 5 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
DumpStor Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a DumpStor franchise ranges from $112,750 to $458,950, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,950. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
DumpStor charges a royalty fee of $49.50 per week per truck Plus $19.50 per week per container, up to 50 containers, plus $15.00 per container thereafter. of gross sales, plus a $2.00 per container per week (Brand Fund Contribution); A minimum of $40 per dumpster per month (Local Advertising Expenditure) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the DumpStor Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from DumpStor to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
DumpStor does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
DumpStor has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $112,750-$458,950, a $49.50 per week per truck Plus $19.50 per week per container, up to 50 containers, plus $15.00 per container thereafter. royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $49,950 and the total investment ranges from $112,750 to $458,950 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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