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Junk King’s National Valentine’s Day Campaign is Back with a Twist: Break Up with Your Ex’s Junk

February 12, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. – Whether you are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day this season or not, Junk King has you covered by bringing back its “Dump Truck” campaign and revamped social campaign, “Trash Talk.”

Junk King is calling all who are heartbroken across the country to take revenge by dumping their ex’s junk while contributing to a good cause. The seventh annual “Dump Truck” campaign invites local community members to toss their former lover’s items that belong in the trash - from old photos, clothing, love notes and more - into its trucks for free. Junk King will donate $1 to the American Heart Association for every item dumped with a limit of two items per person.

While “Dump Truck” encourages you to get rid of your ex’s belongings, the brand’s “Trash Talk” social campaign encourages community members to share the worst gift their ex gave them or submit an item they want to get rid of on Facebook. Read more about Junk King’s National Valentine’s Day Campaign is Back with a Twist: Break Up with Your Ex’s Junk

Junk King Debuts Dumpster Bags: The Ultimate Convenience in Junk Removal

Neighborly-Backed Franchisor Introduces Innovative, Sustainable Way to Simplify Junk Removal Nationwide

July 14, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Junk King has officially announced the nationwide launch of the JK Dumpster Bag, an innovative solution designed to revolutionize junk removal. With a focus on convenience, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, Junk King's JK Dumpster Bags presents individuals and businesses alike with a simple option for eliminating unwanted junk and reclaiming valuable space.

Featuring an impressive capacity of three cubic yards, Junk King's Dumpster Bags can accommodate up to a remarkable 3,000 pounds of junk and clutter. Designed with convenience and affordability in mind, the bags are compact, easy to set up, and readily available for immediate use. Homeowners and businesses in need of flexibility can fill the bag at their leisure and easily schedule a hassle-free pickup, streamlining the junk remo…

Junk King Named Top Recession-Proof and Low-Cost Brand by Franchise Business Review

Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Franchise Ranks in Two Categories

May 24, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, CA - Junk King was recently named a Top Recession-Proof and Low-Cost franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR) in the Q2 issue. Annually, FBR highlights its ranking of the best 200 franchise opportunities rated by franchise owners.

“We’re honored to be recognized as both a recession-proof and low-cost brand,” said Lisa Merry, Brand President of Junk King. “These two prominent accolades are telling of the resilience and affordability of our business model. These recognitions further signify our dedication to providing exceptional junk removal services and expanding our reach to serve more communities across the country.”

FBR provides franchise rankings based solely on franchisee satisfaction and performance. The rankings are published annually in its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises and in quarterly reports throughout the year that rank…

Junk King | Jack Brendamour and Judy McCreary Awarded Franchisee of the Year by IFA

March 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // LAS VEGAS, NV - Junk King - The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Jack Brendamour and Judy McCreary as the 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Brendamour and McCreary were honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators.

“This award really belongs to Pete McCreary. He was a long-time mentor of mine and has played a major role in getting us to where we are today. Pete taught me and everyone else he brought onto the team to lead with compassion. And, we’ve remained dedicated to carrying on his passion for making a positive impact on our environment by expanding our non-profit partnerships and enhancing our recycling centers,” said Brendamour. “My husband would always do what was best for the greater good. We have built upon Pete’s foundation and look forward to continuing to do so in the future. I…

Junk King’s “Dump Truck” Vs. “Lovestruck” Campaign is Back

Breaking Up with Your Ex’s Junk or Falling Head Over Heels this Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. - Whether you are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day this season or not, Junk King has you covered by bringing back its “Dump Truck” and “Lovestruck” campaigns.

Junk King is calling all who are heartbroken across the country to take revenge by dumping their ex’s junk while contributing to a good cause. The sixth annual “Dump Truck” campaign invites local community members to toss their former lover’s items that belong in the trash - from old photos, clothing, loves notes and more - into its trucks for free. Junk King will donate $1 to the American Heart Association for every item dumped with a limit of two items per person.

The “Dump Truck” is the devil on one’s shoulder, while “Lovestruck” is the angel on the other celebrating those who are spending Valentine’s Day with a special someone. “Lovestruck” p…

Neighborly® Acquires Junk King®, A Junk Removal and Hauling Company

November 03, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, TX - Neighborly® announced today its acquisition of Junk King®. This acquisition enters Neighborly into an entirely new service vertical and reinforces its position as the Hub for Home Services™. “At Neighborly, we want to be the mainstream home services a homeowner typically needs on a reoccurring basis,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “We saw Junk King as another excellent opportunity to expand into a new service vertical with a brand.” Co-founder Michael Andreacchi started the company from his garage in San Carlos, California in 2005 and began franchising it in 2010. Today, the customer-centric brand prides itself on its service and its goal to keep 60% of all materials it collects out of landfills by repurposing materials and recycling as much as it can. Junk King's extra-large trucks — which are 20% bigger than its competitors' — also work to decreas…

Junk King | Truckloads of Opportunity in 2022

Corporate Team and Franchisees Reunite to Celebrate Junk King’s 10th Annual Franchise Conference

March 24, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. - Junk King hosted its 10th annual franchise conference and awards ceremony in Cocoa Beach, Florida, from February 7-11.

After celebrating the 2021 conference virtually, the Junk King franchise system was able to gather again in person to recap the past 12 months and look ahead to 2022. Fittingly, the theme of the conference was “Truckloads of Opportunities”, focusing on the brand’s growth goals through new marketing initiatives, operational advancements and an emphasis on national accounts. In 2021, Junk King surpassed $100 million in revenue and added more than 500 trucks and 45 dumpsters to the system.

Throughout the week, corporate team members shared presentations with the franchise system on what’s to come for the brand, and franchisees had the opportunity to participate in panel…

Junk King Earns Recognition from Environmental Business Journal for Its Sustainability Efforts

Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Brand Receives Business Achievement Award in the Mid-size Firms Category

April 05, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. - Junk King was recently recognized by the Environmental Business Journal with a Business Achievement Award in sustainability in the mid-size firm category. Since its inception, the brand is dedicated to keeping 60% of all materials collected out of landfills through repurposing and recycling. Its environmental approach also reduces the carbon footprint and saves customers’ money.

Junk King is known for its professionalism emulated through its eco-friendly recycling, state-of-the-art technology systems and the clear indication it places on customer satisfaction. The brand’s trucks are twenty percent bigger than the industry-average, meaning there’s no job that Junk King cannot handle. Junk King ended 2021 with over $100 million in revenue, a 25% year over year increase and 40% system-wide grow…

Junk King Earns Title of 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review for Second Consecutive Year

Independent Survey shows franchise owners Are highly satisfied with Junk King’s performance.

February 1, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Junk King was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 200 Franchise by Franchise Business Review. In the 17th annual ranking, Junk King moved up 45 spots on the list from years prior.

The brand also increased its ranking in both the service and system size category. The Top 200 Franchise rankings highlight the best franchise opportunities based off owner satisfaction.

As the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company, Junk King is known for its professionalism emulated through its eco-friendly recycling, state-of-the-art technology systems and the clear indication it places on customer satisfaction.

The brand’s trucks are twenty percent bigger than the industry-average, meaning there’s no job that Junk King cannot handle. As Junk King continues to grow, its focus is on creating a brighter futu…