Smash My Trash Profits

A franchise business called Smash My Trash that helps businesses reduce their trash costs by compacting dumpster contents using a specialized truck with a crane arm. The service allows businesses to fit more waste in their dumpsters, reducing the frequency of pickups and lowering overall trash costs.

Key Points:

• Core Service:

  • Drive to business locations with specialized truck
  • Use crane arm to compact/smash trash in dumpsters
  • Allows customers to fit more waste in existing dumpsters
  • Reduces frequency of needed pickups

• Business Model:

  • Franchise-based system
  • Initial investment around $400k
  • Can be run with 2 people
  • Revenue potential of $1M annually
  • EBITDA/net income around $300k

• Scale:

  • Currently ~160 locations
  • Company has made estimated $40-50M in franchise fees
  • Service cost is less than the savings customers get from reduced pickups

• Target Market:

  • Businesses with high volume of trash/cardboard
  • Warehouses and facilities with regular dumpster service
  • Companies looking to reduce waste management costs