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Franchise overview by FranRelay
Clothes Bin
Clothes Bin collects used clothing, shoes and textiles through bins the public uses for free. Franchisees secure local Bin sites, collect and transport the items, and resell them to textile recyclers, thrift businesses and other buyers.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$161,940 – $216,980
USD estimate includes the standard fee, 20 Bins and freight, and three months of opening and operating funds, including pay and benefits for at least one employee. Excludes owner draws, extra Bins and their freight. More cash may be needed.
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Standard fee for one franchise, due in full at signing and nonrefundable. The published investment estimate includes this fee; discounted fees do not establish separate investment ranges.
Selected fees
Royalty$120 per week for the initial 20 Bins
For the initial 20 Bins, payment starts the week after shipment receipt or 120 days after signing, whichever comes first, even if Bins are unplaced. Additional Bins raise the royalty and have separate payment-start deadlines. Placement-service scheduling does not delay fees.
Advertising contributionIf established: up to $1.50 per purchased and received Bin per week
At the April 2025 disclosure's issuance, the national fund had not been established and no fee was collected. If established, its fee applies to purchased and received Bins, even if unplaced. It is separate from local spending and any cooperative contribution.
Local marketingIf imposed: up to $6 per Bin per month, based on Bins purchased and received at month start
Local spending was not required at April 2025 issuance. On written notice, it may be imposed starting 30 days after initial-shipment receipt. Use specified or approved activities. A cooperative may also be required: up to $1.50 per purchased and received Bin weekly by majority vote, even if unplaced. Its contributions count toward local spending and are separate from the national fund.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
You can oversee daily operations yourself or use a manager; an entity still needs an active Operating Partner.
- Owner involvement
- An entity needs an approved Operating Partner with at least 5% equity who actively directs the business.
- Main responsibilities
- Monitor Bin performance, relocate underperforming Bins, collect textiles, and arrange transportation and resale.
- Manager requirements
- A competent manager is required if neither you nor your Operating Partner oversees day-to-day affairs.
Free consultation
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
FLSC RECYCLING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 30, 2025.
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