Franchise overview by FranRelay
Smash My Trash
Smash My Trash provides mobile waste compaction for open-top roll-off containers. Franchisees operate a truck-based service using a proprietary compaction machine within an approved territory.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$372,050 – $492,200
USD estimate for one agreement, a territory not materially over 200,000 people, and no veteran discount. Includes the fee, one new truck, three months of operating funds, and a limited premises allowance for a home office or small warehouse. See startup-budget details for exclusions.
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee for the first agreement, due at signing and nonrefundable. Eligible veterans may receive a discount. Additional agreements signed simultaneously use reduced fees. A territory materially over 200,000 people may carry an additional population fee.
Selected fees
Royalty8% of compaction Gross Sales plus 8% of ancillary Net Revenue, monthly; minimum starts at month 9.
From nine months after opening, pay the greater of the percentage calculation or $2,600 per required operating truck. Ancillary Net Revenue deducts actual third-party service costs paid, with invoices and proof of payment. Required truck additions can raise the minimum.
Advertising contribution1% of Gross Sales to the Brand Fund, monthly.
Local marketingRequired participation in designated marketing programs at your expense.
Market-introduction spending has no set minimum; one may be imposed. Use franchisor-prepared materials or materials approved within six months; otherwise obtain approval before use. If a local cooperative is established for your area, membership and its approved contributions are required.
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
Daily management and ownership oversight are separate roles, though one person may fill both.
- Owner involvement
- An entity's approved Principal Executive must give the business sufficient time; direct operation is recommended.
- Main responsibilities
- Each owner personally guarantees the franchise agreement and related agreements.
- Manager requirements
- Your General Manager devotes all business time to management and operations and controls daily decisions.
Free consultation
Let's talk about Smash My Trash.
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Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
Smash Franchise Partners, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance date: April 20, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.