Junk King
| Company type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Junk Removal |
| Founded | 2005, San Carlos, California |
| Headquarters | Burlingame, California |
Key people | Michael Andreacchi, CEO Lisa Merry, Chief Operating Officer |
| Products | Junk Removal Services, Dumpster Rental |
| Brands | Junk King, Junk Works |
| Owner | Neighborly, Inc. |
| Website | www.junk-king.com |
Junk King is a privately held junk removal and recycling company with over 100 franchise territories in the United States and Canada.[1]
History
[edit]Junk King was started in San Carlos, California in 2005 by childhood friends Mike Andreacchi and Brian Reardon. After Andreacchi had worked for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?,[2] he observed first-hand how the branded junk removal business model increased the speed of growth of the franchises. He realized he could create his own junk removal business and service many different customers. [3]
Junk King began franchising in 2010 and since then has expanded across the United States. The company has also expanded into Canada under the name "Junk Works". Junk King and Junk Works reuse, recycle, or donate high percentages of items collected.[4][5]
In the Media
[edit]Junk King is the official junk removal partner of Military Makeover with Montel Williams, helping transform the homes and lives of military families across the country.[6]
Area served
[edit]As of April 2017, Junk King and Junk Works combined have over 100 franchises doing business in the United States and Canada,[7] including in Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Antonio, and San Diego.[8]
Junk King recycles up to 50% of all the debris they haul.[2] Junk King was named one of INC. magazine's ten most promising franchises of 2011.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Official Junk Removal Partner: Junk King to Reinforce Our Veterans Renovation". militarymakeover.tv. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ a b Abate, Tom (2009-07-19). "Junk King empire preparing to expand". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ Johnson, Jim (2009-09-28). "Junk hauler grows via franchising". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
- ^ "Junk King seeks to collect huge market share in booming junk removal industry". 2009-09-07. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ "Common Causes of Garbage Disposal Problems During the Holiday". 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Official Junk Removal Partner: Junk King to Reinforce Our Veterans Renovation". Military Makeover. March 8, 2024.
- ^ "About Us - Junk Removal and Hauling Services | Junk King". www.junk-king.com. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ "Our Locations - Junk Removal Companies in America | Junk King". www.junk-king.com. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ "10 Promising Franchises for 2011". Archived from the original on 2 December 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2022.