JunkStart launches first franchise location, advancing its transformative approach to junk removal

SAN ANTONIO, April 20, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- JunkStart has announced its first franchise location, marking a major milestone in the company's plans for growth. The inaugural location will be based in Nebraska.

JunkStart's proprietary pay-by-weight method distinguishes it within a crowded junk removal market traditionally dominated by volume-based pricing. By charging customers based on the actual weight of the materials removed, the company delivers a level of pricing transparency that resonates with value-conscious consumers.

"The junk removal space has historically been a little sketchy, which is why there is such demand for dependable services combined with radical honesty, particularly around pricing," said Daniel McCarty, founder of JunkStart. "We meet that demand head-on, bringing a clearly differentiated approach to an established industry."

The junk removal industry has shown resilience across economic cycles, and JunkStart offers a pricing approach aimed at transparency that may support customer retention and trust.

"We're addressing the needs of entrepreneurs who want a business that's both practical and forward-thinking," McCarty added. "The established players in our space are like Blockbuster, but we’re giving franchise owners the chance to be Netflix, truly upending a legacy industry."

SOURCE JunkStart

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