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Summary:People today are too busy. They hardly even have time to keep life clean. But 1-800-GOT-JUNK? saves time for them. That is why the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise rose to such popularity。The 1-800-GOT-JUNK franchise is a great business opportunity for those who have skill and experience in cleaning and recycling, as“leaning homes amounts to a $4 billion per year industry in the US”. Despite its name, this cleaning business now reaches well beyond junk removal, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has already grown into a true business. Therefore, junk removal become a modern industry.
Main words:low carbon ;Junk recycle;recucle business
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal company. It has grown exponentially and gained widespread recognition for its business achievements since its establishment by Brian Schudamore in 1997. The company's objective is to provide services that focus upon removing anything people no longer need, such as old furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, and construction or renovation debris. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? performs the loading and clean-up, usually within two hours, and charges customers based on the space that the junk takes up in the trucks, not by the hours of labour. Afterwards, they recycle anything that is recyclable, and donate what can be donated to local charities.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides great junk removal services. First established a call centre in 1994 with sophisticated software which allowed them to handle all bookings and dispatch. This firmly preserves the company's brand and image by ensuring that all calls and customer inquiries are handled in a consistently pleasant and professional manner. The centralized system has grown to become the hub of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s worldwide organization.
With over 300 partners throughout the Unitd States, Canada, Australia, and the Unitd Kingdom, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is the world's largest junk removal franchise. 1-800-RID-OF-IT, the company formerly operating as TRASHBUSTERS, is one of the only competitors who have attempted a similar approach. The global image of the 1-800-GOT JUNK? brand, the rapid expansion of the franchise, the sophisticated software system, and the level of professionalism have put 1-800-GOT-JUNK? at the top of the junk removal business. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? “generated more than $105 million in annual revenue in 2006, and is expected to increase to $170 million in 2007”, demonstrating the rapid growth of the franchise across the world. Considering the increase in annual revenue, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is clearly in the growth stage of the product life cycle.
1989-Established“The Rubbish Boys Disposal Service Inc.”
1994-Established the 1st Call Centre in Vancouver
1995-Opened 2nd location in Victoria
1998-Officially changed its name and phone number to“1-800-GOT-JUNK?”
1999-1st Franchise opened in Toronto at May, launched company website
2000-BOOST by franchise development
2005-Company is growing steadily!
2008-This year, NOW!
2011-Predict to be enter the Mature Stage 3 YEARS from now.
1800-GOT-JUNK? is currently in the growth stage of the product life cycle, so advertising is the most appropriate promotional approach. The junk removal service's target market is very broad, and involves business-to-business marketing and business-to-customer marketing.
For business-to-business marketing, their advertising is mainly newspapers and magazines. The company collaborates with different types of organizations, such as McDonalds and Starbucks. 1800-GOT-JUNK? hauls away the debris and helps clean up the stores, for example. The company is also very experienced in removing trash from construction areas and offices, and offers highly professional and reliable services.
For business-to-customer marketing, the advertising is mainly television, newspapers, and direct mail. 1800-GOT-JUNK? helps remove junk from common households. To satisfy clients and reduce conflicts, the staff always estimate provides an estimate of the item sizes and relative charges before taking any action. The company also offers special sales such as online bookings and telephone promotions. Online booking allows clients to make appointments and reserve junk trucks via the Internet; telephone promotions let potential customers learn more about the company's available services from the call centre staff before choosing to remove any trash.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? belongs to the full-service industry. They handle all loading and clean-up for all locations, and up to 60% of the items they collect are donated or recycled. The cleaning business reaches beyond junk removal and good, old-fashioned housekeeping. Dura Clean International, for example, provides traditional carpet and upholstery cleaning, as well as mould elimination and water restoration.
Online Booking service: In 2003, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? launched its online booking system. With this service, customer can make bookings online, choose time slots, and access the pricing guide. The information is dispatched through the company intranet to haulers, who receive the information via web-enabled cell phones.
Digital Dispatch efleet services: In early 2007, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? equipped their trucks with the Digital Dispatch eFleetTM system. The eFleetTM system allows fleets to be managed through remote monitoring of vehicle movement, text-messaging between fleet managers and drivers, integrated GPS navigation that guides drivers to their dispatched locations, and in-vehicle credit card payment processing with receipt printing.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s pricing schedule is based on volume and weight. The estimated duration for each job ranges from five minutes to 2.5 hours. There are three types of pricing:
Fraser Valley: Prices range from the Minimum Charge of $108 to the Full Load Charge of $598
Surcharges: Prices range from $38 for Large Truck Tires--no rim--to $38 for each sheet of drywall, up to 2 sheets, and bedload
Bed Load: Prices range from 1/4 Bedload at $243 to Full Bedload at $598
The company bases its fees on the amount of physical space, as well as weight, taken up by the junk. Prices include loading, clean-up, and waste disposal site charges.
Reference:
[1]CNY Business Journal,2007.
[2]Junk Removal Video.
[3]Cost of Junk Removal.
[4]1800-Got-Junk.
[5]The Santa Barbara Independent.
[6]Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Really Recycle?
[7]Junk haulers clean up on m aligned industry,2003.
[8]Junk haulers use e-tools to market their service,2003.
[9]Optimizes Fleet Management While Enhancing Customer Service,2008.
[10]1-800-GOT-JUNK Franchise Opportunity,2007.
[11]1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Branding Professionalism,2008.
[12]1-800-GOT-JUNK? Home page,2008).
[13]The franchise mall,2008.
[14]Answers.com,2008.
[15]Junk' truck gets heave-ho,2008.
[16]Entreprenur.com,2008.
[17]Boca raton business exchange,2007.
Main words:low carbon ;Junk recycle;recucle business
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal company. It has grown exponentially and gained widespread recognition for its business achievements since its establishment by Brian Schudamore in 1997. The company's objective is to provide services that focus upon removing anything people no longer need, such as old furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, and construction or renovation debris. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? performs the loading and clean-up, usually within two hours, and charges customers based on the space that the junk takes up in the trucks, not by the hours of labour. Afterwards, they recycle anything that is recyclable, and donate what can be donated to local charities.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides great junk removal services. First established a call centre in 1994 with sophisticated software which allowed them to handle all bookings and dispatch. This firmly preserves the company's brand and image by ensuring that all calls and customer inquiries are handled in a consistently pleasant and professional manner. The centralized system has grown to become the hub of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s worldwide organization.
With over 300 partners throughout the Unitd States, Canada, Australia, and the Unitd Kingdom, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is the world's largest junk removal franchise. 1-800-RID-OF-IT, the company formerly operating as TRASHBUSTERS, is one of the only competitors who have attempted a similar approach. The global image of the 1-800-GOT JUNK? brand, the rapid expansion of the franchise, the sophisticated software system, and the level of professionalism have put 1-800-GOT-JUNK? at the top of the junk removal business. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? “generated more than $105 million in annual revenue in 2006, and is expected to increase to $170 million in 2007”, demonstrating the rapid growth of the franchise across the world. Considering the increase in annual revenue, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is clearly in the growth stage of the product life cycle.
1989-Established“The Rubbish Boys Disposal Service Inc.”
1994-Established the 1st Call Centre in Vancouver
1995-Opened 2nd location in Victoria
1998-Officially changed its name and phone number to“1-800-GOT-JUNK?”
1999-1st Franchise opened in Toronto at May, launched company website
2000-BOOST by franchise development
2005-Company is growing steadily!
2008-This year, NOW!
2011-Predict to be enter the Mature Stage 3 YEARS from now.
1800-GOT-JUNK? is currently in the growth stage of the product life cycle, so advertising is the most appropriate promotional approach. The junk removal service's target market is very broad, and involves business-to-business marketing and business-to-customer marketing.
For business-to-business marketing, their advertising is mainly newspapers and magazines. The company collaborates with different types of organizations, such as McDonalds and Starbucks. 1800-GOT-JUNK? hauls away the debris and helps clean up the stores, for example. The company is also very experienced in removing trash from construction areas and offices, and offers highly professional and reliable services.
For business-to-customer marketing, the advertising is mainly television, newspapers, and direct mail. 1800-GOT-JUNK? helps remove junk from common households. To satisfy clients and reduce conflicts, the staff always estimate provides an estimate of the item sizes and relative charges before taking any action. The company also offers special sales such as online bookings and telephone promotions. Online booking allows clients to make appointments and reserve junk trucks via the Internet; telephone promotions let potential customers learn more about the company's available services from the call centre staff before choosing to remove any trash.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? belongs to the full-service industry. They handle all loading and clean-up for all locations, and up to 60% of the items they collect are donated or recycled. The cleaning business reaches beyond junk removal and good, old-fashioned housekeeping. Dura Clean International, for example, provides traditional carpet and upholstery cleaning, as well as mould elimination and water restoration.
Online Booking service: In 2003, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? launched its online booking system. With this service, customer can make bookings online, choose time slots, and access the pricing guide. The information is dispatched through the company intranet to haulers, who receive the information via web-enabled cell phones.
Digital Dispatch efleet services: In early 2007, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? equipped their trucks with the Digital Dispatch eFleetTM system. The eFleetTM system allows fleets to be managed through remote monitoring of vehicle movement, text-messaging between fleet managers and drivers, integrated GPS navigation that guides drivers to their dispatched locations, and in-vehicle credit card payment processing with receipt printing.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s pricing schedule is based on volume and weight. The estimated duration for each job ranges from five minutes to 2.5 hours. There are three types of pricing:
Fraser Valley: Prices range from the Minimum Charge of $108 to the Full Load Charge of $598
Surcharges: Prices range from $38 for Large Truck Tires--no rim--to $38 for each sheet of drywall, up to 2 sheets, and bedload
Bed Load: Prices range from 1/4 Bedload at $243 to Full Bedload at $598
The company bases its fees on the amount of physical space, as well as weight, taken up by the junk. Prices include loading, clean-up, and waste disposal site charges.
Reference:
[1]CNY Business Journal,2007.
[2]Junk Removal Video.
[3]Cost of Junk Removal.
[4]1800-Got-Junk.
[5]The Santa Barbara Independent.
[6]Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Really Recycle?
[7]Junk haulers clean up on m aligned industry,2003.
[8]Junk haulers use e-tools to market their service,2003.
[9]Optimizes Fleet Management While Enhancing Customer Service,2008.
[10]1-800-GOT-JUNK Franchise Opportunity,2007.
[11]1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Branding Professionalism,2008.
[12]1-800-GOT-JUNK? Home page,2008).
[13]The franchise mall,2008.
[14]Answers.com,2008.
[15]Junk' truck gets heave-ho,2008.
[16]Entreprenur.com,2008.
[17]Boca raton business exchange,2007.