Heavyweight Waste charges a royalty fee of 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Heavyweight Waste franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $700/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Heavyweight Waste has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 3 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Heavyweight Waste franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Heavyweight Waste offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Heavyweight Waste currently operates 30 locations (2025 FDD) (14 franchised, 16 company-owned). The system grew by 20.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 10.9%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Heavyweight Waste is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Heavyweight Waste FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.1M (average: $2.2M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Heavyweight Waste is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.

Heavyweight Waste's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 3 years within 30 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Heavyweight Waste's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Heavyweight Waste provides 37 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Heavyweight Waste does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.