Dumpster DudezFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Dumpster Dudez franchise requires a total initial investment of $358K – $439K, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $525K[2]. Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $358K – $439K
- 52nd pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- $525K
- 12th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 15th pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 55
- 32nd pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system grew 74% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $358K – $439K including a $40K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $525K/year.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 89/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Dumpster Dudez Franchising LLC
- Incorporated in
- PA
- HQ
- 5501 E Lorane Road, Reading, Pennsylvania 19606
- Auditor
- Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $610K
- vs $1.4M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2026
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Franchisees operate dumpster rental and waste management services, handling customer acquisition, scheduling, logistics, and on-site placement/pickup of commercial and residential dumpsters. Day-to-day operations include dispatch coordination, customer service, and fleet maintenance across a protected territory.
- CEO
- Dustin Kiene
- Headquarters
- PA
- Founded
- 2018
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 25
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $35K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $293K | $364K |
| Total initial investment | $358K | $439K |
Source: Dumpster Dudez 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$84K
16.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
20%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
5.1 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $358K – $439K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $350 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $3K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $525K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 30 units
- vs category median 32
- Range (low → high)
- $94K→$957K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 0 / 5
- vs category median 3 / 5 · below
Compared against 360 Business Services brands
vs Business Services averages
How Dumpster Dudez Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 55
- Opened
- 24
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 1.8%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 98%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 7.1%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +74.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +200.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 23 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- $1.2M
- Median loan
- $297K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 3
- Defaults
- 0
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Deep-dive into Dumpster Dudez's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 3 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 3 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Dumpster Dudez shows aggressive growth but lacks financial transparency; the absence of disclosed average revenues and net income for a 55-unit system makes ROI validation impossible and suggests either weak performance or deliberate opacity.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Muhammad Zubairy, CPA PC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 89 / 100 rating
- 01MEDAverage revenue and net income not disclosed in FDD — inability to validate ROI or typical unit economics
- 02MINORHigh initial investment ($358k-$439k) with no published average revenue benchmarks creates significant blind spot for prospective franchisees
- 03MINORRapid unit growth (74.2% YoY) may indicate aggressive recruitment over sustainable operations — requires validation of unit quality and franchisee satisfaction
- 04MINORNo Item 19 financial performance representation published — franchisor not disclosing typical earnings data despite mature system (55 units)
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Zip code based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Pennsylvania |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 12 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 12 hrs
- POS system
- QuickBooks
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
53 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Dumpster Dudez · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Dumpster Dudez franchise?
The total investment to open a Dumpster Dudez franchise ranges from $358K – $439K, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Dumpster Dudez franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Dumpster Dudez FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $525K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Dumpster Dudez's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Dumpster Dudez (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Dumpster Dudez franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Dumpster Dudez has 55 total units in the United States, including 18 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 24 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Dumpster Dudez a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Dumpster Dudez as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 89 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.