DumpStorFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A DumpStor franchise requires a total initial investment of $113K – $459K, including a $50K franchise fee. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $113K – $459K
- 33rd pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 6
- 12th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
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
Bottom line
- Total investment $113K – $459K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Item 19 disclosed $826K from 1 affiliate-owned outlet across 6 total units. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100.
- Item 19 reports "Affiliate-owned outlet" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- DumpStor Franchising, LLC
- Incorporated in
- VA
- HQ
- 9232 Mike Garcia Dr., Manassas, VA 20109
- Auditor
- DMG Consulting, Inc.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
DumpStor franchisees operate portable dumpster/container rental services, deploying trucks and managing container inventory across protected territories. Day-to-day operations include customer acquisition, scheduling deliveries/pickups, maintaining equipment, managing 1-50+ containers per location, and handling logistics for commercial and residential waste management clients.
- CEO
- Joseph Martino
- Headquarters
- VA
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 4
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $40K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $38K | $369K |
| Total initial investment | $113K | $459K |
Source: DumpStor 2023 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $113K – $459K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $49.50 per week per truck plus $19.50 per week per contai…
- Ad fund
- $2.00 per container per week
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $125 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
Financial Performance
Item 19 disclosed $826K from 1 affiliate-owned outlet across 6 total units. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
vs Business Services averages
How DumpStor Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 6
- Opened
- 5
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 83%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 20 · 4 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.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
DumpStor presents meaningful risk due to minimal system scale (6 units), undisclosed profitability, going concern status, and complex royalty structures that obscure true earnings potential.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · DMG Consulting, Inc.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 6 units in system with unknown growth trajectory indicates minimal scale and potential stagnation
- 02MINORNo average net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents realistic ROI analysis and suggests weak franchisee profitability
- 03MINORComplex tiered royalty structure ($49.50/week per truck + $19.50/week per container up to 50, then $15/container) creates variable cost unpredictability
- 04MINORHigh initial investment range ($112,750–$458,950) relative to only 6 units suggests inconsistent startup costs or territory-dependent pricing
- 05HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — critical red flag indicating potential franchisor financial instability or operational uncertainty
- 06MEDFranchise fee ($49,950) is substantial for a 6-unit system with no disclosed unit growth or brand recognition
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 | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Zip Code |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Virginia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 23 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Docket
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Docket
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
5 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
DumpStor · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a DumpStor franchise?
The total investment to open a DumpStor franchise ranges from $113K – $459K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do DumpStor franchise owners earn?
DumpStor does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is DumpStor's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for DumpStor (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 DumpStor franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, DumpStor has 6 total units in the United States. 5 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is DumpStor a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates DumpStor as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 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.