Appell vs Dumpster Today
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Appell and Dumpster Today are business services franchises. Appell requires an investment of $225K – $477K while Dumpster Today requires $266K – $380K. FranchiseVerdict rates Appell D (Below average) and Dumpster Today A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Appell | Dumpster Today |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow averageBelow average | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $225K – $477K | $266K – $380K |
| Franchise Fee | $60K | $45K |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/ACompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 12 | 19 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2023 | 2020 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$225K – $477K
$266K – $380K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$45K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
12
19
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2020
FDD Year
2026
2025