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Accelerated Waste Solution

Table of Content
1. Franchise Snapshot
2. Franchise Overview
3. Performance and Metrics
4. Our Take
5. Additional Resources

1. Franchise Snapshot

Franchise Status
Active
Basic Information
Industry
Cleaning and maintenance
Category
Outdoor Maintenance
Investment Range
$90,997 to $317,075
Total US Locations
32
Franchise Units
26
Founding Year
2010
Started Offering Franchises
2019
Management Capacity
Owner Operator
Job Count
7
Prior E2 Investors?
Yes
Prior Visa Franchise Clients?
Yes
Royalty Fee
8%
Marketing Fee
2%
Franchise Fee
$64,900
Headquarters (City, State)
Tampa, FL
Square Footage
N/A - N/A
Retail Location?
No
Agreement Term Length
10 Years
Video

In these videos you will learn about the company firsthand. And they will also tell you in a short form about the financing of the enterprise.

*Information presented in these videos may change over time and may not reflect the most current franchise offering. Prospective franchisees should review the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and consult directly with the franchisor for updated information.

2. Franchise Overview

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Overview

Accelerated Waste Solutions is an awarded business dedicated to valet trash service and bulk/junk removal services. It has became an industry leader nation wide, that is focused on offering an affordable niche waste removal solution. They have adopted new technologies such as their Doorstep Details App, which consists in offering an innovative way to report the need for valet trash removal services. Doorstep services are required 5-days per week, that are all handle through a smartphone.

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Management team / founders

Fred Tomlin and Sherrod Hunter founded Accelerated Waste Solutions 10 years ago in Tampa, Florida. They envisioned AWS as the most professional brand in the Valet Trash and Junk Hauling industry, and they have been able to accomplish this thanks to their ability to turn forward-thinking into action and by empowering customers through technology. Nowadays, they have a presence across 20 states and have serviced more than 10.000 apartment complexes. Fred, AWS' actual CEO, is also responsible for national Consumer Marketing, & Territory Expansion for the U.S.A.’s ONLY Junk Removal App, JUNK SHOT! as well as, Doorstep Details Valet Trash Services. On the other hand Sherrod Hunter as COO, is in charge of the company's corporate and franchise operations. He has extensive experience in Direct Selling and Customer Service spanning a 15+year career in service-intensive settings.

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Focus of owner for daily business operations

As an Accelerated Waste Solution franchisee, the main facets of the business entail: 1. Managing day-to-day bookings; 2. Interacting with clients and being the face of the company; 3. Hiring and managing staff; 4. Marketing and advertising locally; 5. Making sure safety standards and protocols are being met

3. Performance & Metrics

Franchisor Fees | Item 6
Franchise Value
Industry Median
All Franchises Median
Royalty Fee
8%
6%
6%
Marketing Fee
2%
1.8%
2%
Franchise Fee
$64,900
Total Investment Cost | Item 7
Type of Expenditure
Low Amount
High Amount
When due
Franchise Fee
$64,900
At signing of Franchise Agreement
Real Estate/Rent
$1,500
$2,100
As arranged
Lease, Utility, and Security
$0
$700
As arranged
Leasehold
$250
$500
As arranged
Lease or Buy Service
$5,500
$140,000
As incurred
Paint and Signage For Service
$1,900
$3,600
As incurred
Equipment and Hand
$6,300
$11,500
As arranged
Uniforms
$1,000
$1,400
Before Beginning Operations
Computer, Smartphone, and Software
$1,000
$1,400
As arranged
Technology Fee
$2,625
Monthly, 1st day of the month
Office Equipment and Supplies
$1,500
$4,000
As arranged
Initial Materials Allotment
$1,000
As incurred
Training
$1,500
$3,500
During Training
Grand Opening Advertising
$15,000
$21,000
As arranged
Marketing Materials
$1,500
$3,000
As arranged
Insurance (3 months)
$5,000
$8,000
Before Beginning Operations
Legal & Accounting
$750
$1,750
As arranged
Business Licenses & Permits
$300
$1,500
As arranged
Additional Funds (3 months)
$30,000
$45,000
As necessary
Total Investment
$140,725
$317,075
Outlets and Franchisee Information | Item 20
Outlet type
Year
Outlets at the start of the year
Outlets at the end of the year
Net change
N/A
2021
0
3
+3
Franchised
2022
3
10
+7
N/A
2023
10
26
+16
N/A
2021
5
5
0
Company-Owned
2022
5
5
0
N/A
2023
5
6
+1
N/A
2021
5
8
+3
Total Outlets
2022
8
15
+7
N/A
2023
15
33
+18
Net Unit Growth (Recent year)
Net Unit Growth (Recent 3 years)
Franchise Health Metrics
Growth Rate
1 year / 3 years
Failure Rate
1 year / 3 years
Franchise for Sale Rate
1 year / 3 years
Accelerated Waste Solution
23.1% / 966.7%
0% / 0%
0% / 6.3%
Industry median
0% / 2.9%
0.7% / 5.3%
0% / 5.6%
Franchise Health Metrics
Franchise Historical Loan Metrics
10 Year Cumulative Charge Offs by $ of Loans
10 Year Cumulative Defaults
3 Year Predicted Default Rate
*Please note the information provided here is sourced from Lumos. We do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. For verification, please refer to Lumos directly.
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
Historical financial performance representations
Franchise Financials
Franchisor company financial information, if disclosed by the franchisor.
Litigation & Bankruptcies
% of Franchisees Undergoing Litigation
0
% of Franchisees with Completed Litigation
0
Number of Bankruptcies Disclosed
0
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4. Our Take

Accelerated Waste Solution is a strong and fast-growing player within the ever growing Junk Removal industry. Junk Removal can be a profitable business that offers recurring revenue opportunities along with multiple revenue streams as long as the franchisee is dedicated towards its marketing and sales process and their handling of employees. Once the business is able to get in clients and referrals, it has high potential to quickly become profitable. Ideal business for individuals with strong English skills, ability to follow established processed, and ability to hire and manage workers.