DirectBuy vs Smash My Trash Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DirectBuy vs Smash My Trash including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Smash My Trash Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$310,750 - $2,812,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 22%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712018
Year Franchised 19722018
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Smash My Trash Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Smash My Trash Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Smash My Trash Franchise
    Training At regional meetings-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Smash My Trash Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About Smash My Trash

    "Smash
    Smash My Trash is revolutionizing the commercial waste industry. Smash My Trash franchise owners use proprietary technology to reduce waste volume by as much as 70%, saving business owners money, time, and aggravation. Smash My Trash is serious about environmental stewardship. Our service significantly reduces vehicle CO2 emissions by decreasing the volume of hauling trucks on the road, and we reduce landfill space required by increasing the density of every haul.
    The More We Smash, The More You Save


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Smash My Trash franchise for one territory (population of 200,000) is $310,750 to $367,500. This includes approximately $202,800 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of two to ten territories (up to population of 2,000,000) is $350,750 to $2,812,500. This includes approximately $242,800 to $1,867,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.