We built a better junk removal franchise
we saw the opportunity and we took it
From our proprietary weight-based pricing and scaleable business model, to our transparent culture and values, the JunkStart brand is defying the standard practices and leading a junk removal uprising.
To Truly Stand Out in a Home Service Industry Takes Guts. And a Differentiator.
daniel mccarty saw a crazy-big opportunity
Good, old-fashioned hard work, a competitive personality, and a truly different business model. That's how JunkStart began, and how Daniel continues to scale the junk removal franchise brand today, alongside ambitious, multi-territory franchisees.
Guts? Check. Differentiator? The first pay-by-weight junk removal franchise designed to scale to multiple trucks before most brands get started. Growing up around his family's business, Daniel saw how to start and grow successful brands in the home service industry.
On a Mission
To revolutionize junk removal AND business ownership.
Get 1% Better Every Day
A growth mindset means getting better consistently and never, ever giving up. We work hard to improve a little bit every day.
Do What's Right, Not What's Easy
We have integrity. Even when it’s more difficult, we do what’s right for our team, customers, and franchise owners.
Be Antifragile
Not just withstanding stress, but being strengthened by it. Every challenge, every setback, makes us stronger and better.
Put The Team Above Ourselves
To be part of JunkStart, you have to truly believe in the benefit of a team. We prioritize service & collaboration to drive us all forward.
Old-School Values, Modern Delivery
Do What You Say You Will Do
We believe in being dependable for our team, customers, and franchise owners. Live by your word and show up, even when it’s hard.
How The JunkStart Model Stands Out
thinking about a junk removal franchise?
Patent-Pending IP
This system creates a smooth, transparent client experience.
Larger Trucks = Efficiency
Increase operational efficiency with larger truck sizes & fleets.
Pay-by-Weight Pricing
You stand out in your market with transparent pricing.
Combined B2C + B2B Model
Means more cashflow AND long-term growth potential.
not your dad's franchisor - and that's the point
We’re not chasing short-term wins or exits. We’re building a brand that compounds in value over time; for us and for our franchise partners. A healthy franchise system is a long game, and we’ve structured JunkStart to play it that way. In a world full of PE-backed franchisors, we’re proud to be different.
Founder-Led. Well-Capitalized. Long-Term Focus. Values-Driven.
JunkStart is fully capitalized by its founders with no outside investors and no private equity strings attached. That independence gives us the freedom to make decisions for the long haul, not the quick flip.
Meet The Leadership Team
Daniel McCarty, Founder & CEO
Daniel started out in junk removal, planning to just copy the 'pay-by-volume' playbook, but he quickly saw how necessary a revolution was in the space. Daniel is leading the charge in growing JunkStart to topple the status quo, kill Goliath, and end garbage pricing.
Favorite Books:
7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy, The Essays of Warren Buffett, The Road Less Stupid, and Ogilvy on Advertising.
Classic Weekend Plans:
Time with my wife and friends, exploring the 'pain cave' (aka, stupid athletic challenges), fishing, reading, and walks with my dog Boone.
Doug Kisgen, Co-Owner & COO
Doug spent 9 years as the CEO of a senior care franchise and has worked with entrepreneurs to scale and sell successfully for decades. All's to say, he's wicked smart with franchising, operations, and scaling businesses so owners are actually successful.
Favorite Books:
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Scaling Up, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Never Split The Difference, and Thinking Fast and Slow.
Classic Weekend Plans:
Spending time with my wife and kids, playing disc golf, getting in some longer workouts, creative outlets and hobbies, and time for prayer.
Let's Transform Junk Removal & Business Ownership, Together
join in or watch from the sidelines. up to you.
Junk removal is ready for a change. We've built the model to make it happen. Transparent pricing, a system that scales fast, and a high-margin model. Now we're seeking driven, resourceful franchise owners who want to make money while making a difference.
