Griffin Waste Services
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $253,149 – $483,248 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NC |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Griffin Waste Service Franchising, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-05-02 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 15 (Item 20, p.37) |
| Brand website | https://www.griffinwaste.com |
About Griffin Waste Services
We and our principals have developed a system (the “System”) for the establishment and operation of a custom waste hauling business (each, a “Franchised Business”) that is comprised of various components, including without limitation: a business format offering our proprietary sized waste… TERRITORY (Item 12): this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Source: Item 20, p.37-40 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 3 (Item 20, p.37-40 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 4 (Item 20, p.37-40 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.9 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3. (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Revenue range | $16,090 – $2,894,094 (Item 19, p.36-37 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.30-31 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.30-31 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): At least one exclusive zip-code territory of about 500,000 people. If the franchisee is not in breach, the franchisor will not open a competing company-owned or franchised outlet under the Marks in the Territory. Exclusivity requires $300,000 gross revenue in year one and at least 5% growth in year two. (Item 12, p.28-29 of the FDD)
Training: We will ordinarily schedule the initial training program so that you will complete the pre-opening portions no more than 60 days before the scheduled opening of your Franchised Business. (Item 11, p.23 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Protect or defend the Marks and System
- Loan the operations manual (about 119 pages)
- Manage National Marketing Fees and the marketing program if a fund is adopted
- Collect and manage vendor rebates, discounts, and allowances
- Periodic training for managers and certain employees at the franchisor's regular charge
- Expected regular contact after opening to discuss operations
- Franchisee advisory council on advertising (advisory only)
- Supplier list and specifications, plus premises review
Source: Item 11, p.23-28 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Asheville, NC (Item 1, p.7-9 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.31 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.37 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 10 (Item 20, p.37-40 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Griffin Waste Services directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the franchisor grants an exclusive territory: while your agreement runs, the franchisor may not place another franchisee — or operate a competing company unit — inside your territory's boundaries (subject to the carve-outs in the FDD). Areas inside an existing franchisee's territory are therefore not available to a new buyer.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.”
Next steps with Griffin Waste Services
Put Griffin Waste Services on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.