Bin There Dump That
Bin There USA, LLC offers Bin There Dump That waste-removal and disposal franchises in the United States. Customers rent bins for residential or commercial properties, which the business delivers, collects and empties. The U.S. franchisor began offering franchises in 2011; its Canadian parent, That Franchise Inc., has offered Canadian franchises since 2003.
What It Costs
Open The Full FDD2026 estimate plus any separate office/storage real estate; vehicle row includes initial lease payments and down payment, with three months of additional funds.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee — Item 7 Range | $29,000 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 17 Fee varies with territory; population-to-fee formula requires confirmation. |
| Vehicle Down Payment And Initial Lease | $14,800 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 17 One truck: down payment plus one month before opening and first three operating months. |
| Bins, Equipment And Supplies | $50,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 17 Includes computer/phone and supplies; optional purchases and bin choices affect cost. |
| Initial Training Expenses | $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 18 Travel/living estimate for two attendees; initial tuition covers up to three at the Canadian office. |
| Insurance And Other Prepaid Expenses | $15,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 18 Insurance estimate reflects annual premium. |
| Licenses, Legal And Accounting | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional Funds — Three Months | $20,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · PDF Page 18 Operating costs above revenue; more working capital may be necessary. |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
Open The Full FDDFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty — Initial Three Years | $600 per production vehicle/month in year one; $900 in year two; $1,200 in year three. Starts first full month after agreement. Can be replaced by up to 8% of monthly gross sales on 30 days’ notice. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty — Year Four Onward | $1,395 per production vehicle/month at the 2026 FDD date, including renewals; annual inflation adjustments apply. A sales-based replacement up to 8% is permitted. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · PDF Page 15 |
| Advertising Contributions | Per vehicle/year: $1,440 in year one; $2,160 in year two; $2,880 in year three; $3,347 in year four onward at the FDD date. Paid monthly; inflation/admin fees may apply. Can switch to up to 2% of gross sales on 30 days’ notice. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · PDF Page 15 |
| Future Technology Fee | Not imposed in the table; up to $500 per month may be introduced with at least 60 days’ notice. Fixed-dollar adjustment provisions also apply. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · PDF Page 15 · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal | Greater of $14,500 or 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer | Greater of $14,500 or 6% of the transfer transaction’s total value. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Replacement Training | $750 per replacement trainee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Annual Convention | Then-current fee, no more than $750 per participant in the disclosed schedule; chargeable even if not attended, and fixed-dollar inflation adjustments may apply. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
Open The Full FDDSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
Open The Full FDDThe franchisee must devote most of their time and attention to the business and obtain consent before engaging in another business or activity. Daily supervision may be by the owner or a trained, approved manager; the manager need not own equity. A manager option does not remove the owner’s participation duties.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Each principal must personally guarantee the franchise obligations, but a spouse is not required solely because of marriage. The franchisee and principals also sign a security agreement covering business property and proceeds. Its priority can be subordinate to specified bank financing, under the conditions in the agreement.
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Territory
Open The Full FDDThe agreement provides a defined protected service territory, but it is not exclusive. While the franchisee remains compliant, the franchisor limits another Bin There Dump That franchise serving residential or commercial properties there. It reserves other distribution channels, other brands and acquisition rights that may create competition.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
Soliciting outside the territory needs written consent. Work in an unassigned area may be permitted, but the customer must be transferred if that area later receives a franchisee. There is no automatic right to buy more territory, and these terms do not establish current availability.
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A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
Open The Full FDDBefore opening, the franchisor designates the operating territory, advises on equipment and supply purchases, provides a startup kit and supplies training and access to its manual. A separate office is not required. Franchisees are responsible for permits and zoning and must open within 90 days of signing, subject to the agreement’s terms.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
Two mandatory training programs each take up to five business days. Initial training tuition covers up to three people; operational training covers up to two, with at least one attendee required for each. Travel, accommodation and additional attendees cost extra. Satisfactory completion is required before opening, and later seminars or conventions may be required at the franchisee’s cost.
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Ongoing guidance covers purchasing, promotions and operations. Advertising and digital materials require approval, and system changes and computer upgrades can create additional costs. The national advertising fund does not promise spending in proportion to a particular franchisee’s contribution; future regional funds may require participation.
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Franchisor Financing
Open The Full FDDThe franchisor says neither it nor its agents or affiliates provides direct or indirect financing or guarantees a franchisee’s loan, lease or other obligation.
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Inside The FDD
Open The Full FDDPlain-language summaries of the FDD. Follow the page links to read the original document and its conditions.
Source-linked summaries of this FDD. Unresolved terms are omitted.
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01The Franchisor And The Business
Bin There USA, LLC offers Bin There Dump That waste-removal and disposal franchises in the United States. Customers rent bins for residential or commercial properties, which the business delivers, collects and empties. The U.S. franchisor began offering franchises in 2011; its Canadian parent, That Franchise Inc., has offered Canadian franchises since 2003.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
The operation can start with one person or employees. Local waste-disposal rules, vehicle registration, permits and zoning can affect whether and where it may operate. The franchise agreement also grants the franchisor a security interest in business property and proceeds.
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02Business Experience
The April 2026 FDD lists Michael J. Kernaghan as president and a manager since the U.S. company began in 2010, and CEO since 2011. Chris Kane is listed as vice president of franchise support and training since April 2024. Item 2 also describes board member Mark Crossett and CFO Mike Pocrnic, including their work with the Canadian parent.
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03Litigation
The April 2026 FDD describes a dispute with a former Virginia franchisee over termination and continued use of the brand. It reports a 2021 settlement and consent judgment, followed by a 2022 consent order finding contempt and imposing further restrictions and a payment obligation. The FDD states that the required payment was made and no other litigation needed disclosure in this item.
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04Bankruptcy
The April 2026 FDD states that no bankruptcy was required to be disclosed in Item 4.
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05Initial Fees
The 2026 FDD lists an initial franchise fee starting at $29,000, with territory size affecting the amount. If requested, a $5,000 nonrefundable deposit provides an initial 30-day evaluation period; up to two additional months cost $500 each. The deposit and paid extensions are credited toward the initial franchise fee if the agreement is signed.
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The initial fee has limited refund provisions if required approvals cannot be obtained despite diligent efforts, or if the franchisor terminates because initial training is not completed satisfactorily. These provisions require termination/release documents and a $5,000 deduction. Initial tuition covers up to three people at the Canadian training office; travel and extra or on-site training cost more.
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06Other Fees
The 2026 FDD charges royalties by production vehicle and agreement year: $600 monthly in year one, $900 in year two and $1,200 in year three. Year four onward is $1,395 monthly per vehicle at the FDD date, subject to annual inflation adjustment. At least one vehicle is required, and royalty payments start in the first full month after the agreement date.
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Advertising contributions also vary by vehicle and year, and are paid in monthly installments. On 30 days’ notice, the franchisor can replace the fixed royalty and advertising schedules with charges up to 8% and 2% of monthly gross sales respectively. A future technology fee is permitted but was not imposed in this fee table.
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07Estimated Initial Investment
The 2026 Item 7 estimate is $133,800 to $313,000, plus real-estate costs if a separate office is established. It assumes no separately rented office. Storage for bins, tools and vehicles may add costs. The vehicle row covers a down payment and four months of lease payments for one vehicle, not buying a truck outright.
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The $20,000 to $40,000 additional-funds allowance covers three months of operating expenses to the extent sales do not cover them. More working capital may be needed during and after startup. The insurance estimate reflects an annual premium, while initial training travel assumes two attendees.
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08Required Purchases And Suppliers
Bins, equipment, vehicles, software, supplies and other business items must meet the franchisor’s standards. Specified products and equipment must come from the franchisor or approved suppliers. An alternative source requires review, and the franchisor may charge its review costs or designate a single supplier.
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The franchisor may retain supplier commissions, rebates and discounts; the FDD describes allowances connected with bin purchases. Required insurance includes general and vehicle liability, business interruption and other coverage. The franchisor may require designated insurers or a group plan.
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09Your Obligations
Item 9 is an index to obligations in the agreements, including opening, training, purchases, fees, operating standards, insurance, advertising, reporting, transfers, renewal, guarantees and duties after the franchise ends. The cited agreement sections contain the complete terms.
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10Franchisor Financing
The franchisor says neither it nor its agents or affiliates provides direct or indirect financing or guarantees a franchisee’s loan, lease or other obligation.
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11Training And Support
Before opening, the franchisor designates the operating territory, advises on equipment and supply purchases, provides a startup kit and supplies training and access to its manual. A separate office is not required. Franchisees are responsible for permits and zoning and must open within 90 days of signing, subject to the agreement’s terms.
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Two mandatory training programs each take up to five business days. Initial training tuition covers up to three people; operational training covers up to two, with at least one attendee required for each. Travel, accommodation and additional attendees cost extra. Satisfactory completion is required before opening, and later seminars or conventions may be required at the franchisee’s cost.
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Ongoing guidance covers purchasing, promotions and operations. Advertising and digital materials require approval, and system changes and computer upgrades can create additional costs. The national advertising fund does not promise spending in proportion to a particular franchisee’s contribution; future regional funds may require participation.
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12Territory
The agreement provides a defined protected service territory, but it is not exclusive. While the franchisee remains compliant, the franchisor limits another Bin There Dump That franchise serving residential or commercial properties there. It reserves other distribution channels, other brands and acquisition rights that may create competition.
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Soliciting outside the territory needs written consent. Work in an unassigned area may be permitted, but the customer must be transferred if that area later receives a franchisee. There is no automatic right to buy more territory, and these terms do not establish current availability.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 12 · View Source
13Trademarks
The Canadian parent owns the registered Bin There Dump That marks and licenses them to the U.S. franchisor. Franchisees must follow the branding rules and promptly report challenges. The franchisor controls trademark disputes and describes defense and reimbursement duties conditioned on compliant use; a licensing change could require replacement marks.
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14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The FDD says no patents are material to the business. Manuals, marketing and other materials are claimed as copyrighted without registration, while business methods and software are confidential. Confidentiality continues after the agreement ends. Franchisee-developed improvements must be disclosed for system use, and required copyright-related changes do not carry a reimbursement promise.
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15Your Role As An Owner
The franchisee must devote most of their time and attention to the business and obtain consent before engaging in another business or activity. Daily supervision may be by the owner or a trained, approved manager; the manager need not own equity. A manager option does not remove the owner’s participation duties.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 15 · View Source
Each principal must personally guarantee the franchise obligations, but a spouse is not required solely because of marriage. The franchisee and principals also sign a security agreement covering business property and proceeds. Its priority can be subordinate to specified bank financing, under the conditions in the agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 15 · View Source
16Products And Services You May Sell
Franchisees must offer required services and products and may not use or sell unapproved ones. The franchisor can add or remove required offerings and change operating standards, subject to its obligation to exercise reasonable business judgment and give notice.
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17Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Disputes
The initial agreement lasts ten years from signing, with one possible ten-year renewal. Renewal requires advance notice, compliance, updated equipment and standards, payment of fees, a release and signing a new agreement that may have different fees or territory rights. Defaults can lead to termination.
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Transfers require approval and conditions such as buyer qualifications and training; the franchisor has a right to match a purchase offer. A two-year post-term noncompetition restriction applies subject to state law. Most court disputes must first go to mediation, with New York law and venue provisions also subject to applicable state law.
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18Public Figures
The April 2026 FDD says the franchisor does not use public figures to promote the franchise.
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19Financial Performance Representations
Item 19 presents historical 2025 sales, completed jobs and revenue-per-truck measures grouped by location age. The FDD says the figures came from internal records using U.S. franchisee reports, cover operators and trucks active for any part of that year, and were not audited. These are revenue and activity measures, not owner income or profit after operating costs. Written substantiation is available on reasonable request.
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20Outlets And Franchisee Information
Item 20 presents historical outlet activity for 2023 through 2025, including transfers, openings, terminations and closures. Locations and their owners’ headquarters can be in different states. The projected openings for 2026 are plans reported in the FDD, not confirmed current openings or territory availability.
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The attached franchisee list includes U.S. operators, the Canadian parent’s franchisees and specified former U.S. franchisees. These contacts can help a prospective buyer ask about actual operating experience.
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21Financial Statements
The FDD identifies audited franchisor financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025. These describe the franchisor’s finances, not franchisee earnings.
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22Contracts
The attached contracts include the franchise agreement and related security, electronic-debit, guaranty and confidentiality agreements, along with a deposit agreement and general release. They set out the detailed commitments behind the FDD summaries.
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23Receipts
Item 23 identifies two disclosure-receipt copies and instructs the recipient to sign and return one and retain the other with the FDD.
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