Canadian waste franchise turns rags to riches

A Vancouver-based company has transformed itself from a one-man operation carting off people’s unwanted waste 16 years ago to one that expects to have 250 franchises throughout North America by the end of 2006.

The firm, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, is the brainchild of CEO Brian Scudamore. In its first year of franchising, the company brought in nearly €733,831 in revenue. It expects to see €73.36m in revenue this year.