COLUMBIA, Md., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Junkluggers, a renowned, eco-conscious junk
removal company, is proud to announce its upcoming 20th
anniversary this June. Since its inception, The Junkluggers has
been dedicated to providing sustainable solutions for junk removal
while prioritizing environmental responsibility and community
impact. In tandem with this significant milestone, The Junkluggers
today announced the hiring of Justin
Waltz, Brand President.
Waltz joins The Junkluggers and its parent company, Authority
Brands, with over a decade of both junk removal and franchise
industry experience. With an impressive background in business
management and a passion for sustainability, Waltz brings a wealth
of experience to his new position. After assuming the role in
January 2024, Waltz has been keen on
building relationships with franchise owners nationwide, getting to
know them each personally to collect feedback and understand ways
to improve the business under his leadership. He has also made
significant strides in driving technological innovation to have the
brand stand further out within the industry.
"As brand president of The Junkluggers, my key focuses are to
attract top-tier talent and perfect our business model to make us
the leading junk removal brand nationwide," said Justin Waltz, Brand
President. "Joining The Junkluggers is not only an exciting
opportunity because of my experience, but because I get to lead a
team that shares my values and commitment to making a positive
impact on the environment. I'm confident in this talented team's
ability to grow and consistently offer quality services to our
clientele. I look forward to further enhancing our services and
expanding our footprint to put a green truck on the corner of every
community across the country."
Waltz's journey into the junk removal industry started humbly.
Joining 1-800-GOT-JUNK as a truck driver in 2005, he promptly
displayed his entrepreneurial flair, playing a pivotal role in his
particular franchise reaching $1.7
million in revenue. Transitioning to the corporate
realm to become a franchise business consultant, Waltz
contributed significantly to the growth of College HUNKS Hauling
Junk & Moving®. He helped elevate the brand's portfolio to
encompass 120 owners and boost the average unit volume (AUV) from
$200,000 to $1
million. Most recently, Waltz served as the managing
director of franchise operations for Big Blue Swim School and its
parent organization, L5 Capital. In this role, Waltz oversaw
franchise owner engagement and training, profitability, strategic
planning, and the installation of franchise operations teams and
processes across portfolio companies. With a comprehensive industry
background spanning from junk truck driver to franchise owner to
corporate employee, Waltz emerged as the perfect candidate to take
charge of The Junkluggers. His profound understanding of business
operations, alongside his passion for the home services sector and
sustainability, will help him lead this values-driven
organization.
Under Waltz's leadership, The Junkluggers aims to continue its
20-year legacy of providing exceptional junk removal services.
Waltz is betting big on his hyperlocal approach to
neighborhood saturation and strongly believes this will set The
Junkluggers up for tremendous success over the next few years.
Additionally, The Junkluggers will further its commitment to
sustainability and community engagement with Waltz at the helm. The
company remains dedicated to diverting items from landfills through
responsible disposal methods, recycling initiatives, and
partnerships with local charities. Remix Market, another service
line offered by The Junkluggers franchise owners, enables the
system to rehome and recycle secondhand items in an eco-conscious
manner. The Remix Market portion of the business is focused on
the same mission as The Junkluggers – to enhance lives, our
communities, and the environment by donating, recycling, and
supporting local charities.
"We are thrilled to welcome Justin
Waltz aboard as The Junkluggers' new president as we
celebrate our 20th anniversary," said Leanne Stapf, EVP of Authority Brands. "We
cannot say enough good things about Justin. His track record of
leadership and extensive junk removal experience make him the
perfect fit to lead The Junkluggers into its next chapter of growth
and innovation. This year marks a new chapter for The Junkluggers
and we couldn't be more excited about the future of this impressive
brand under Justin's guidance."
As The Junkluggers looks ahead to the next 20 years, the company
remains committed to its core values of environmental
responsibility and exceptional customer service. With Waltz at the
helm, The Junkluggers is poised to continue making a positive
impact on the planet while providing top-notch junk removal
services to customers nationwide. During this milestone year, The
Junkluggers is looking to expand in major cities nationwide
including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and more.
The Junkluggers is part of the Authority Brands portfolio of 16
at-home service concepts. Additional brands under their portfolio
include America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin
Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls,
DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, Lawn Squad,
Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour
Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and
Woofie's. To learn more about The Junkluggers and available
franchising opportunities, please visit
https://www.junkluggers.com/. To learn more about Authority
Brands' companies and the executive team, visit
https://www.authoritybrands.com/.
About The Junkluggers
Founded in 2004, The Junkluggers
provides sustainable junk removal services. This team of
big-hearted professionals revolutionizes the hauling and removal
industry by focusing on eco-conscious, community-oriented practices
as they remove your furniture and junk. For more information,
please visit www.junkluggers.com. For franchise opportunities,
visit www.junkluggersfranchise.com.
About Authority Brands
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands'
companies include 16 leading home service franchise brands:
America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The
Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic
Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Lawn
Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One
Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP
Restoration, and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home
services through more than 2,000 territories operated by more than
1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting
individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing,
technology, and operational support.
See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
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