Disasters a boon to junk removal business
Damaging weather — tornadoes, floods, hurricanes — can be a boon for the junk removal business; the past two years have seen a sharp uptick in the number of natural disasters hitting populated areas; just this spring we have witnessed the deadliest tornado season in almost sixty years; floods have wiped out homes and lives in Mississippi, Vermont, and Manitoba; Australia recovered from massive flooding in Brisbane only to be hit with an earthquake in nearby Christchurch, New Zealand; one junk removal company sees a significant uptick in revenues
Damaging weather – tornadoes, floods, hurricanes — can be a boon for the junk removal business. Indeed, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has found significant gains in revenue in regions of the United States that have experienced natural disaster. The company says it credits the jump in revenues to its ability to respond quickly and bill directly to insurance companies. Also, often franchise owners operating in disaster areas go beyond tidying up for a fee.
“I always tell my people to take care of the family first, and it’s no different for our franchise partners responding to the needs of a community after a natural disaster strikes,” explains 1-800-GOT-JUNK? founder and CEO Brian Scudamore. “After all, it’s these people who’ve supported our business these past 20 years, and this is our way of giving back.”
The past two years have seen a sharp uptick in the number of natural disasters hitting populated areas. Just this spring we have witnessed the deadliest tornado season in almost sixty years. Floods have wiped out homes and lives in Mississippi, Vermont, and Manitoba. Australia recovered from massive flooding in Brisbane only to be hit with an earthquake in nearby Christchurch, New Zealand. The United States, Canada, and Australia are all places where 1-800-GOT-JUNK? operates, and the company has found itself in a position to help – and profit.
Alabama franchise partner, Donna Ambrosius spent the days after a tornado with her business shut down, but her crew still on the job helping clear debris. In Missouri, Springfield franchise partner, Clay McGee, drove a truck an hour out of his area to aid Joplin, and pledged 10 percent of his revenue to Convoy of Hope. In Brisbane, General ManagerRhys Green drove his trucks out of the city before the floodwaters hit, but returned to aid in the clean-up efforts.
The company says it is important that home and business owners are aware of the support that is offered them during times of crisis. Most businesses will offer significant discounts, and in some cases, a free service or service by donation, for those in need.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Was founded in 1989 and now operates throughout North America and in Australia.
