Crushr

1M+ tons compacted and counting, our original patented technology and compact truck makes us unique in this space and a natural leader in trash compaction. Crushr’s Founder, CEO and President Scott Dennison knows exactly what it’s like to be a Franchise Owner, and how to achieve true success. His experience and understanding of complex franchise models translated in creating a simple, low overhead and high margin business model. With Crushr there is no brick and mortar building to maintain, and

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Absentee / executive Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$100,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$136,000 – $390,050
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$450,000
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
8% Royalty - 1% Brand Fund
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
N/A
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Absentee / executive
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Our training program consists of an initial 66 hours that includes both on the job and classroom training. 56 of those hours will cover truck, equipment and business operations. The other 10 hours will be held in the classroom and cover management, marketing and sales training. Training will take place in Louisville, KY or another location designated by Franchisor (virtual as necessary). Our National Sales Director, David Fuller, holds bi-monthly sales support calls with Franchisees. We also provide Operations, Technical, Sales, and Marketing and market strategy support. We have streamlined Owner’s business operations by utilizing technology like proprietary sales generator, FranConnect, and RazorSync. Proprietary Sales Generator: our lead generator and CRM tool that is a convenient app which allows our Franchise Owners to get in front of qualified leads. FranConnect: Our main communication platform that includes a 16 week, step-by-step guide to opening. It grants them access to all marketing materials and a direct line of communication to other Franchisees. RazorSync: Our operating platform that is able to capture client information, schedule crushes, track the crush from start to finish, and also invoice the crush. Owners must spend $500 per month on local advertising and participate in our National Brand Awareness Strategy (1%). We provide support with SEO & SEM, GMB Profiles, all Website updates & maintenance, all social media updates & maintenance, call support (first 3 months of operation) and ongoing development and creation of marketing materials. Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: Yes Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: We provide ongoing support and will visit each Franchisee 2 times per year or on an as needed basis.
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; We provide ongoing support and will visit each Franchisee 2 times per year or on an as needed basis.

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
2016
Franchising since
2018
Franchised units
59
Company-owned units
Not disclosed
Headquarters
Louisville, KY

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated November 28, 2025. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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