The Junkluggers, an eco-conscious junk removal company has hired 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 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.
Waltz’s journey into the junk removal industry started when he joined 1-800-GOT-JUNK as a truck driver in 2005, he 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.
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.
