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How Much Does a Clothes Bin Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Clothes Bin franchise costs between $161,940 and $216,980 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,500.

$161,940

Minimum Investment

$216,980

Maximum Investment

$49,500

Franchise Fee

Clothes Bin Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,500

Fee Range $29,500 – $49,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $49,500

Clothes Bin Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Clothes Bin franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,500

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon execution of Franchise Agreement $49,500

Real Estate $1,700 – $8,000

Real Property Lump sum · Upon execution of leases for the Bin Locations $1,700 – $8,000

Equipment & Assets $1,400 – $4,600

Pallet Jack, Locks & Supplies Vendor terms · Vendor terms $400 – $1,200

Additional Bin Signage $0 – $1,000

Computer and Software Lump sum or financed · As incurred prior to opening $300 – $800

GPS Bin Technology Lump sum · Prior to opening $400 – $800

Business Cards, Uniforms, and other items Lump sum · As incurred prior to opening $300 – $800

Training $0 – $500

Initial Training As incurred prior to opening $0 – $500

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $40,000

Additional Funds for First 3 Months of Operations $20,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $89,340 – $114,380

Initial Purchase of Bins Lump sum or financed · Within 30 days of execution of Franchise Agreement $69,500 – $79,500

Freight Fees Lump Sum · Within 30 days of execution of Franchise Agreement, at the time the Bins are purchased $8,995

Bin Location Services Lump sum · Upon invoice $0 – $8,990

Mandatory Bin Placement (for first 20 Bins) Lump sum · Upon execution of Franchise Agreement $6,995

Legal and Accounting $750 – $3,000

Trailer and Parking Space Rental Vendor terms · Vendor terms; as incurred $800 – $2,800

Truck Rental for Placement and Collections Vendor terms · Vendor terms; as incurred $1,600 – $2,400

Business Licenses, Permits or Registrations Lump sum · As incurred prior to opening $400 – $1,100

Insurance Insurance company terms · Per insurance carrier $300 – $600

Total Estimated Investment $161,940 – $216,980

How Does Clothes Bin Compare to Other Retail Franchises?

Clothes Bin's minimum investment of $161,940 is below the Retail industry median. The median minimum investment for Retail franchises is $216,317.

$161,940

Clothes Bin Min

$216,317

Retail Median Min

$216,980

Clothes Bin Max

$422,489

Retail Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Clothes Bin?

The total startup cost for a Clothes Bin franchise ranges from $161,940 to $216,980, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $89,340 to $114,380.

How much is the Clothes Bin franchise fee?

The Clothes Bin franchise fee is $49,500, with a range of $29,500 to $49,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Clothes Bin a good investment?

Clothes Bin requires a total franchise investment of $161,940 to $216,980 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 54/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Clothes Bin franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Clothes Bin franchise owner make?

Clothes Bin franchise locations report median gross sales of $241,537 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Clothes Bin franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.