Authority Brands acquires The Junkluggers

Authority Brands, Columbia, Maryland, has announced the purchase of The Junkluggers of Seymour, Connecticut.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Junkluggers is an eco-friendly junk removal franchise focused on customer service and bettering the environment in communities around the country. Founded and CEO by Josh Cohen in 2004, The Junkluggers’ mission is to disrupt the junk removal industry by instituting sustainable practices to divert waste from landfills through recycling, donations to charities and innovative concepts like Remix Market, a secondhand marketplace. The Junkluggers has franchise owners operating across 350 territories with over 90 locations spread across the United States.

“The Junkluggers was created to not only help customers get rid of unwanted items, but to promote green practices in every community we operate in and with each piece of junk we lug,” Cohen says. “Our new partnership with the Authority Brands network will power our mission and allow us the support and resources to expand our client network without sacrificing our passion for sustainability and customer service that have been the cornerstone to our success. I can’t wait to see what the future holds as my team and I continue to be involved and committed to the company.”

Companies under the Authority Brands umbrella include leading home service brands America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie’s. Authority Brands supports companies operating across multiple home service sectors by providing strong marketing, technology and operational tools and resources for franchise owners.

“The Junkluggers is a natural fit to our ever-expanding Authority Brands portfolio of home service brands,” Authority Brand CEO Craig Donaldson says. “As we celebrate Authority Brands’ fifth anniversary, we look forward to the coming years of continued growth and success, much of which is made possible by our strategic acquisitions and our partnerships with mission-driven brands that align with our core values. We are excited to welcome The Junkluggers to our family of brands and support them as they continue their upward growth trajectory and expand their franchise business.”

Authority Brands Board of Directors member Ashish Karandikar called The Junkluggers a “key partner” for the company.

“The Junkluggers’ dedication to their customers and the environment makes them a key partner for our Authority Brands family and we are looking forward to supporting their success through the many resources we provide,” he says.

Boxwood Partners LLC, Jupiter, Florida, represented The Junkluggers and acted as their exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.