JUNKCO+ Earns 2026 Best Emerging Franchise Award

JUNKCO+ recognized with top honor from the Global Franchise Awards; The Patch Boys and COOL-BINZ highly commended

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BELFOR Franchise Group, a leading global residential and commercial services franchisor, announces that JUNKCO+ has been named the 2026 Single Market Award winner for Best Emerging Franchise at this year's Global Franchise Awards, presented in conjunction with the International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention.

The Global Franchise Awards celebrate brands that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact and service excellence across international and single-market categories. JUNKCO+ was selected by a respected panel of independent industry leaders for its business model, early system development and operational standards.

JUNKCO+ meets rising demand for convenient, full-service disposal solutions by going beyond traditional junk removal. The brand delivers comprehensive services including junk hauling, property and home cleanouts, demolition-related services and more, creating multiple revenue opportunities for franchise owners while supporting a scalable growth model in an expanding industry.

In addition to JUNKCO+ earning honors, The Patch Boys and COOL-BINZ were highly commended in their respective categories, underscoring the continued strength and performance of the BELFOR Franchise Group portfolio. As part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands, each company benefits from the scale and operational infrastructure of a global franchising organization, providing franchise owners with comprehensive training, ongoing operational guidance and national marketing support to help them launch and grow their businesses in essential service industries.

The 2026 Global Franchise Awards were presented during the IFA Convention, one of the franchising industry's premier annual gatherings of leaders and innovators from around the world.

For more information about JUNKCO+, visit junkcoplusfranchise.com.

For more information about BELFOR Franchise Group, visit belforfranchisegroup.com.

About BELFOR Franchise Group

BELFOR Franchise Group is a leading global residential and commercial services franchisor. For decades, their franchise brands have empowered entrepreneurs by offering strong business models, industry-leading training, and ongoing business coaching to help local owners succeed. As the parent organization to a diverse portfolio of service-based franchises, BELFOR Franchise Group provides opportunities across home services, commercial cleaning, and restoration industries. The franchise brands include 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters,  WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ. For more information, visit belforfranchisegroup.com.

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