# Franchise: what it means

> A locally owned operator licensing a national brand and system. Usually owns trucks, so it behaves like a hauler with national branding. Independent and…

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

# Franchise

Definition
A locally owned operator licensing a national brand and system. Usually owns trucks, so it behaves like a hauler with national branding.

## Related terms
- Broker — A company that takes your container order and subcontracts a local hauler to fulfil it, keeping the difference. Owns no trucks.
- Hauler — The company that owns the trucks and drivers, and usually the disposal site. The party that actually performs the service.

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Reviewed by [R. Tiwari](https://dumptergod.shop/authors/r-tiwari/) Last reviewed: 2026-08-17