why aren't all 8 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public
record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable
ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't;
assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card:
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▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Herron: 1-800-GOT-JUNK Franchises Operate at 20% to 25% Profit Margins
“Our expectations anywhere from, you know, at this point in the system, we expect anywhere from 25% margin to, you know, it's a high margin business, 20 to 25%.”
Insight
Josh Herron: Kansas City required franchise consolidation to be viable
“It was three franchises. The city's not big enough for all three of us. So we understand that there has to be consolidation at some point for us to make it into a viable business.”
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Herron: Franchise Operations Generated $5.5 Million Top-Line Revenue in 2015
“Last year, top line, we're about, you know, five and a half million.”
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Herron: Omaha franchise location grew revenue 134% year-over-year
“For instance, in Omaha We're up 134% over last year, which is pretty significant.”
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Herron: Kansas City Franchise Generated $650,000 Prior to Acquisition
“At that point it did, gosh, seven, like 650 grand.”
Disclosure
Herron: Oxi Fresh Franchise Cost Around $25,000 to Launch
“So the OxyClean was low cost. I believe it was like 25 grand total.”
Assertion Supported
Herron: 1-800-GOT-JUNK Trucks Cost $50K to $55K Per Vehicle
“You have to buy the trucks, which are around 50 to 55,000 dollars per vehicle.”
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Herron: Sold Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchise for $100,000
“We ended up selling it for a 100,000 dollars.”