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VaVia

Brand Summary

VaVia, meaning "It goes away" in Italian, is revolutionizing the waste disposal industry with a smart, easy solution for residential and commercial customers. Founded by industry veterans Phillip Nappi and Mike Ampe in 2018, VaVia combines over 70 years of waste, franchising, and technology experience. Using smaller trucks and 10-yard and 15-yard containers, VaVia provides efficient, low-impact disposal services that navigate tight spaces and minimize site disruption.

Our user-friendly technology platform, Docket, streamlines ordering, delivery, and pickup processes, ensuring timely and hassle-free service. Backed by strong partnerships, like our collaboration with Ford for best-in-class maintenance, and a focus on exceptional customer service, VaVia sets itself apart in the market. We maintain a high customer retention rate through reliable, professional service and polished branding.

VaVia aims to be a household name and nationwide leader in small-haul disposal, fostering a trusted community of locally owned franchises. Our streamlined approach, multiple revenue streams, and commitment to core values make us a standout choice for franchise partners and customers alike.

Brand Superpowers

Flexible Disposal Solutions

User-Friendly Technology

Unparalleled Customer Service

Six Revenue Streams

High Customer Acquisition and Retention (95% System wide)

*THE NUMBERS

$236,049 - $577,992 Investment Range

1,369,420 Average Gross Sales

N/A Other Revenue

8 Royalty

Brand and technology - we have an in house marketing support team Brand Fund

$1,500,000 Financial Requirements

Founder	Phillip Nappi
Home Office Location	Nashville, TN
Company Founded	2018
Began Franchising	2019
Industry	Waste Management
Industry Size	1.3 Trillion
Veteran Discount	10%
Group Health Insurance	No

Founder	Phillip Nappi
Home Office Location	Nashville, TN
Company Founded	2018
Began Franchising	2019
Industry	Waste Management
Industry Size	1.3 Trillion
Veteran Discount	10%
Group Health Insurance	No

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	20
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	4
Franchise Units Open	20
Number of franchisees	20

Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Relationship Builder
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Leadership Skills
Sales or Management Experience

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

No but we have access to equipment leasing

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Project Visualizer, Job Management, Scheduling and Inventory Management

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

10%

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