VaVia is a small-haul waste disposal franchise founded in 2018. The company began in Nashville, Tennessee, and it is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee. VaVia was created to modernize the dumpster-rental experience with a cleaner, simpler, and more reliable service model.

The franchise started franchising in 2019. VaVia provides dumpster-rental services using 10- and 15-yard containers designed for residential cleanouts, remodeling projects, commercial uses, and small construction jobs. Its compact trucks and smaller containers allow the brand to serve tight spaces that traditional roll-off dumpsters cannot access.

VaVia stands out because of its tech-driven, customer-first approach. The company uses a proprietary digital platform that handles scheduling, job management, and container tracking, making the entire rental process fast and easy for customers and contractors.

Training

VaVia® provides a structured and phased training program to ensure franchisees are fully equipped to operate their business effectively. This training must be completed prior to opening, with additional ongoing training obligations throughout the franchise term. Below are the main training programs:

1. Initial Training Program
   The Managing Owner and one manager must complete the training within 45 days of the opening date. Training covers classroom and on-the-job instruction and may take place in-person or remotely. Additional participants may attend with Franchisor’s approval and a fee of $500 per person per day.
2. Ongoing Training Responsibilities
   After completing the initial program, franchisees are responsible for training all other staff to meet the standards established by VaVia®. Ongoing training must align with the franchisor’s specifications.
3. Supplemental Training
   If a franchisee hires a new Operating Manager or fails to meet operational standards, VaVia® may require supplemental training. This can be delivered on-site or online and costs $500 per trainer per day, plus travel and lodging expenses.

Territory Protection

VaVia® grants franchisees a defined Operating Territory, typically encompassing a geographic area with a population of around 300,000 people. While you do not receive an exclusive territory, the Franchisor agrees not to open or authorize another VaVia business within your Operating Territory, as long as you remain in compliance with your Franchise Agreement.

However, VaVia® does not grant rights of first refusal for additional franchises, and competition may still arise from other channels such as company-owned outlets or brands controlled by the Franchisor.

Franchisees must operate solely within their assigned territory and cannot solicit customers in other franchisees' territories. They may serve clients in adjacent Open Areas—regions not yet assigned—if they avoid direct solicitation and comply with all Out of Territory Rules.