JunkStart Appoints Bryan Cross as VP of Operations
JunkStart, a junk removal franchise utilizing a pay-by-weight model, has hired Bryan Cross as vice president of operations to support its national expansion.
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 29, 2026 – JunkStart, the junk removal franchise operating on a pay-by-weight model, has appointed Bryan Cross as its new vice president of operations. Cross will work with founder Daniel McCarty to develop the operational systems needed as the company expands into new markets.
Cross brings over a decade of experience in franchise development, having previously held leadership positions with companies such as i9 Sports and College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving. His responsibilities at JunkStart will include building the necessary systems and support structures for new franchisees.
"What stood out to me about JunkStart is that there's a strong business model here, but there's also a real opportunity to help shape how the company grows," Cross stated. "My focus is making sure franchise owners have the support and systems they need to run strong businesses without making things more complicated than they need to be."
JunkStart's business model aims to maintain low overhead and offers franchisees revenue streams from both residential and commercial clients. Founder Daniel McCarty highlighted Cross's expertise as crucial for aligning the company's operational capacity with its growth trajectory.
Founded in 2022, JunkStart seeks to redefine the junk removal industry with transparent, data-driven pricing that uses onboard scale technology, moving away from traditional volume-based estimates. The company is actively recruiting franchisees to fuel its ongoing expansion.