TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Franchise
To buy a franchise with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, you'll need to have at least $80000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $160000. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® charges a franchise fee of $50000.
Franchisor Details
Total Units: 380+
Year Founded: 1985
Franchising Since: 1989
Home Office: Lansing, MI
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*
Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $80,000
Net Worth Required: $160,000
Total Investment: $231,000 – $404,500
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Royalty Type: 7.5%
Vetern Discount:
*TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Canada
Values & History
Founded in 1985 in Lansing, MI, Two Men And A Truck started as an after-school business for two high school boys who began with a hand-drawn logo and a local newspaper advertisement. Brothers Jon and Brig Sorber began with a '66 Ford pickup, and in time their mother Mary Ellen and sister Melanie Bergeron were added, and the four began working to grow their new family business. 30 years later the organization has swelled to more than 380 locations worldwide, operating in 44 states with locations in Canada, Ireland, and the UK. With a set of core values based around providing top-notch customer service and care, the organization prides itself on integrity, inclusion, giving back to the community, and their famous "Grandma rule" treating everyone the way you'd want your grandmother to be treated.
Industry Performance
An $18 billion industry, the professional home moving market employs roughly 122,600 people with an annual payroll of about $3.6 billion. Approximately 50 million people move per year, roughly 1 in 6 in the US, and the number of interstate household moves is about 3 million annually. 22% of those moving families will hire professional movers, while 33% rent moving trucks and 45% will elect to do the moving themselves. Two Men And A Truck has a 96% referral rate and boasts system sales growth of 200% from 2009-2017, with average revenue around $2.25 million for franchises that have been in business for over five years.
Training & Support
Ownership begins with a comprehensive training program for both franchisees and frontline staff. Franchise owners with Two Men And A Truck gain continuous access to a wide range of training and support teams, including marketing, accounting, sales, IT, human resources, and more. Subject matter experts in every field of the professional moving business are in place to help answer any questions and provide guidance along the way, while the home office in Lansing, MI works closely with new franchisees to keep their business competitive and growing. Additional resources include a dynamic website and franchise intranet, assistance with marketing, and performance management utilities.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
Strong leaders with excellent communication skills are among our preferred candidates for franchise ownership. Franchisees should share a commitment to our core values and be able to work within the Two Men And A Truck system while maintaining a strong desire for continued business growth. As can be expected for businesses rooted in customer service, a desire to build and foster strong relationships within the community and the ability to work directly with people is paramount to achieving success.
Purchasing a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Franchise
A net worth of $160k - $400k is required for prospective owners, who will also need between $80k and $150k in liquid capital. Franchisees can expect their total investment to be somewhere between $100k and $585k, with financing opportunities available for qualified candidates. The range in rates accounts for the difference in authority fees and other costs, which vary significantly from state to state. Veterans and their spouses have access to a 10% discount on franchise fees.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is a FranNet Verified Brand
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is a FranNet Verified Brand
FranNet Verified Brands are reviewed by FranNet to ensure legitimacy and industry required documentation.