#154
At a Glance
Products & Services: Moving services
Number of Locations: 210
Total Investment: $158K - 460.91K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1989
Private Owned
About Two Men and a Truck Int'l. Inc.
Mary Ellen Sheets founded Two Men and a Truck International Inc. in 1985 after her two high-school-age sons left their small moving business behind to attend college. Calls had continued to come in for moving services after their departure, so Sheets took over the business and began franchising in 1989. The Lansing, Michigan-based company is still family-owned and privately held and has locations across the United States.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 192 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 182 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 184 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 166 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $158,000 - $460,910
Franchise Fee: $45,000 - $85,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000 - $85,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
37% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 15 days. At franchisee's location: As needed. Training at regional location & online
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Online marketing assistance
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #95 (2010),