Two Men and a Truck Int'l. Inc.
Moving servicesBackground
Founded: 1985 Franchising since: 1989
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 50 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Central america, Mexico, South america, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Based on population
Special Programs
Two Men and a Truck offers several incentives for franchisees, including a Leaders in Excellence cruise and the annual Trucky awards, which honor success in sales, customer service and community involvement.
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.
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3400 Belle Chase Wy. Lansing, Michigan 48911 |
Phone: (800)345-1070/ (517)394-7210
Franchisee Association
T.E.A.M. Advisory Council |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 50 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 184 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 166 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 155 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 | 136 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 129 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Central america, Mexico, South america, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Based on population
Special Programs
Two Men and a Truck offers several incentives for franchisees, including a Leaders in Excellence cruise and the annual Trucky awards, which honor success in sales, customer service and community involvement.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $158K-430.9K Franchise fee: $45K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $300K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#212 (2009); #198 (2008); #171 (2007); #213 (2006); #272 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#163 (2009); #148 (2008); #133 (2007); #192 (2006);
#212 (2009); #198 (2008); #171 (2007); #213 (2006); #272 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008;
America's Top Global Franchises:
#163 (2009); #148 (2008); #133 (2007); #192 (2006);