- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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#122 Ranked #128 last year
- Initial investment
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$92K - $506K
- Units as of 2025
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385 18.1% over 3 years
Company Overview
Two Men and a Truck is a moving company started in Michigan by two brothers in high school.
After more than 35 years and help from their family, including their mother, Mary Ellen, their company has grown into an international franchising brand that has become North America’s largest franchised moving company.
With more than 350 locations spanning the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom, it is backed by experts in every field so you can own your own successful franchise business.
If you are looking for a profitable franchise opportunity with a Franchise 500 company, look no further than Two Men and a Truck.
About Two Men and a Truck
| Industry | Services (Other) |
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| Related Categories | Moving/Junk-Removal Services |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Parent Company | ServiceMaster Brands |
| Leadership | Randy Shacka, President |
| Corporate Address |
3400 Belle Chase Wy. Lansing, MI 48911 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1989 (36 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 214 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
| # of Units | 385 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Two Men and a Truck franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 - $165,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$92,100 - $506,450 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$150,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$80,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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20% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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6% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
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Term of Agreement
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5 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Two Men and a Truck has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| Classroom Training | 33-41 hours |
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| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 4-12 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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