- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$107K - $234K
- Units as of 2022
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23 4.5% over 3 years
You Move Me was founded in 2012 and strives to be a leading moving company in North America. Currently, there are more than 20 You Move Me locations in the U.S. and Canada.
For several years, You Move Me has been committed to providing some of the best moving services in North America. They are committed to revolutionizing the moving industry with efforts geared toward providing a stress-free moving experience. You Move Me offers moving services for homes and offices alike.
You Move Me is seeking to expand its reach even further across both the U.S. and Canada.
Why You May Want To Start a You Move Me Franchise
As a You Move Me franchisee, you may be helping your local community during stressful times as they transition from one space to another. Your franchise could be a great way to provide a much-needed service and help members of your community live better lives. The perfect candidate for a You Move Me franchise is passionate about helping others and following a proven business model.
As part of the duties of a You Move Me franchisee, you are responsible for coordinating moves, hiring movers, and ensuring all movers are friendly, capable, and fully insured.
What Might Make a You Move Me Franchise a Good Choice?
The moving industry is valued at several billion dollars annually. Due to the proven nature of You Move Me’s business model, franchisees may get the needed support and foundation to have a growing business. With You Move Me, you may also get a good business reputation with a solid clientele.
Opening a You Move Me franchise may offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that could struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.
To be part of the You Move Me franchise team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements.
How To Open a You Move Me Franchise
As you decide if opening a You Move Me franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a You Move Me franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.
Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the You Move Me franchising team questions.
If awarded a franchise, franchisees receive a great deal of support from the You Move Me brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to training, franchisees receive support through brand awareness, marketing, research, and more.
Company Overview
About You Move Me
Industry | Services (Other) |
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Related Categories | Moving/Junk-Removal Services |
Founded | 2012 |
Parent Company | You Move Me |
Leadership | Josh Herron and Tyler Staszak, Co-CEOs |
Corporate Address |
333 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5A6 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2012 (12 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 15 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Canada |
# of Units | 23 (as of 2022) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a You Move Me 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.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$50,000 - $80,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$106,500 - $233,860 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$150,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$75,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
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 | You Move Me has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment |
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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.
On-The-Job Training | 40 hours |
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Classroom Training | 40 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
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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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2-3 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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