The inside look at one of America's most-awarded franchise opportunities.
Two essential revenue streams, protected territory, and a brand people actually cheer for.
2 Revenue StreamsEssential Service370+ Locations
Welcome them by name. Reference one specific thing from the discovery call. Set the tone: fun, fast, honest.
Kickoff
Today's game plan
Here's how the next 60 minutes play out.
1
The Opportunity
Our mission, our track record, and why this industry never goes out of season.
2
The Playbook
Two revenue streams, the unit economics, how we drive leads, and your protected territory.
3
The Team
Culture, the ideal franchisee, real owner stories, and the support behind you.
4
Get In The Game
The investment, your office and fleet, the path to open, and exactly what happens next.
5
Your Questions
This is a conversation. Jump in any time, and we'll save room at the end too.
Keep it loose
Ask anything.
No script. No pressure. Just straight answers.
Points build→
Let them know it's interactive. Promise no hard sell. You're here to answer their questions.
The Opportunity
Our shared vision
Our mission: Move the World.
To become an iconic brand recognized for world-class company culture, client service experience, and franchise owner fulfillment. Purpose-driven, values-based, and results-obsessed.
As seen on
Cargo Van Summer2003Two college buddies, one beat-up cargo van, and a big idea.
Franchising Begins2007HQ moves to Tampa, FL. The franchise model launches.
TV & National Press2008–22Shark Tank, Undercover Boss, Effortless Entrepreneur. Brand explodes.
$280M+ System RevenueToday370+ locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Timeline builds · Click photos to enlarge→
From a cargo van to $280M. This is a 20+ year track record, not a startup. Featured on logos add instant credibility.
The Opportunity
The receipts
We don't just say it. They say it.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Franchise 500, 15-year honoree (#244 in 2025). #1 in Moving & Junk Removal. Top Low-Cost & Top Growth Franchise.
Forbes & Inc
Top Franchises from Shark Tank (Forbes). 15 locations on Inc 5000 Fastest Growing list.
Franchise Business Review
Hall of Fame: 10+ years as a Top Franchise Culture. Top franchise for veterans.
Franchise Times & Chatter
Best Franchise to Buy. A-Rated Franchise. Top 15 Most Profitable Franchises in the U.S.
TinyPulse
Voted "Happiest Place to Work." The culture is real, and the people prove it.
Featured In
Forbes, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Inc Magazine, CNBC, MSN, FOX Business Report.
Cards build→
Let the awards speak. Don't read every one. Pick 2-3 that match the prospect's values: profitability, culture, or veterans.
The Opportunity
Why now
People will always need to move, haul & let go.
Decluttering, downsizing, relocating, renovating. It happens in every economy, every season, in every ZIP code. This is demand you can count on.
Moving IndustryU.S. moving industry size in 2025.
People MovingAmericans moved in 2025. 78% stayed in-state.
Our CustomerEveryoneHead of household, decision maker, anyone who needs help with their stuff.
Anchor the demand as evergreen. $23.2B industry, 26M movers a year. Junk + moving happen rain or shine.
The Opportunity
Your turn: take a guess
What's the average gross sales at a single College HUNKS location?
A$680,000
B$1,100,000
C$1,554,610
D$2,100,000
Average gross revenue per franchised location. Higher than most franchises twice the investment. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Reveal answerAor click
Let them shout out a guess first, then click or press A to reveal $1.55M with confetti. This always lands.
The Playbook
The model
One truck. One team. Two ways to win.
Revenue Stream 01
Junk Removal
Appliance & furniture removal, yard waste, construction debris, hot tub disposal, estate cleanouts, foreclosures, hoarding, evictions, and commercial junk removal. High-frequency, year-round.
Revenue Stream 02
Moving
Full-service local and long-distance moving, move labor, packing and supplies, valuation upsells. Bigger tickets that stack on top of the junk business.
Two demand curves, one overhead. When moving slows, junk picks up, and vice versa.
Points build→
Two businesses sharing one truck, one crew, one marketing engine. Diversified revenue, one P&L.
The Playbook
By the numbers
The scoreboard that matters.
Every figure here is reproduced from the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document.
Franchise LocationsLocations across the U.S. and Canada.Source: 2026 FDD Item 20
Numbers count up
Numbers animate on entry. Pause on $1.55M. Remind them: Item 19 is a legal document, audited figures. 370+ locations and growing.
The Playbook
What the numbers say about the experience
Customers don't just hire us. They love us.
Net Promoter ScoreCustomer satisfaction score. Best-in-class in the service industry.
Google ReviewsAverage Google review rating across locations.
Brand RecognitionOf customers surveyed chose us because of our name.
Numbers count up
88% NPS is elite. 4.7 Google stars mean real reviews, not manufactured. 70% brand recognition means the name sells for you.
The Playbook
The question everyone's asking
Can a robot do this? Not a chance.
The worry
"Isn't every business about to be automated, outsourced, or undercut online?"
The reality
Someone still has to carry the couch down three flights of stairs. It's hands-on, local, and needed in any economy. The kind of work that stays.
Can't be offshoredCan't be automatedEssential in any economy
Points build→
A modern prospect's #1 fear is buying into a dying or automatable industry. Hit this objection head-on.
The Playbook
Your calls are answered
A national Sales & Loyalty Center booking your jobs.
Team SizeAgents handling over 1 million calls last year.
Jobs Booked (2025)55% overall booking rate. 8,500 jobs a week in peak summer.
ChannelsOmniPhone, web leads, live chat, and email. 8am to midnight M-Sat, 9am-9pm Sun.
1
Lead Comes In
Phone, web, or chat lead hits the national call center.
2
Stress-Free Quote
SLC agents quote junk jobs or book moving estimates.
3
Job Delivered to You
Booked and ready. You focus on running the business.
Stats + steps build→
This is the "phone is ringing from day one" proof. 185 agents, 340K jobs booked, multi-channel. You don't build this from scratch.
The Playbook
How leads find you
A proven marketing machine.
1. Get Found
Search ads, online directories, paid leads.
2. Find Them
Guerilla marketing, print, media exposure.
3. Build the Brand
PR, social media, loyalty, charitable work.
4. Networking
Community groups, partnerships, and charity. Be the mayor of your market.
National AccountsNational account revenue in 2025. Up from $596K in 2019.
Managed by corporate. Marketing-free revenue. No extra fees.
Points build→
Proven playbooks, tried and tested, backed by data, always evolving. National accounts: $596K to $9.4M in 6 years. Marketing-free revenue.
The Playbook
Territory map
Your turf
A protected territory that's yours to build.
Defined by population, so you've got real households to serve and room to grow. No other HUNKS truck competing for the same driveway.
Territory basis
Protected by population
Locations operating
370+
Pull up their actual market on the live map. Make it concrete: "this could be YOUR territory." Scarcity is real.
The Team
More than a catchy name
It's our brand promise.
HHonest
UUniformed
NNice
KKnowledgeable
SService
Customers don't just hire a service. They remember how the team made them feel. That's the brand you own.
This is the heart. Hire for attitude, the system handles the rest. Brand love drives repeat and referral business.
The Team
Is this you?
Who is a H.U.N.K.S. franchisee?
Fit
Transferable Skills
A leader who enjoys building a team and has the desire and passion to build a profitable business. Successful in their career. Coachable, likeable, resourceful, tenacious.
Fam
Family Support
A support structure at home. This is a team effort, and the people behind you matter as much as your own drive.
Fin
Financial Readiness
The capital to invest in this franchise. We'll cover the exact numbers shortly. No surprises.
Fun
Fun Factor
This is a collegiate and fun concept. If you smile at the name, you already get it. Culture is everything here.
Cards build→
FIT, FAMILY, FINANCIAL, FUN. Ask the prospect which of these they feel strongest about. Make it personal.
The Team
Clearing the air
The things people get wrong.
Myth
"I'll be driving a truck and hauling junk myself every day."
Fact
You're the owner. You build a team and run the business. The model is designed to scale beyond you.
Myth
"I need industry experience to make this work."
Fact
Most owners came from something else entirely. The training and systems are built for exactly that.
Pairs build→
Pre-empt the two biggest hesitations. Invite their real objections here. This is a natural place to pause and listen.
The Team
Thank you for your service
Veterans & first responders welcome.
The discipline, leadership, and team-first mindset that served your community translate directly into running a HUNKS operation.
$7,500 Franchise Fee Discount#1 for Veterans
$7,500 off the initial franchise fee
Qualifying veterans and first responders (51%+ ownership) receive a $7,500 discount on the initial franchise fee.
“Prior planning prevents poor performance. Working in an environment like College HUNKS, we're able to actually implement everything we learned in the military.”
Jeff Moss · U.S. Army Veteran · Multi-unit owner, NC & GA
Points build→
Voted #1 franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review. If the prospect served, lean all the way in.
The Team
You're never on your own
We don't hand you a manual and wave goodbye.
1
On-Boarding & Training
Pre-opening support, structured ramp covering operations, sales, hiring, and the tech that runs the day-to-day.
2
Hunkware Tech Platform
Proprietary software that makes your life easier. Scheduling, dispatch, CRM, reporting, all in one system.
3
Marketing Engine
National brand power plus local lead generation. The Sales & Loyalty Center keeps the phone ringing from day one.
4
Real Estate & Fleet
Guidance on finding the right office space and building your truck fleet with preferred vendor pricing.
5
Ongoing Coaching
Quarterly Town Haul calls, FAC, Hunksology training, preferred vendors, and an Annual Reunion.
Your network
155+ Owners
A community of franchise partners who've walked the path you're on and are there to help.
Cards build→
Reassure the "I've never done this" prospect. Emphasize the bench: on-boarding, tech, marketing, peer network.
The Team
Your tech stack
Hunkware: making your life easier.
One proprietary platform that runs your entire operation. No duct-taping five different apps together.
1
Scheduling & Dispatch
Assign crews, optimize routes, and manage the day from one dashboard.
2
CRM & Lead Tracking
Every lead, quote, and follow-up tracked automatically. Nothing slips through.
3
Invoicing & Payments
Quote, invoice, and collect payment in the field. Cashflow stays tight.
4
Reporting & KPIs
Real-time visibility into revenue, jobs, crew performance, and marketing ROI.
5
SLC Integration
Jobs booked by the Sales & Loyalty Center flow directly into your schedule.
6
Mobile App
Your crews run every job from their phone. GPS, photos, signatures, all built in.
Hunkware is the backbone. It's proprietary, purpose-built, and included. No extra software fees, no third-party headaches.
The Team
Building your crew
Hiring H.U.N.K.S. is part of the system.
💪
Fun Job
Getting paid to work out. Many team members are college-age (18-25). They love the daily pay and cash tips.
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Team Sizes
4 team members per junk truck. 6 per move truck. 60/40 full-time vs. part-time split. Flexible scheduling.
💰
Competitive Pay
Tools to shop your local competition on pay and pricing. Smart decisions on margins from day one.
🤖
AI Hiring Assistant
Digital hiring assistant automates screening. Candidates apply on any device in 7 minutes and schedule an instant interview.
🏆
World-Class Culture
People stay because they love the team, the energy, and the growth path. That's by design, not by accident.
📈
Director of Talent
Corporate monitors best practices, competitive hiring data, and retention strategies across the system.
Hiring is one of the biggest questions. The system, the culture, and the AI tools make it dramatically easier than doing it alone.
Get In The Game
Your home base
Your office and your fleet.
🏢
Your Office: 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft
Industrial area, bay door, near the interstate. Budget: $2,000 - $2,500/mo.
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Your Fleet: 1 Junk + 1 Move
Junk: $65K-$85K. Move: $85K-$125K. Preferred vendor pricing and insurance.
No CDL required in most statesWe advise new owners on exactly what they needPreferred pricing through our vendors
Points build→
Keep it practical. They're wondering "what do I actually need to open?" Answer it plainly. No CDL is a common relief.
Get In The Game
Let's talk numbers
What it takes to get in.
A straightforward, well-documented investment. Every figure disclosed in the FDD before you ever commit.
Veterans & first responders: fee discount applies
Franchise Fee (Junk + Moving, 1 Zone)
$75,000
Single Concept Fee
$55,000
Royalty
7%
Brand Development Fund
2%
Technology Fee
1%
Working Capital (beyond franchise fee)
$128K - $280K
Founded · Locations
2004 · 370+
Be transparent and confident about money. $75K franchise fee, 7% royalty, $175K working capital. Note the veteran discount.
Get In The Game
What that investment actually buys
You're not buying a logo. You're buying a system.
All of this is already running the day your doors open.
01
Sales & Loyalty Center
185+ agents booking your jobs. 340K booked in 2025. You don't build demand from scratch.
02
National Accounts
$9.4M in 2025, up from $596K in 2019. Managed by corporate. Marketing-free revenue, no extra fees.
A structured pre-opening ramp across operations, sales, hiring, and fleet. You're never on your own.
05
A Brand People Know
Shark Tank, Oprah, Forbes. 70% of customers chose us by name. The brand wins the call before you quote.
06
155+ Owner Network
Proven playbooks, peer support, and the Annual Reunion. A community that has walked your exact path.
Value builds→
Right after the fee, stack the value. Everything on this slide is included. The investment buys a working system, not a logo. Pause here, then go straight into the owner stories.
Get In The Game
From the locker room
“We looked at ten franchises. We chose College HUNKS for the services, culture, and support.”
Patrick Lombardi
★★★★★
“Everyone says it: follow the playbook. That's what I wanted: a system that works.”
Mandy
★★★★★
“I considered over 100 opportunities. The decision came down to the brand, the model, and the momentum.”
Ricky Scott
★★★★★
★
“We didn't just build a business. We built something our family could grow into together.”
Kim & Yadder
★★★★★
“I fell in love with the brand. It hit all my required metrics for business ownership.”
Erica Fine
★★★★★
Three real owners, three different backgrounds, same conclusion. Culture, system, momentum. Let these stories breathe.
Get In The Game
The Annual Reunion
This is what game day looks like.
The whole system in one room: corporate, owners, and crews. This is the culture they're buying into. Let the photos talk.
Get In The Game
Raise The Bar 2026
Hit the numbers. Hit the beach.
Franchise partners who hit Raise The Bar earned an all-expense-paid trip to the Caribbean.
RAISE THE BAR — Click the thumbnail to play (needs internet; leaving the slide stops it). This is the payoff for hitting the numbers. Let it run, stay quiet, then go straight into Path to Open. (~2 min)
Get In The Game
The path to open
From “yes” to first job in 3 - 6 months.
1
Sign the Agreement1 - 3 DaysTerritory confirmed and franchise agreement signed. Startup activities begin.
2
Secure Real Estate30 - 90 DaysFind your office space. Coordinated with your Franchise Support Specialist.
3
Complete TrainingPrior to OpeningHands-on training in operations, sales, hiring, and fleet setup.
4
Grand Opening3 - 6 MonthsDoors open. First jobs booked. You're live and serving customers.
Timeline builds→
Make it feel achievable and close. 12 to 20 weeks from signing to revenue. Confirm timeline ranges before quoting specifics.
Get In The Game
Over to you
What can we answer?
Financing. Timing. Your specific market. The day-to-day. Whatever's on your mind. No question is too small.
How financing worksIs my market open?What's my day like?
Stop presenting. Genuinely listen. The questions they ask tell you exactly what's standing between them and yes.
Get In The Game
What happens after today
Your next few plays.
1
Complete BoeFly
Background and asset verification. Quick and straightforward.
2
Discovery Day in Tampa
Come to HQ. Meet the team, see the operation, and get every remaining question answered face to face.
3
Decision Day Call
A focused conversation where both sides confirm it's the right fit. No surprises.
4
Franchise Agreement
When it's a fit on both sides, we lock in your protected market and start your path to open.
Steps build→
Give them a clear, low-pressure next step. The immediate ask is usually: complete BoeFly and book Discovery Day.
Ready to join the league?
A limited number of protected territories are still open. Two steps, and your market is yours.
1 · Complete your BoeFly profile2 · Book your Discovery Day in Tampa
College HUNKS Franchising · Tampa HQ
Close warm and specific. Two concrete asks: complete BoeFly and book a Discovery Day date on the calendar. Then celebrate.
