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Pita Pit <a href="http://www.pitapitusa.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pita Pit</a> emerged on the scene in Kingston, Ontario, in 1995, practically introducing the world to the concept of fresh, healthy fast food. They entered the U.S. in 1999 and celebrated their 20th anniversary on July 20, 2015. Longevity isn&#8217;t the only reason to keep an eye out for this brand. Pita Pit has stayed true to its original concept and has continued to grow, with over 550 locations in 11 countries and showing no signs of slowing. The brand uses social media incredibly well by engaging fans, responding to questions and complaints and running campaigns that capitalize on current events and holidays. Pita Pit also attracts young professionals as franchisees, which many other brands shy away from, and groom them to eventually become multi-unit powerhouses. With 20 years under its belt, Pita Pit is here for the next 20 and beyond. Subway Subway was the original worldwide sub franchise and no other restaurant has come close to beating it. With almost 44,000 locations in 110 countries, Subway is the largest single-brand restaurant chain in the world. Serving customizable subs&#8212;and more recently breakfast sandwiches&#8212;with fresh ingredients has worked. Subway distinguished itself from dime-a-dozen hamburger chains to offer a fresh and fast option that is now available in every airport, at gas stations and just about every street corner. Checkers/Rally&#8217;s Known as Checkers in some areas and Rally&#8217;s in others, this brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. If there is an established brand to laud for its resilience,<a href="http://checkersfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Checkers/Rally&#8217;s</a> is it. Through leadership changes Checkers and hard times in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the brand powered through and came back with a stronger team and brand. Today, Checkers boasts over 800 locations nationwide and counting. The chain&#8217;s French fries recently beat out McDonald&#8217;s, Burger King and more to earn the title of &#8220;Best Fast Food French Fries&#8221; in a Yahoo! study. The drive-thru concept, all-American d&#233;cor, familial friendliness and delicious food has kept customers coming back in good times and bad for decades. Taco Bell Taco Bell has been on the scene since 1962 and continues to be a giant in the franchise industry with 6,500 locations over 2 billion customers annually. How does the Bell keep from getting stale to customers? They continue to adapt and innovate. From switching up their value menu to establishing partnerships with Dorito&#8217;s to repurposing existing menu items, Taco Bell stays relevant by embracing change. Recently, the chain announced that it will be testing a delivery service, making its items fast, accessible and easy food perfect for an increasingly time-constrained population. Taco Bell has even obtained a liquor license for a Chicago location. Taco Bell will be around for many years to come as long as this innovation and creativity continue. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK&#174; The Movers Who Care &#8482; have been around for thirty years and have grown from its home-base in Lansing, Mich., to over 200 locations across 32 states. <a href="http://www.twomenandatruckfranchising.com/home?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK&#174; </a>has built a huge network of franchises nationwide by providing superior customer service and quality care while providing growth opportunities for operators and franchisees alike. Domino&#8217;s Domino&#8217;s Pizza has been one of the major pizza franchises for decades along with Pizza Hut, Papa John&#8217;s (also on this list) and Little Caesars. So why has Domino&#8217; recently pulled ahead of the pack? The brand&#8217;s stock is chugging up, investors are happy and brand image is sharper than ever. So what&#8217;s the secret? A few years ago Domino&#8217;s wasn&#8217;t doing so well. Complaints about ingredient quality, cleanliness and general restaurant conditions flurried in. Instead of being defensive, making excuses or trying to change customers&#8217; minds, Domino&#8217;s did something that most industry giants just wouldn&#8217;t: Admitting that the customers were right. So Domino&#8217;s reworked its sauce recipe, started using higher quality ingredients and let every customer know that their input was important. And it worked. Marriott With over 4,000 properties in 80 countries managed by the brand, Marriott is more than a hotel giant&#8212;it&#8217;s a hospitality Goliath. Corporate-owned locations and franchising opportunities represent 18 brands and range in services and budget, making Marriott one of the most recognizable hotel brands in the world. Pirtek You may have heard the name <a href="http://www.pirtekusa.com/franchise.asp?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pirtek</a>, but do you know what the brand does? You may associate the name with a British racing team, or maybe a multi-purpose stadium in New South Wales, Australia. But Pirtek isn&#8217;t just sponsorship and naming rights deals; it is actually an on-site hydraulic hose repair and replacement service with over 440 locations worldwide. The brand is rapidly expanding in the U.S. as of late, with great growth potential as a new brand in a large, unsaturated market. The brand&#8217;s convenience and expertise sets Pirtek apart from competitors. Jimmy John&#8217;s Competing against several other sub franchises, Jimmy John&#8217;s sets itself apart with &#8220;Freaky Fast Delivery.&#8221; With over 2,000 locations worldwide, the model must be working. The brand touts in-house baked bread and fresh ingredients; paired with fast delivery, it&#8217;s a recipe for success. So successful, in fact, that the company is supposedly preparing to go public. Which Wich <a href="http://www.whichwichfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Which Wich</a> CEO, or &#8220;Chief Vibe Officer&#8221; if you prefer, Jeff Sinelli wasn&#8217;t a stranger to creating successful franchise concepts when he started Which Wich. He had guided his first brand, Genghis Grill, to great success but wanted to pursue something new. That&#8217;s when the idea for Which Wich was born. &#8220;My vision was to build a brand that focused on superior quality and superior service, and I believe that we have achieved that,&#8221; Sinelli said. &#8220;And we&#8217;ll always hustle to keep those standards high.&#8221; With over 350 locations worldwide since its inception in 2003, Which Wich&#8217;s unique ordering system and high quality products have continued to drive the brand&#8217;s rapid expansion. Re/Max With over 7,000 offices and 100,000 sales associates, it&#8217;s safe to say that no matter where in the world you move, there is probably a Re/Max agent there waiting to sell you a home. The Re/Max business model is simple and has worked for over 40 years. Offering corporate structure and support to the best and brightest relators, Re/Max&#8217;s business model is a surefire one. Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings Founded in the mid-&#8216;80s, <a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> is not to be compared to its similarly named competitor. BWR offers a community-based and family friendly environment, not a dark and dingy sports bar. The brand targets family-oriented communities, and its products and atmosphere reflect that. With 45 locations in the U.S. and 10 more worldwide, rapid expansion is on the menu at BWR. In-N-Out An old school vibe, simple burger shop fare and a secret menu are only part of what makes In-N-Out a brand to watch. While In-N-Out hasn&#8217;t fully franchised yet domestically, Internationally they are entertaining discussions.&nbsp;What really makes the West Coast-based company special is the feeling of exclusivity the brand creates for customers. Though the brand boasts over 300 locations, In-N-Out is only available in five states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Utah. In-N-Out has expanded slowly, creating anticipation and establishing a reputation nationwide. 7-Eleven If there ever was a company that had worldwide name recognition that could compete with McDonald&#8217;s, it&#8217;s 7-Eleven. Nearly 90 years after its founding, 7-Eleven is by far the largest convenience store chain in the world, clocking in at over 55,000 locations. Offering household items and groceries, friendly service and late&#8212;sometimes 24/7&#8212;hours, 7-Eleven is an easy brand to forget to watch because it has always been there. JAN-PRO <a href="http://www.jan-pro.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JAN-PRO</a>, a commercial cleaning franchise with over 8,000 active units worldwide, may not be the company you&#8217;d lump in with franchise brands, but this company has a solid business model with low overhead cost and an accessible franchisee program. Great Clips There will never be a lack of need for a quick haircut. In fact, an affordable haircut at a salon with convenient hours is always in high demand. <a href="http://greatclips.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Clips</a> has capitalized on that demand, along with many hair stylists&#8217; goals of owning their own salon, by making salon ownership more accessible than ever. There are over 3,700 independently owned Great Clips in the U.S., giving entrepreneurial stylists their own business and customers the quick, reliable and affordable services they need. Beef O&#8217;Brady&#8217;s When <a href="http://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beef O&#8217;Brady&#8217;s</a> emerged on the scene in Brandon, Fla., the concept was simple and solid&#8212;a family-oriented Irish pub serving no hard liquor. So how has this concept stayed fresh 30 years later? Because pub food and affordable, family- friendly restaurants have time and time again stood the test of time. Don&#8217;t think nothing has changed since the first Beef&#8217;s opened its doors, though. Beef O&#8217;Brady&#8217;s is adapting to changing food trends and culture by acquiring more brands and creating new concepts. The brand recently purchased the Brass Tap, an upscale craft beer, wine and cigar bar franchise that is rapidly growing in the Southeast and beyond. Beef&#8217;s will also be introducing a new concept in the fall called Beef&#8217;s Express in response to the fast casual trend in the restaurant industry. Chik Fil-a Chik Fil-a is an example of a brand that&#8212;despite public relations issues&#8212;has stuck to its guns and remained true to its concept through and through. With deeply religious views, it would&#8217;ve been very easy for Chik Fil-a to be forgotten along with many other polarizing brands, but the chain has never wavered. Papa John&#8217;s Papa John&#8217;s is another one of the pizza giants that refuses to waver. With the motto &#8220;Better Ingredients. Better Pizza,&#8221; there&#8217;s a lot to live up to in customers&#8217; eyes. Recently, Papa John&#8217;s announced that the brand will spend $100 million dollars <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-23/papa-john-s-is-spending-100-million-a-year-to-clean-up-its-menu?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ridding its products of artificial ingredients</a>. The pizza slingers are also introducing a &#8220;Lighter Choices&#8221; menu. This commitment to quality is reflected by the brand&#8217;s rising stock and satisfied customers. Jamba Juice The dominating smoothie franchise on the market, Jamba Juice, boasts over 800 locations worldwide. With a menu that offers fresh fruit smoothies, meal replacements, juices and even small meal selections for breakfast and lunch, Jamba Juice sets itself a part from comparable franchises with cross-branding. Jamba Juice knows how to target its audience by branding campaigns with professional athletes, exercise class apps like &#8220;Class Pass,&#8221; and now JJ will <a href="http://nrn.com/advertising/jamba-juice-bruegger-s-bagels-open-co-branded-units?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">open nine co-branded stores with Bruegger&#8217;s Bagels</a>. Right at Home 20 years ago, hospital administrator Allen Hager noticed an alarming trend of senior citizens returning to the hospital due to inadequate in-home care. Following these observations he founded <a href="http://www.rightathomefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Right at Home</a>, a franchise offering in-home care to seniors, allowing them to remain comfortable and cared for without moving to an assisted living center. Today, Right at Home boasts over 400 locations worldwide and ample growth potential among the aging baby boomer population. Hilton With twelve hotel brands ranging from the pricey Waldorf Astoria to the affordable Hampton Inn, Hilton brand hotels offer an option for anyone and everyone. Hampton was actually recently named the number one in Entrepreneur&#8217;s &#8220;2015 Top Franchise Opportunities.&#8221; High startup costs scare some away, but the investment can be well worth it with a good location and commitment to customer service. GNC GNC is a great example of a anticipating a void in the market and becoming a champion of the industry. Far ahead of its time, GNC was conceived in 1935 before health food and supplements prominently existed. Now the business gets to reap the rewards of brand recognition as the world becomes increasingly health-conscious. The brand has 5,000 stores&#8212;with over 950 of them being franchise locations&#8212;that sell vitamins, weight loss and nutrition supplements and exercise aids. Hertz Hertz (also operating Dollar, Firefly, and Thrifty car rentals) is the king of rental cars. Around for nearly a century, Hertz basically invented the car rental concept and has continued to grow along with the industry. Today, Hertz stakes over 1,700 locations in the U.S. and 1,300 more worldwide. Philly Pretzel Factory Recent growth has indicated that<a href="http://ownappf.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-established-franchise-brands-to-watch-2162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Philly Pretzel Factory</a> may just have mastered pretzel game. With over 12 percent sales growth since last year and over 160 locations, Philly Pretzel Factory is absolutely doing something right. While the brand is mainly situated on the East Coast, it is spreading as customers spread the gospel of quality products and excitement mounts around promotions like National Pretzel Day (which has subsequently turned into their third highest grossing sales day.). This year, the brand added another holiday to its calendar: National Hot Dog Day.

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LANSING, Mich.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a>,&nbsp;the full-service moving franchise with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating worldwide, is closing out 2025 after a successful year that included new franchise signings and openings across North America, expanded systemwide hiring, and the celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary.Founded in 1985 as a small side business for two high school students in Lansing, Michigan, the brand has grown into an international moving company that has completed more than 10 million moves. Forty years later,&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> continues to build on that legacy with a 96% customer referral rating and an expanding portfolio of services that includes local and long-distance moving, storage, packing, and boxes and supplies.“At the end of each year, it’s always important for us to reflect on whether we’re winning together,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyshacka/">Randy Shacka</a>, president of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. “That means our franchisees, our customers, our communities and our internal teams as a franchisor. When I look back at 2025, I truly believe we are stronger today than when the year began.”Throughout 2025, the brand continued to strengthen its franchise network across the United States and Canada. The system recorded 35 franchise transfers, 19 new franchise openings and 15 new franchise signings, welcoming eight owners or ownership groups that were new to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand.A major highlight of the year was the brand’s annual Career Move Season, a systemwide hiring initiative held from March through May to prepare franchises for peak moving season. The goal for 2025 was to hire 6,500 team members across North America — a target the brand exceeded with 7,006 hires from more than 259,000 applicants.While many roles filled were movers and drivers, franchises also added customer service representatives, marketers, office managers and bookkeepers. The initiative reflects the brand’s long-standing commitment to career development, with one in three franchisees having started as frontline employees and more than 75% of managers promoted from within.“Providing opportunities has always been part of our DNA,” Shacka said. “Our goal is that people come to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and grow — whether that means building a long-term career here or leaving better prepared for whatever comes next.”June once again proved to be the busiest month of the year, culminating in the brand’s Busiest Move Weekend from June 27-29. Across those three days, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK teams completed 4,967 moves, drove more than 721,000 miles, deployed 6,043 crew members, and moved more than 15.3 million pounds of belongings.Shacka said the weekend highlighted the experience, preparation, and culture across the franchise system, with many locations finding ways to celebrate their teams while delivering high-quality service during peak demand.As TWO MEN AND A TRUCK marked its 40th anniversary, the brand reflected on a journey that began with a single pickup truck and grew into a global moving network. Over four decades, the company has logged more than 556 million miles traveled, delivered nearly 32 million service hours, and moved more than 21.6 billion pounds of belongings.The brand has also remained committed to giving back, continuing the legacy started by founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ellen-sheets-43485a3/">Mary Ellen Sheets</a>. In 2025, franchises across the system participated in campaigns including&nbsp;Movers for Moms®,&nbsp;Movers for Meals®,&nbsp;Movers for Military®,&nbsp;Movers for Mutts® and&nbsp;Truckload of Warmth®, in addition to contributing to&nbsp;<a href="https://convoyofhope.org/">Convoy of Hope</a> and partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://cheeriodicals.com/">Cheeriodicals</a>.In 2025, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earned multiple national accolades, including recognition from Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service award. The brand was also ranked No. 122 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, taking first place in the moving and junk-removal category.“These recognitions aren’t our why,” Shacka said. “They’re simply a reflection of the people who show up every day to serve customers and communities. When we stay focused on moving people forward, the results will follow.”In 2026, the company expects to continue operating across its moving, storage, packing, and long-distance services while maintaining its technology and franchise support programs. It is also looking to expand with franchise partners in New York, Texas, and California. To learn more about booking a move, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/">https://twomenandatruck.com</a> and to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com">https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com</a>.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCK:&nbsp;Headquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is an international, full-service franchised moving company with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating in 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland and the UK. Each location is independently owned and operated and together, the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK network has performed more than 10 million moves since its inception in 1985. In 2025, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was named a top franchise brand by Franchise Business Review and was also featured on Entrepreneur’s Franchisee 500 list, where the brand was ranked No. 1 in the Moving/Junk Removal Services category. The moving company known for moving people forward also received the No. 1 spot for Best National Moving Company in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest. In 2021, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was acquired by ServiceMaster® Brands, which is a leading franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation industries. ServiceMaster was founded as one of America’s first franchise businesses and does business under seven brands today across 50 states and nine countries that generate more than $3.5B in system-wide sales. For franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://franchise.twomenandatruck.com">franchise.twomenandatruck.com</a>.&nbsp;

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For over 40 years,<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> has lived up to its reputation as The Movers Who Care®, completing more than 10 million moves and earning a 96% customer referral rate. But beyond being a trusted name in moving, storage and logistics, the brand has also built a legacy of supporting United States service members and veterans — both as customers and as part of its franchise system.Whether easing the burden of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, providing veteran-focused franchise incentives or giving back through community campaigns like<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/about-us/community-service">&nbsp;Movers for Military®</a>,<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/military-movers">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> proudly serves those who serve. Veterans within the system have found not only career paths but also a deep sense of purpose and camaraderie that reflects their military experiences.<h2>Michael Sham: Navy Service to Multi-Unit Franchisee</h2>The discipline and leadership skills<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sham-6b86abb1/">&nbsp;Michael Sham</a> developed during six years in the U.S. Navy translated directly into his career with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.“As a 20-year-old in the Navy, I was tasked with running a shop of other 20-year-olds, all from different backgrounds and cultures,” Sham said. “The carryover from doing something like that to running a business is very streamlined. You are leading a group of movers — they are the soldiers going out there to fight the battles every day. It’s a lot of the same type of hands-on work we did in the military.”After leaving the Navy, Sham worked moves on the side before joining TWO MEN AND A TRUCK in Mississippi while finishing his degree. He quickly moved from mover to general manager, then into the brand’s scholarship program that helps managers become franchisees. By 2016, he owned his first franchise in North Mississippi, followed by additional locations on the Gulf Coast and in Brunswick, Georgia.“There are several programs TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers to support veterans,” Sham said. “They make an effort to attract ex-military to become franchisees. The correlation between military service and running a moving company is strong, and the learning curve is not as steep as it would be in other industries.”Sham also makes it a point to hire veterans within his own locations. “Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be very tough,” he said. “I’ve hired so many veterans over the years, and it feels great to help them. I’d recommend TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to any veteran — you can take the tools you’ve learned in service and apply them directly here.”<h2>Jackson Wibbels: Giving Back Through Movers for Military</h2>In Colorado Springs — home to five military bases — Operations Manager Jackson Wibbels has seen firsthand how deeply TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s values align with the needs of the veteran community.“Originally, I started as a driver and trainer, doing moves while I was going to college,” Wibbels said. “I stepped away for a few years, but when I came back, I was offered a management position, and I’ve been loving it ever since.”Last year, Wibbels spearheaded the franchise’s first Movers for Military campaign, partnering with<a href="https://www.veteranscenter.org/">&nbsp;Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center</a>, an organization that supports service members and their families with transition assistance, employment resources, wellness services and community connection.“We collected around 2,000 items last year, and this year we’re hoping to get 3,000 to 4,000,” Wibbels said. “With such a high number of service members in our community, anything we can collect for local veterans will be huge. Being able to provide that support is truly amazing.”The partnership has also strengthened the franchise’s ties to its community. “Our franchise has been here for 30-plus years, so people know the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK name,” Wibbels said. “Representing the brand while giving back to the military community generates a lot of attention and pride for our team.”<h2>Lindsay Gainor: Bringing Navy Values to Leadership</h2>As vice president of human resources and talent management, Navy veteran<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaygainor/">&nbsp;Lindsay Gainor</a> brings her service experience into everything she does at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.“The Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commitment — still really stick with me,” she said. “In any leadership role, those values show up in real ways: doing the right thing, even when it’s hard; facing tough situations without backing down; and showing up for your team and customers every single day.”Gainor originally enlisted as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, determined to become the first in her family to attend college with the help of the GI Bill. What she gained along the way, however, was far more than tuition support.“The Navy really threw me in the deep end,” she said. “I learned to problem-solve under pressure and discovered how important teamwork really is. Those lessons carry over to what we do every day at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. Our movers, our drivers, our franchisees — everyone depends on each other. If one teammate fails, the team fails.”Her advice to veterans considering a career with the brand? “You will excel here. Don’t underestimate the value of your military experience,” she said. “The skills you bring from service — discipline, leadership, resilience — are exactly what make people successful here. One out of three of our franchisees started on the truck. The opportunity is here. If you want it, come take it.”<h2>A Legacy of Veteran Support</h2>With more than 30 franchise units owned by veterans, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK continues to strengthen its reputation as a veteran-friendly franchise. Since 2005, the brand has offered a veteran discount on the franchise fee — recently increased to 20% off — making ownership more accessible for those who have served.The brand has also been recognized repeatedly as a top franchise for veterans, including by<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/two-men-and-a-truck-movers-for-military-program-helps-veterans/">&nbsp;Franchise Business Review</a> (2018-2024) and<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/two-men-and-a-truck/282900">&nbsp;Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans</a> (2021, 2024, 2025).“Whether it’s helping veterans start their own business, providing meaningful employment or giving back through campaigns like Movers for Military, this brand has proven its commitment time and again,” Gainor said.<h2>Moving Veterans Forward</h2>From supporting military families during PCS moves to helping veterans transition into meaningful civilian careers, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is committed to moving veterans forward — in business, in their communities and in life.“Running a franchise is a lot like serving in the military,” Sham said. “You lead, you adapt, you build a team, and you accomplish the mission together. That’s what makes TWO MEN AND A TRUCK such a great fit for veterans.”For more information on moving with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, franchising or to find an open position with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, please visit<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-midyear-momentum-21-signings-18-openings-and-record-breaking-revenue-from-value-flex-program-2727215"> TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | The Movers Who Care</a>.

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