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<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=americas-largest-moving-franchise-eyes-california-for-continued-expansion-with-room-to-add-30-territories-2719628" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a>®, the nation’s largest franchisor in the moving industry with over 380 franchises and 3,000 trucks in operation, has seen&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truckr-experiences-momentum-during-the-start-of-2022-on-pace-to-reach-400th-location-and-hit-9-millionth-move-2718405">tremendous momentum</a> so far this year, celebrating its nine millionth move, opening 11 new locations and adding 70 new trucks onto the road in the first half of 2022. Now, the team has set its sights on the beautiful state of California for continued franchise expansion.“California is really a big market that we are excited about,” said TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Compliance Director&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-batten-b3053216?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=americas-largest-moving-franchise-eyes-california-for-continued-expansion-with-room-to-add-30-territories-2719628" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pam Batten</a>. “The population there is obviously massive, and there are always a lot of people moving in and out of the state. We have several franchisees in the California area who are really thriving, but there is still plenty of opportunities to serve those customers we haven’t been able to reach yet.”TWO MEN AND A TRUCK currently has 12 franchises open in California, Batten says, including one just recently opened in Pomona. The team has identified room to add 30+ new territories across the state, including in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.<a href="https://blog.twomenandatruckfranchising.com/2022/07/22/california-franchisee-finds-ideal-balance-between-motherhood-and-business-ownership/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=americas-largest-moving-franchise-eyes-california-for-continued-expansion-with-room-to-add-30-territories-2719628" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Samantha Miller</a> is the franchisee behind the recent Pomona signing. Before franchising, she worked with some of the biggest names in the retail industry, such as Target and Macy’s, leading management, operations, events and marketing teams nationwide. After the pandemic hit and Miller decided it was time for something new, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emerged as the perfect fit.&nbsp;“When I was initially researching franchises, I spoke to 20 brands from retail to food, and after speaking with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and learning about their values and what they stood for, I was hooked,” said Miller. “I knew I could be successful with their support behind me. Growing up, my brother worked for a local moving company, and I saw how successful the owners were. By partnering with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, I didn’t have to wait to build brand recognition, but I could jump right in. I also called every franchise owner in California and many across the country and basically interviewed them to learn more about their experience with the brand. I didn’t meet anyone who didn’t love TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.”Now, Miller says her goal is to open other TWO MEN AND A TRUCK territories in California and help establish the brand more in the state.&nbsp;“I want to create a successful business not only for myself and my family but for my community which is why I chose to franchise,” said Miller. “If I hadn’t partnered with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, I would be starting in an industry that I didn’t come from and had no experience in. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has the experience, and a successful business model developed from trial and error that will give me a head start at success.”And Batten says that the business model has been expanding even more over the past few years, with the addition of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truckr-ramps-up-junk-removal-service-creating-new-revenue-stream-for-franchise-owners-2718830">new service offerings</a> like junk removal and storage. “These types of services are more needed than ever in states like California,” she said. “As people move around and downsize, we have a lot of franchisees that add these services, and there is a lot of opportunity in California.”Overall, Batten says the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK team is thrilled to welcome Miller to the family and is excited to sign more franchisees in The Golden State. “Samantha is a great addition to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK system and is a great example of the types of passionate entrepreneurs we are looking for,” she said. “You don’t need to have any moving experience — we will teach you how to open the business and provide all the support needed to succeed in California.”To learn more about franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, visit<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=americas-largest-moving-franchise-eyes-california-for-continued-expansion-with-room-to-add-30-territories-2719628" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/</a>.

America’s Largest Moving Franchise Eyes California for Continued Expansion With Room to Add 30+ Territories

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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is looking to bring its high-quality and reliable moving services to The Golden State, focusing on exceptional customer service and ancillary services like storage and junk removal.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandajunktruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®</a> brought franchise owners and corporate leaders together for the company’s 2026 Annual Conference, held Feb. 21-24 at the Marriott Grand in St. Louis, Missouri. The multi-day event focused on collaboration, recognition, and strategic planning as the brand prepares for the upcoming busy moving season.“TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has always been about empowering our franchise owners to grow strong businesses while serving their communities,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyshacka/">Randy Shacka,</a> president of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. “Annual Conference gives us the opportunity to come together, celebrate the achievements across the system and share the strategies that will help our franchises continue to grow, even in a changing market.”This year’s theme, “Gateway to Growth,” was inspired by the conference’s host city and its historic significance as the gateway to the American West.“We were in St. Louis, which is home to the Gateway Arch, and historically it served as a staging point for explorers and pioneers. Our conference represents a gateway to growth for the system and our franchises”, said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikishook/">Riki Shook</a>, marketing and communications director.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>A Week of Learning and Collaboration</h2>Throughout the four-day event, franchise owners participated in keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and networking opportunities designed to help them strengthen their operations and prepare for the busy season ahead.“A lot of the focus this year was on innovation and technology, looking at where the system needs to be from a sales, marketing and operations perspective,” Shook said. “We really focused on tools for growth and where the moving industry is going as a whole.”The conference also featured a vendor marketplace with record participation from partners providing technology, marketing and operational services to franchise owners.“Having our annual conference at the beginning of the year really sets the stage for the rest of the year,” Shook said. “Franchise owners get to connect with peers, talk about what’s working in their markets and share best practices.”<h2>Recognizing Franchise Excellence</h2>A highlight of the conference was the annual awards ceremony, which recognized franchises and team members for operational performance, leadership, and community impact.During the conference, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK recognized franchises that reached major revenue milestones through the brand’s Million Dollar Club, which celebrates locations achieving significant levels of annual gross revenue.“We also had a new award this year, the Heart of the Brand Award,” Shook said. “That one was really to reinforce the ‘movers who care’ mindset and the support system that franchise owners build within their local teams.”The 2026 award winners included:<ul><li>Founders Award: Berkeley, California — Mark Snyir and Tanya Nickel</li><li>Safety Award: Lubbock, Texas</li><li>Business Moves Revenue Award: St. George, Utah — Justin Phillips and Kirk Phillips</li><li>Boxes and Packing Revenue Award: Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — Britt Lanier and Susan Lanier</li><li>Interstate Annual Gross Revenue Award: St. Louis, Missouri — Naim Gasanov, Doug Haber, John Judson, Tom Schopp, Joel Trost and Steve West</li><li>Multi-Family Award: Columbus, Ohio — Justin and Stephanie Clarey</li><li>Crated Moving Award: Springfield, Virginia — Martin Pollack</li><li>Sales Order Growth Award, Under 18 Months: Huntington Beach, California — Komal and Santanu Bandyopadhyay</li><li>Sales Order Growth Award, Over 18 Months: College Station, Texas — Jay Mellentine and Christine Thomas</li><li>Highest Single Unit Gross Revenue Award: St. Louis, Missouri — Naim Gasanov, Doug Haber, John Judson, Tom Schopp, Joel Trost and Steve West</li><li>Highest Multi-Unit Operating Unit Gross Revenue Award: Minneapolis South, Minnesota — Nick Bailey</li><li>International Move Hero: Sam Hellem - Colorado Springs, Colorado&nbsp;</li><li>Heart of the Brand Award: Taylor Suman — Fort Worth, Texas franchisee</li><li>Newsmaker Award: Twin Cities — Nick Bailey</li><li>Achievement In Excellence Program (AIE) No. 1 U.S. Metro Market: Charlottesville, Virginia — Nathan Bocock and Bryan and Rebecca Feldman</li><li>AIE Program No. 1 Mod-Market: Idaho Falls, Idaho — Terry Bruns, Lucas Keefe and</li><li>Exceptional Customer Service Award: Gainesville, Florida — Mark and Saundria Golden, Chris Hardoin and Anyse Medwedeff</li><li>Humanitarian Award: Grand Rapids North, Michigan — Heidi and Kyle Norcutt</li></ul><h2>Looking Ahead</h2>As the brand prepares for the busy summer moving season, leadership emphasized the importance of refining strategies now so franchise locations are positioned for success when demand increases.“The strength of our brand has always come from the dedication of our franchise owners and the teams they build in their communities,” Shacka said. “When we come together to share ideas, celebrate success and prepare for the year ahead, it reinforces the culture that has driven this brand for 40 years and positions our entire system for continued growth.”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 United Kingdom. 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 2026, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was featured on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, where the brand was ranked No. 1 in the Moving/Junk Removal Services category. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was also named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review and was featured on the Best National Moving Company List by Newsweek. 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>.

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