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In a time when so many <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/7-reasons-why-its-time-change-jobs-during-covid-coronavirus-2020-6?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-two-men-and-a-truck-2713911" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Americans are seeking to make a career change</a>, franchising offers an opportunity for them to take ownership of their income through investing in their own business. Choosing the right franchise can be a difficult process and, oftentimes, cost of entry can be a major factor at play in that final decision.Cheryl Ackley, Franchise Development Specialist at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, said that considering the size of the territory can play a factor in the price. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, for example, offers two types of markets: a Mini-market territory that can be run between $100K - $192K and the Standard Market that runs between $179K - $585K. Ackley said there are a lot of variables that can go into that final price, such as authority fees, site selection, equipment, leasing and transportation.“Initial investments may vary by state or region,” said Ackley. “Due to the difference in licensing, insurance and commercial rental rates.”In a turbulent economy, franchise candidates want to be sure they have the support needed to survive in the initial opening stages. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Multi-unit Franchisee Mike Reps said the resources that corporate can provide throughout the start-up process are critical. “TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® was huge during the onboarding process,” said Reps. “They really provided everything we needed.”A good franchisor will provide a range of resources, from human resources services, a unified employee handbook, marketing to get the word out to local markets, and field assistance to guide the new franchisee and their new team through the onboarding process.&nbsp;“Their team even called weekly in the first couple of months just to check in and answer any questions,” said Reps. “I’ve been extremely happy with the amount of help and guidance we received.”For so many franchisees, the promise of a recession-proof industry and franchise is detrimental to their final decision to franchise with a specific brand. There are characteristics to look for when considering a franchise, one being a continuous and steady need for the franchise’s services. For example, Ackley says the necessity for moving services is constant.“Throughout the last 35 years, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has understood that moving under varied circumstances, especially now during a pandemic, can be incredibly stressful,” Ackley said. “Revenue diversification such as long-distance moves, business moves, storage, and junk removal allow each franchisee to be more resistant to an ever changing economy.”Franchisees seem to be responding well to that line of thought. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® currently has several candidates working toward franchise ownership. During the fourth quarter, the brand will be adding several units, with many more in line for the spring of 2021.&nbsp;“We value our relationships with new candidates and our existing franchisees who continue to pursue expansion opportunities,” said Ackley.As one of those multi-franchisees, Reps attests that the value of expansion is more than just a profitable investment; it’s about building opportunities for people in the community. With the proper resources, the right brand can bring jobs to the greater community and a career path for promising employees.“Creating opportunities for good people; that’s why I do this,” said Reps. “We have people that show a will and want to forward their careers. We could only do that so much with the one location. We’ve had to grow because we've had people too talented to operate the existing jobs we had for them.”As for the final cost of buying a franchise, weighing the options and value can be simple: consider the overall cost, resources that are involved and the fiscal opportunity the franchise can bring to the community. People considering buying into a franchise should think of these aspects before deciding to commit.

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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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