TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

<a href="https://twomenandajunktruck.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-junk-truck-franchise-scott-brutosky-2730220" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK</a> of<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/il/chicago/lake-county/junk?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-junk-truck-franchise-scott-brutosky-2730220" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Lake County</a> opened August 29, marking a second growth lane for longtime<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-junk-truck-franchise-scott-brutosky-2730220" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> owner<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/two-men-and-a-junk-truck_exciting-news-two-men-and-a-junk-truck-activity-7367198141017706499-CQX9?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-junk-truck-franchise-scott-brutosky-2730220" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Scott Brutosky</a>. After more than two decades in moving, he sees junk removal as a cleaner answer to staffing while giving his team more chances to build customer relationships and drive sales.“Staffing is the toughest issue in small business today,” he said. “The junk side lets us build deeper partnerships with the people on those trucks, with more of a sales and relationship focus. That&nbsp;could make staffing a bit easier than in the moving business. It’s also energizing to do something new.”Brutosky says the move was a logical extension inside a brand he trusts and one he expects to scale. “The decision to add junk was essentially a no-brainer. The franchisor has a strong product, and I believe junk can become an even better part of the portfolio over the long term for owners already in the system.”1851 Franchise sat down with Brutosky to discuss his franchising journey with<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/info">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> and his decision to pivot into junk hauling with TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK. Here’s what he had to say:1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know?Scott Brutosky: I’ve lived in 11 states and lived and worked overseas on several expat assignments. I’m married with two stepchildren and two grandchildren. I value honesty and straightforward communication. I’m naturally introverted, but I enjoy talking in depth about subjects that interest me. From a customer service standpoint — whether you’re at a large corporation or handing a single order at a counter — the goal is the same: make sure the customer leaves happy and do your best to go above and beyond. Kindness and patience matter.1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Brutosky: We originally approached franchising as an investment. I kept a full-time, demanding corporate role for about 20 years after we bought in. My last position was vice president of global supply chain and distribution at a four billion-dollar company. I oversaw areas like warehousing, transportation, logistics and trade compliance.&nbsp;I spent most of my career at two companies — one in Houston and then 29 years at another based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.1851: What was your perception of franchising prior to becoming a franchisee, and what do you want people to know about franchising now that you are in it?Brutosky: Like many people, I didn’t fully appreciate what small businesses deal with, including the pros and cons of a franchise system. We wanted a well-run investment with solid support, and we found that. The biggest surprise has been how open and transparent my peers in the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK system are. Over 23 years the network has evolved from mostly operators who started as movers and drivers to a broader mix that includes people with diverse business experience. That’s improved the overall operation.Owning a small business is hard. At a 30,000-employee company, there are many different departments with lots of different expertise to handle things, but in a small company you wear a lot of hats. Franchises aren’t all the same, there are good and bad franchises, but in our experience, TWO MEN AND AND A TRUCK’s fellow owners share information freely. That openness is a real advantage.1851: What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Brutosky: A family member was looking for business investments and naturally gravitated to franchise opportunities. I did my due diligence on TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and found a resale in Lake County, Illinois. It was already set up — four years of history, trucks, basics and a manager — so it felt like a safer bet. We bought it in 2003.On TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK: It brings a different set of challenges and opportunities. Staffing is the toughest issue in small business today. The junk side lets us build deeper partnerships with the people on those trucks, with more of a sales and relationship focus. That can make staffing a bit easier than in the moving business. It’s also energizing to do something new, and I didn’t want to watch someone else take the opportunity in our market.1851: What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?Brutosky: We plan to expand. Our two franchise agreements aren’t on the same renewal cycle. Lake County came up first, and the brand separated junk from moving to help junk perform as a distinct business. Our second franchise, West Cook County remains tied to our moving business and won’t be available for about a year and a half. Short answer: yes, we intend to grow and would like to reach the level of the larger competitors in junk.1851: Is there anything else about your story you want us to know?Brutosky: The decision to add junk was essentially a no-brainer. The franchisor has a strong product, and I believe junk can become an even better part of the portfolio over the long term for owners already in the system.1851: What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?Brutosky: Do your due diligence. Talk to as many owners in the system as you can to understand how open they are and how they view the franchisor. Get a clear picture of what you’re signing up for. And remember, not all franchises — or franchisors — are the same. Pick the system that fits your goals and values.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK:Headquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK is a full-service junk removal company that is committed to conquering your clutter. The company handles furniture pickup, appliance removal, debris cleanouts, and more, offering a hassle-free experience for residential and commercial customers. With over 70 locations across 23 U.S. states, the brand operates as a franchise-based business, and each location is independently owned and operated. TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK is part of ServiceMaster® Brands, 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. TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK is the sister brand of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, a trusted moving company founded in 1985, which operates 430 locations in 48 U.S. states, as well as in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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Scott Brutosky Launches TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK in Lake County, Illinois

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After 20-plus years of franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, Brutosky is pivoting to junk hauling with TMAJT with plans to scale towards the market’s top competitors.

How Scott Brutosky Is Energized with New Opportunity Joining TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK® Franchise in Lake County, Illinois

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<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> of&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/fl/treasure-coast">Treasure Coast</a> is now owned by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-wallace-b12b04b9">Rob Wallace</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-jent-74489716b/">Anthony Jent</a>, who took over the Port St. Lucie, Florida, location in September, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tcbusiness.com/local-interest/two-men-and-a-truck-moving-business-under-new-ownership-on-treasure-coast/">recent Treasure Coast Business article</a>.Both owners started their careers with the brand as movers in Ohio. Wallace joined the company in 1996 while in college and later moved into leadership and ownership roles. Jent began as a mover in 2012 and worked his way into operations and management before becoming a co-owner of multiple locations.Today, Wallace and Jent own locations in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, along with additional territories in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The Treasure Coast acquisition is their fourth market together.The location will continue offering local and long-distance moving, packing services and the sale of boxes and packing supplies. The new owners plan to keep the existing team in place and remain involved in the local community.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tcbusiness.com/local-interest/two-men-and-a-truck-moving-business-under-new-ownership-on-treasure-coast/">here</a>.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&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | The Movers Who Care</a>.

Rob Wallace and Anthony Jent, both former movers, take over the Port St. Lucie location and plan to continue serving the local community.

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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;

The moving franchise entered new markets, added new owners and expanded hiring across the United States and Canada during 2025.

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