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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-halcovitch-42b272139/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-canada-brantford-ontario-halcovitch-gibb-2729961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nick Halcovitch</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gibb-307b6795/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-canada-brantford-ontario-halcovitch-gibb-2729961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James Gibb</a> have been best friends since high school, and now they’re business partners bringing&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.ca/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-canada-brantford-ontario-halcovitch-gibb-2729961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> to Brantford, Ontario, this August. After years of talking about building something together, the timing was finally right. Gibb had already established himself as a respected business owner in the area, running several&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicemaster.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-canada-brantford-ontario-halcovitch-gibb-2729961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ServiceMaster</a> franchises. When he recognized the potential for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/info">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> to complement his existing businesses, he pitched the idea to Halcovitch — and the decision came easily.“I was tired of working 50 to 60 hours a week for someone else and wanted to put that energy into something for myself,” Halcovitch said. “Building a business has always been a dream — something I can maybe pass on to future kids. A lot of it is about providing more for my future family.”With Halcovitch’s background in customer service and management and Gibb’s business acumen and local ties, the two are focused on building more than just a successful moving company. They’re aiming to become a trusted part of the community, known for professionalism, empathy and the values that have always grounded their friendship.1851 Franchise sat down with Halcovitch to talk about going into business with his best friend and the journey the two of them have made with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. Here’s what he had to say:1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know?Nick Halcovitch: James and I have been best friends since high school. We’ve always shared a vision of building something meaningful together — something that reflects our values and makes a real impact on the community. He’s been a respected business owner in the Brantford area for about eight years now and has built a strong reputation, not just for running successful businesses but for supporting others and being a part of the community.I come from the customer service and management side of things, where I’ve always focused on putting people first. Whether it was managing teams or handling day-to-day operations, I’ve tried to lead with integrity and make sure every customer interaction is a positive one.When the opportunity came up to open a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK location in Brantford, it just made sense. James brings the business side and the deep community ties, and I bring the operational side and the focus on service. It’s the perfect blend. We’re excited to bring something really special to Brantford — something built on professionalism, trust and genuine care for the people we serve.1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Halcovitch: I was a senior manager for a large landscape company in Hamilton.James owns a few ServiceMaster locations, which are franchises owned by the same corporation that owns TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. He figured it would complement his ServiceMaster business really well for pack-outs and things like that.He came to me with the idea of buying a franchise, and I’ve always wanted to be self-employed. I was also looking for a career change, so the timing was perfect. I was tired of working 50 to 60 hours a week for someone else and wanted to put that energy into something for myself. Building a business has always been a dream — something I can maybe pass on to future kids. A lot of it is about providing more for my future family.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?Halcovitch: It’s more work than I thought. I knew it would be a lot, but for some reason, I assumed you’d just follow the steps and it’d be easy. But there’s a lot more setup involved, which is totally fine — it was just surprising.That said, the amount of support TWO MEN AND A TRUCK provides their franchise owners is incredible.1851: What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Halcovitch: Definitely the core values — the Grandma Rule and the focus on customer service.When I worked in landscaping, it was a similar industry where everyone thinks they can do it, and it’s hard to stand out. But seeing how TWO MEN AND A TRUCK puts customer service front and center really stood out to me. That was a big selling point.1851: What is the Grandma Rule?Halcovitch: It’s basically treat every client as if it were your own grandmother. It’s simple, but it definitely goes a long way.1851: What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?Halcovitch: We want to grow the business as large as we can. We’re starting with two trucks and hope to add a third in a few months. We want to be the number one moving company in our area.We also want to be active in the community — get involved in charitable programs and be known for more than just moving. Being a big part of the community is really important to us.1851: Is there anything else about your story you want us to know?Halcovitch: James and I have known each other since we were about 15. We’ve always been close — hung out every week before we were working together. He’s an old soul and someone I’ve always gone to for advice. He knew I was looking for a career change, and when he brought me the idea, it was a no-brainer. I’ve always wanted to work with him.1851: What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?Halcovitch: Find a good partner. I’ve got a great one, and that’s been incredibly helpful.When we met other new franchise owners at the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK head office in Michigan, we saw what some of them were going through. Having a strong partner beside me was a huge benefit.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Canada:TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is an international, full-service franchised moving company with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating in 48 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. The moving company has been in Canada for the past 20 years, and more than 30 franchise locations are operating within Canada. In 2024, the Canadian locations moved 26,000 customers while maintaining a 95% referral rating, living up to the brand’s tagline as the Movers Who Care®.&nbsp; TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers comprehensive home and business moving services, professional packing and unpacking, and storage and junk removal services.

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Best Friends Bring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to Brantford, Ontario 

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Nick Halcovitch and his longtime friend James Gibb are blending business savvy and service values to bring a community-focused moving company to Brantford in August.

Lifelong Friends Bring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® to Brantford, Ontario

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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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