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LANSING, MI -&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a>, the nation’s largest franchisor in the moving industry with over 400 franchises and more than 3,000 trucks in operation, wrapped up 2022 with impressive achievements. Throughout the year, the brand celebrated its nine millionth move, opened 13 new locations, completed 15 signings and added 251 new trucks onto the road."2022 was an impressive year of growth for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/qa-with-president-of-two-men-and-a-truckr-randy-shacka-2711865#franchisor">Randy Shacka</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> president. “ Each year, we hit new milestones and continue to break records — and this past year has been no exception. We’ve entered new markets, expanded existing territories and introduced critical enhancements that have all but secured our position as one of the best investments in franchising.”In addition to its traditional moving and packing services, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK rolled out a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/how-integrated-storage-helped-make-two-men-and-a-truckr-the-best-investment-in-its-segment-2718648#featured">range of storage options</a>, diversifying revenue streams and securing year-round business opportunities for franchisees. To leverage any facilities a franchisee may have, the franchise offers a range of storage options, including on-site and off-site, vaulted and portable.“We’ve been a leader in this industry for nearly four decades, and we’re always looking ahead,” Shacka said. “We’re always thinking about how we can offer more services for our customers and a stronger, more profitable business for our franchisees.”On top of offering enhanced services, the brand also saw continued franchise expansion nationwide.&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK broke into its 47th state with the opening of its first location in New Hampshire. The faces behind the new location are TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchisees&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-oversmith-33965a1a?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alan Oversmith</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-turbeville-95338762?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Joseph Turbeville</a>.The team also set its sights on the beautiful state of California for continued franchise expansion. “California is a big market that we can’t wait to expand in,” 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=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pamela Batten</a>. “We have several franchisees in the California area who are really thriving, but there are 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. The team has identified room to add more than 30 new territories across the state, including in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.Another highlight in 2022 was an exciting new partnership with franchising-focused lender&nbsp;<a href="https://www.applepiecapital.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ApplePie Capital</a>. This dynamic relationship will help incoming and existing franchisees secure financing to start and scale their businesses.&nbsp;“We’re thrilled to partner with ApplePie as they understand our business model, brand promise and core values,” said Batten. “They are impressed by our story and eager to help our franchisees take their growth plans to the next level.”&nbsp;ApplePie Capital is different from other lenders in that they focus exclusively on franchising and offer a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLyiClKfFjs&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">full range of financing options</a>, centered on getting franchise owners the right capital at the right time to accelerate their growth.In 2023,&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK will increase their focus on expanding the&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/long-distance-moving/value-flex?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">long-distance crated service</a>, which has seen exponential growth over the past few years. Additionally, in the spring months, the brand will expand its junk service even further, bringing additional career growth and sales opportunities to those within the brand.“As we head into 2023, we will focus on investing behind the best ideas for growth, continuing to deliver on our plans and living our values every day,” said Shacka. “We will also focus on flexibility in our business plans to quickly respond to the rapidly changing external environment to maximize our opportunities for growth.”The franchise&nbsp;will also continue to focus on franchise expansion throughout the country, with available territories open in&nbsp;New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, California, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Washington and Vermont.&nbsp;As TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s well-positioned business model and multiple revenue streams continues to be recognized by more and more passionate entrepreneurs, the company is poised to continue the momentum seen this past year into 2023 and beyond.&nbsp;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=two-men-and-a-truck-celebrates-another-successful-year-with-13-new-openings-in-2022-as-the-moving-industry-continues-to-boom-2721208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/</a>.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCKHeadquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in North America. Currently, there are more than 405 locations and 3,000 trucks operating in 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland and the UK. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has performed more than 9 million moves since its inception in 1985 and has seen consistent growth dating back to December 2009. In 2022, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked TWO MEN AND A TRUCK as one of the top 500 franchises in the U.S. and No. 1 in the moving/junk removal category. Franchise Business Review also named TWO MEN AND A TRUCK a 2022 Top 200 Franchise and a 2021 Top Recession-Proof Franchise. As of August 2021, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has joined the ServiceMaster brand. ServiceMaster was founded as one of America’s first franchise businesses and does business under six brands today across 50 states and nine countries that generate more than $3.3B in system-wide sales: ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, AmeriSpec and Furniture Medic. For franchising opportunities, visit franchise.twomenandatruck.com.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Celebrates Another Successful Year With 13 New Openings in 2022 as the Moving Industry Continues to Boom

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The 400-plus-unit moving franchise ends 2022 with impressive growth, innovative new services and momentum going into the new year.

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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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The brand’s “Gateway to Growth” conference brought franchise owners, corporate leaders and industry partners together in St. Louis to celebrate achievements and prepare for the year ahead.

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