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For three and a half years,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-morais-2b432527a/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-franchisee-jason-morais-halifax-2731590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jason Morais</a> practiced law in Prince Edward Island in a “suit and tie” career that ranged from criminal defense to property transactions. The work was steady, but it never replaced his pull toward entrepreneurship. The confines of the office setting couldn't suppress his desire to build something of his own. In 2017, Morais partnered with local business mentor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-murphy-71a43b58/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-franchisee-jason-morais-halifax-2731590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kevin Murphy</a> to acquire the&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-franchisee-jason-morais-halifax-2731590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> franchise in Halifax.&nbsp;Drawn to the brand's mission of "Moving People Forward," Morais saw an opportunity to alleviate the stress of relocating by focusing on superior customer service rather than just logistics. Nearly a decade later, Morais is still building the business, using the franchise’s systems to help the Halifax community navigate their most significant life transitions.Morais sat down with 1851 Franchise to discuss his franchising journey with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/info">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> and why he believes the brand’s support system and focus on community service make the work meaningful. Here’s what he had to say:1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know?Jason Morais:&nbsp;I'm from Prince Edward Island originally, a little island province north of Nova Scotia. I went to the local university there, graduated from the business program, and then I went to Bond University, which is in Australia, to get my law degree. It was a fun couple of years living down there. I returned home to Prince Edward Island in 2013 and practiced law for three and a half years. I enjoyed it, but I always had a passion for business. I always knew I wanted to do something in the business world.1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Morais:&nbsp;As a lawyer, I was working in an office setting in a suit and tie every day.&nbsp;I did a lot of property law as well as corporate, criminal and family, and a little bit of civil litigation.&nbsp;I was looking for other opportunities when I first connected with my business partner, who is a well-known local entrepreneur in town, and decided we would do something together.&nbsp;We got wind that the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halifax location was for sale so we inquired about it. I traveled up to Ontario and met a number of franchisees there. I enjoyed learning about the business and they were very open with sharing a lot of information about the system. You really got a sense that it was like a family. With franchising, there's a support system that comes with the business, which is nice.&nbsp;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?Morais:&nbsp;I honestly didn't have much franchise knowledge one way or another, but I can say that from day one I have always felt like I can pick up the phone and call somebody for help. My calls are always met with, "How can I help?" Chances are whatever you're going through, someone else has gone through before. That support has been a great help, especially when we were starting out.&nbsp;My business partner has been in business for over 40 years and owned a few restaurants that were franchises, so he had some experience with the model. He has been a great partner and mentor as well to help steer the roads.1851:&nbsp;What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Morais:&nbsp;I grew up working in the restaurant industry doing bartending, serving, and management. I always enjoyed getting to work with people directly and provide service. My business partner, Kevin Murphy, is involved in the hospitality space, so customer service is paramount to both of us.&nbsp;We looked at the moving business like it's a customer service business; we just happen to move furniture. We felt like what TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was doing was ahead of the curve with their focus on customer service. We also liked the philosophy, giving back to the community and some of their core values. We really take the phrase "treat every customer like it's your grandmother" to heart. We thought it was a great opportunity and we're certainly very happy we pulled the trigger on it.1851:&nbsp;What do you hope to achieve with your business?&nbsp;Morais:&nbsp;I hope we can keep making a positive impact on people. I really got the message when I met with the other franchisees about "Moving People Forward." I know that's a tagline, but you genuinely are. Buying a house is often the single largest transaction someone will make in their life, so it can be high stress. It feels great to come in and take that stress off of them. We handle their most prized possessions and family heirlooms, so it’s important to do a good job. It's a fun industry and the work we do always makes us feel good. There's definitely some crazy days, but it's been a lot of fun.1851:&nbsp;What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?Morais:&nbsp;Working with a good strong brand that has a track record of success is so important. I would encourage people to talk to other franchisees because you'll get a sense pretty quick how people generally feel about the brand. Generally speaking, I recommend a franchise. You get a lot of good support and a roadmap for success. At the end of the day, you still have to be willing to put the work in. You underestimate just how much work those first few years are because you're going to wear a lot of hats, but hopefully it ends up being worth it.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 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland, and the U.K. 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®. 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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Why Jason Morais Bought a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise in Halifax

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After three years practicing law, Morais realized his true passion for service and partnered with another local entrepreneur to take over a business that helps move people forward.

Former Lawyer Jason Morais Finds Purpose in the Moving Industry Through TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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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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Former Lawyer Jason Morais Finds Purpose in the Moving Industry Through TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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