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For Albany natives&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sullivan-4459304?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-southwest-georgia-sullivan-brothers-2729077" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tom</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fhsullivan?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-southwest-georgia-sullivan-brothers-2729077" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Frank Sullivan</a>, launching a business together was always part of the plan.When they discovered the story of&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-southwest-georgia-sullivan-brothers-2729077" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> — which was founded in the early 1980s as a&nbsp; way for two brothers to make extra money while they were in high school — they were inspired to take the leap into entrepreneurship.&nbsp; Now, with their own&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/info">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> franchise officially set to open in Southwest Georgia, they’re ready to grow a business together while also giving back to the community that shaped them. Backed by a nationally recognized brand, the Sullivan brothers aim to fill a gap in the local market and create new jobs, all while building something of their own. 1851 spoke with the brothers to learn more about their backgrounds, what drew them to franchising and their plans for the future.&nbsp;1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know? Tom Sullivan: We’ve both worked in health care for a long time and are staying in our current careers. We’ve hired a great team to manage the day-to-day, but we’re still involved as owners and plan to stay very close to the business to make sure it’s a success. I’ve been in health care administration for about 31 years, and in our service area we saw a clear need for a professional, insured moving company. The market was ready.Frank Sullivan:&nbsp;My background is also in health care, more specifically in sales. That experience taught me how important customer service is. That’s something we’re focused on bringing to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK — building a customer-centric culture and a team that’s united around that goal.1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you? Frank: We live in a rural area, and I’ve always wanted to create opportunities for our families and our community. When we came across TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and started doing our research, it became clear that their mission aligned with ours. They want to build something meaningful — and so do we.Tom:&nbsp;Owning your own business is part of the American Dream. We wanted to bring value to our own lives, but also to our customers and the broader community. We’re from Albany, and it’s always been a dream of mine to help invest back into the area and create jobs for people here.1851: What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company? Frank: What really sold us was the family-oriented focus of the brand. That’s at the core of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s story — and as two brothers going into business together, it felt like the perfect fit.Tom: We joke it should be called TWO BROTHERS AND A TRUCK in our case! The brand is also incredibly well-ranked in the franchise world. They’re consistently in the top 50 across all concepts — and that’s a reflection of how well-run the company is from top to bottom.1851: What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?Tom:&nbsp;We’re planning a ribbon-cutting with the local chamber soon, and we’re excited about the long-term potential here. There’s a real opportunity for growth and job creation.We look forward to serving the communities of Valdosta, Albany, Tifton, Moultrie, and Thomasville for years to come.Frank:&nbsp;The community response has already been overwhelming — we’re getting inquiries and calls before we’ve even officially opened. Long term, we want to open a second dispatch office to expand our reach. We’re also exploring other franchise opportunities within the broader ServiceMaster system.1851: Is there anything else about your story you want us to know?Frank:&nbsp;We’re a very close-knit family, so getting to spend more time together and build something together — personally and professionally — is really special.Tom:&nbsp;We both grew up here, and our reputation means everything to us. We want people to know they can trust us to provide a high-quality service because we love this community and we’re proud to serve it.1851: What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?Tom:&nbsp;There’s a lot of work involved in preparing to open a franchise, but it’s been worth it so far. The foundation you build at the start really matters.Frank: Be prepared to learn. The logistics side has been a big learning curve for me. But if you stay curious, hire people who want to grow, and talk to other franchisees to understand their journey, you’ll be in a much stronger position to succeed.For more information on franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck">https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck</a>.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCK:&nbsp;Headquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a national, 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. 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<a href="http://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-southwest-georgia-sullivan-brothers-2729077" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> franchise.twomenandatruck.com</a>.&nbsp;

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Tom and Frank Sullivan: Bringing TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to Southwest Georgia

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With a deep love for their hometown of Albany, Georgia, Tom and Frank Sullivan are launching a new chapter as franchise owners to invest in their community and build a legacy together.

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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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LANSING, Mich. —&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandajunktruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®</a>, a fast-growing junk removal franchise, has been named to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/fastest-growing-ranking">Top New and Emerging Franchises list by Entrepreneur magazine</a>, a distinction that recognizes standout brands that have begun franchising within the past five years and are demonstrating strong early growth.Entrepreneur builds the list using its Franchise 500 evaluation, which reviews more than 150 data points, including costs, growth, franchisee support, brand strength and financial stability. The Top New and Emerging Franchises list focuses on brands that began franchising in 2020 or later and have started gaining traction in the market.“Watching the system grow like this has been exciting,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyshacka">Randy Shacka</a>, president of TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK. “We built the brand to be straightforward for owners, with the support they need behind them, while giving customers a reliable option for junk removal.”TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK, now operating more than 70 locations across 23 states, has found its stride by making junk removal simple, handling everything from old furniture and appliances removal to major cleanouts for homeowners and businesses alike.Being part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicemaster.com/">ServiceMaster Brands</a> family gives the company a serious edge, drawing on a long history of franchise know-how and resources. ServiceMaster, which has been around since the early days of franchising, manages several service brands across the country, bringing in over $3.5 billion in sales across its entire system.TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK also builds on the trusted reputation of its sister company,&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a>, which has been a leader in the moving industry since 1985 and operates hundreds of locations worldwide.To learn more about franchising with TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandajunktruck.com">https://franchise.twomenandajunktruck.com</a>.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 more than 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 $3.5 billion in systemwide 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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