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<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a>, a national, full-service moving company with more than 405 franchises and 3,000 trucks in operation across the U.S., Canada and the UK, has announced 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-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ApplePie Capital</a>. The 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 ServiceMaster Brands Franchise Development Manager Jeremy Wallace. “They are impressed by our story and eager to help our franchisees take their growth plans to the next level. This partnership provides new franchisees coming into the system and existing owners looking to grow a streamlined and efficient process for securing capital.”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-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">full range of financing options</a>, all focused on getting franchise owners the right capital at the right time to accelerate their growth.“Every year, we look at thousands of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) to find the brands that are showing the strongest growth and the best track records of unit-level economics,” said ApplePie Capital Vice President of Business Development&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdavis5447?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jamie Davis</a>. “We are very selective and are focused only on franchise brands that have a desire to grow with a disruptive platform behind them. We pour the fuel on top of that fire with our financing, taking barriers out of the way to create a chemical reaction and become a catalyst of growth for great brands. This year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK perfectly fit the bill.”Davis says the ApplePie team was drawn to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for several reasons. “It is an iconic franchise brand, and they are in a strong position with a great team in place,” he said. “What other franchise concepts out there have the operational model built into the name of the company? We are excited to help them accelerate growth across the country.”ApplePie can help secure capital for new units, acquisitions, equipment loans, or refinanceout of Small Business Administration (SBA) debt and free up personal collateral. With ApplePie, franchisees can move into a fixed interest rate as well. They also have options that enable franchisees to use the ‘embedded equity’ in their current business as expansion capital.“We connect franchisees with ApplePie, and then the folks at ApplePie take it and walk them through their application process,” said Wallace. “It is totally free for our franchisees and prospects to use their resources to get a view of what they may obtain in terms of financing.”&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-gallegos-76aaa5114?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Juan Gallegos</a> in El Paso recently worked with ApplePie to secure the financing for his second unit in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Before becoming a franchisee, Gallegos worked at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK as a regional manager before winning&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.twomenandatruck.com/es/videos?wchannelid=gevr5kzi1i&amp%3Bwmediaid=hj65psr74h&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the scholarship program</a> to earn the franchise fee to open his own franchise. After two and a half years of ownership, Gallegos was ready to open a second location and looked to financing to do so.“I had a conversation with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK team, and we really determined that there was one thing holding me back from multi-unit ownership: funding,” he said. “So, they connected me with ApplePie Capital, and the process was smooth sailing from there.”Davis says ApplePie will work with franchisees like Gallegos to help them leverage their cash flow to generate a higher EBITDA and unlock their equity to speed up the development process. This process can take as little as weeks, Davis says.“What I enjoyed about ApplePie was that I was just working with just one person, Ben Lee, and he has been with me every step of the way,” said Gallegos. “I have his direct cell number, and he is always available with any info in terms of what I need to get the lending going. Here is a great example — I received a lease, and I thought everything was perfect, but there were some things that needed to be adjusted, so I sent it to ApplePie, and they found something that didn’t seem right. I was able to address it with the landlord. If they didn’t catch that, it would have been harder to secure financing later down the line.”&nbsp;Overall, Gallegos said working with ApplePie took the stress out of multi-unit ownership. “There are a lot of lenders you can go through, but what I found out is that there isn’t one as personable as ApplePie,” he said.&nbsp;Davis says ApplePie can also work with new TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise owners looking to open their first unit. “TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is approved at our highest level, so we can do pro-forma lending,” he said. “We can help a new franchisee in a new territory, and if they have the right kind of credit, they will be approved without going through the SBA, with a 10-year fixed rate, which in this environment is very important as rates continue to rise.”Now, with this new partnership, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK will continue its&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/why-two-men-and-a-truck-is-the-franchise-to-buy-in-2022-2718165">impressive franchise expansion</a>. So far this year, the brand celebrated its nine millionth move, opened 11 new locations and added 70 new trucks onto the road.&nbsp;“Financing growth capital initiatives for franchisees is absolutely a crucial piece of the puzzle, and having a partner like ApplePie Capital will help us secure that critical piece,” said Wallace. “As we continue to grow, their partnership will prove to be a differentiating factor for us, as most candidates don’t have the necessary capital to invest in a franchise right out of the gate. By having a reliable financing partner that can help anyone achieve their business dreams, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is once again finding a way to stand out in the marketplace.”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-teams-up-with-applepie-capital-to-help-franchisees-secure-financing-2720020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/</a>.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Teams Up With ApplePie Capital to Help Franchisees Secure Financing

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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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