TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

When it comes to the moving industry, <a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-franchise-owners-continue-to-invest-in-the-brand-2714334" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a>® has positioned itself as the innovative leader to beat. Between its strong reputation among consumers and its positive and supportive system that fosters growth — both personally and professionally — <a href="http://twomenandatruck.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-franchise-owners-continue-to-invest-in-the-brand-2714334" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a>® has a long history of raising the bar when it comes to top-quality moving services.&nbsp;Because TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®’s franchise system is proven, offers multiple territory sizes, and is simple to follow due to a large array of training resources, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truck-ranked-among-franchise-times-top-200-growing-franchise-brands-2714204#brand-latest-stories">the brand provides its franchisees with the unique opportunity to grow</a>. Whether entrepreneurs open up in another market or expand their territory to reach new customers, there’s always room for its local owners to improve their business and expand their reach as entrepreneurs.&nbsp;Mike Reps, a multi-unit franchisee, is one owner that is continuing to expand with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand. “I come from an agricultural background — my parents were farmers, and it has always been a goal of mine to follow their lead in opening my own business,” said Reps. “After graduating with a degree in agriculture, I decided that the farming industry wasn't quite for me. That led me down the path that brought me to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®. There are actually a lot of parallels between the two industries, including hard physical labor, but the moving industry offered the reward of customer interaction.”Reps has had a long journey with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand. He started as an employee of the Rochester, Minnesota franchise and was eventually approached by a contact that he had from the agriculture world, who told him about the franchise opportunity. Reps first became a general manager before officially becoming a franchisee in January 2018. Since then, Reps has opened two more locations, in Fargo, North Dakota in January 2019 and Mankato, Minnesota in February 2020. Reps notes that both of those territories are run by general managers who started as employees at the initial Rochester location.When asked why he has been able to continue to invest in the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand, Reps notes that it all comes down to the support and brand awareness that helps franchisees scale quickly. “The level of support that the home office provides has always stood out to me,” he said. “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truckr-ramps-up-hiring-efforts-as-home-sales-increase-2713859#brand-latest-stories">Another one of the biggest things that appealed to me was the opportunity to invest in our employees and support their growth.</a>”Despite COVID-19, Reps says that his business has recovered and sales are up over this time last year. While he has no signings on the books at the moment, Reps is confident that he will continue to grow with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand.&nbsp;Curtis Newman is another multi-unit franchise owner who is continuing to grow with the brand. “I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs in Des Moines, Iowa, and my brothers and I always knew we wanted to start our own business when we got older,” he said. “After working as a tennis pro for a while, my two brothers — Steve and Kevin — and I found the opportunity to purchase TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®.”<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-two-men-and-a-truckr-2713911#brand-latest-stories">The TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® business model appealed to the Newman brothers because it was scalable, manager-driven and couldn’t be replaced by technology</a>. In addition, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is well known in the Des Moines, Iowa market, and the Newman family had used the brand’s services personally and had a great experience. After completing their due diligence and talking to established owners in the area, the Newmans knew it was the business for them.&nbsp;In 2014, the brothers purchased two franchises in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a location in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2016. In April 2018, they acquired locations in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas. They opened a new location in Santa Fe, New Mexico in March 2019, followed by the most recent opening in San Marcos, Texas in March 2020.“The first thing that makes the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® opportunity so scalable is the support from the corporate office — they have a centralized consulting team that includes experts on accounting, marketing, HR, sales and more,” Newman said. “For every aspect of the business, there is someone on the team who can help you grow. Our general managers can reach out to the team as a resource when they have questions, which means we don’t have to be so involved in the day-to-day operations of each individual store. We’ve also been able to take on underperforming locations or those that were transitioning management and put in the work to turn those businesses around.”With locations all over the country, Newman notes that although each operation is a little different, he has learned that no matter where people live, they need a good mover, and that is why <a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truckr-offers-standard-and-mini-market-options-for-franchise-prospects-to-enter-at-the-right-price-and-territory-2713857#brand-latest-stories">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® works everywhere</a>.&nbsp;Now, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newmans are keeping their eyes peeled for new growth opportunities in 2021. “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/two-men-and-a-truckr-is-supporting-its-franchisees-during-the-pandemic-with-roll-out-of-new-junk-removal-services-2713894#brand-latest-stories">We have a lot of confidence in the leadership team right now, and we are investing in how they are running the whole system</a>,” Newman said. “During COVID-19, our locations stayed open the entire time, and the Home Office leadership team gave us constant updates and helped us navigate everything from PPE to sanitation rules. During that hectic time, having a franchisor was so valuable, especially since a lot of our friends who own their own businesses weren't given that same information and struggled because of it. It is times like these where you look back and realize that franchise ownership is totally worth it, and that is why we continue to invest in TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®.”To learn more, visit: <a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-franchise-owners-continue-to-invest-in-the-brand-2714334" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/</a>

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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>.

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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;

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