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<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-is-the-franchise-to-buy-in-2022-2718165" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a>® plans to make big moves in 2022, with goals for eight internal expansions, seven standard new franchises, 10 mini-markets and 10 transfers. The nation’s largest franchisor in the moving industry, with over 380 franchises and 3,000 trucks in operation, continues to draw franchisees to its lucrative model, with both standard market and mini-market opportunities available.&nbsp;Franchise fees for standard market opportunities and mini-market opportunities range from $50,000 to $85,000 and $30,000 to $30,500, respectively, and the initial investment ranges from $179,400 to $585,000 and $100,000 to $192,000, respectively. Franchisees have realized the opportunity for profitability with the nationally established, pandemic-proof, evolving brand and continue to invest — noting the opportunity for growth backed by world-class home office support.<h4>Join a Brand with International Recognition</h4><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timlightner/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-is-the-franchise-to-buy-in-2022-2718165" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tim Lightner</a>, a franchisee of four locations in Wisconsin, mentioned that when he first started his locations in Madison, he could instantly tell the brand was well-received, just by the truck he was driving.&nbsp;“The trucks themselves are giant mobile billboards,” said Lightner. “We would drive that truck everywhere. We started driving our truck in May, and our phones started ringing. We added our second truck by August, our third truck the following April, and we never looked back.”<h4>TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Is Pandemic Proof</h4>Another key reason that TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has continued to see success, even during the most difficult circumstances, is that moving is an essential service. People continued to <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2022-01-03/americans-moved-south-in-2021-a-study-finds?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-is-the-franchise-to-buy-in-2022-2718165" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">move amid the pandemic</a>. But just because the brand is considered essential, the leadership team hasn’t stopped evolving with the customer and adding new services as needed, such as junk removal and crated long distance.&nbsp;“We continue to work to diversify revenue for our franchisees,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-batten-b3053216/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-two-men-and-a-truck-is-the-franchise-to-buy-in-2022-2718165" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pamela Batten</a>, the brand’s compliance director. “In the past year and a half, we’ve added junk removal and have focused on smaller, crated interstate moves as revenue opportunities. We continue to look for ways to ensure our franchisees can increase their revenues outside of just moving services.”<h4>There’s Plenty of Room to Grow</h4>Lightner attested to the brand’s model of profitably and how he, and several other team members, have been able to climb the ranks within the company. Lightner, who started working with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® in 1993, has worked in every position possible with the brand from driving trucks to unloading furniture, answering phones, booking moves, managing, and eventually owning his own franchise locations. He uses that experience to inspire others to advance their careers.&nbsp;“In my time at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, I’ve watched people go from an entry-level position all the way up to ownership, and it’s so gratifying to be part of a brand that makes these opportunities and careers possible for people,” said Lightner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Franchisee Jeremy McDuffie, who has one location in Outer Banks, North Carolina, said joining the brand was a “no brainer”, as he knew he wanted to be his own boss one day, and he knew TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® could provide him with that opportunity. McDuffie, like Lightner, worked his way up from mover to manager to now being a franchisee for the brand over the course of 15 years.&nbsp;“I love the core values of the brand and the help from the home office,” said Lightner. “I knew I wanted to stay with the business from the time I joined. The home office team will help you; they will direct you to whoever's in the office that can help you at any stage you’re at. They really are there to make sure that you are successful.”

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The nation’s largest franchisor in the moving industry plans for eight internal expansions, seven standard new franchises, 10 mini-markets and 10 transfers in 2022. And the franchise’s strong brand recognition and pandemic-proof model continue to attract new franchisees. 

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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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