College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is a dual-service franchise offering junk removal and full-service moving under one brand. Founded in 2003 and franchising since 2007, the company operates 177 locations across North America. The brand name stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service — a direct contrast to the unprofessional operators that dominate both industries.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $75,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator
- Location Type: Commercial (vehicle storage/operations)
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Experience Required: None; management/sales background preferred
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Two revenue streams from one operation
- Recession-resistant essential services
- 70% of owners expand to multi-unit
- Mature system nearly two decades strong
- Fragmented industry favors branded operators
About College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
College Hunks launched in 2003 with a mission to professionalize two industries known for inconsistency. The franchise system includes a centralized call center, proprietary scheduling technology, and national marketing support. Franchisees operate junk removal and moving services using the same trucks, crews, and systems.
With 177 locations, College Hunks maintains strong franchisee validation — 70% of owners have expanded to multiple territories. Over 70% of items removed are donated or recycled through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity ReStore and similar organizations, appealing to environmentally conscious customers and creating community goodwill.
Why Franchise With College Hunks?
- Dual-service model — same trucks, crews, and systems serve both junk removal and moving, creating cross-sell efficiency.
- Centralized call center books appointments and handles intake, reducing owner burden on lead management.
- Established brand with professional systems competes effectively against fragmented, unprofessional local operators.
- Protected territories of 300,000–400,000 population with exclusive rights — no internal competition.
- 70% multi-unit ownership validates the model — existing franchisees keep investing in additional territories.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Moving and junk removal are essential services tied to real estate turnover, downsizing, renovations, and estate cleanouts. These demand drivers persist across economic cycles. Both industries remain highly fragmented — most operators are small, unprofessional outfits. Branded operators with consistent service capture disproportionate market share.
Competitive Advantage: College Hunks occupies a unique position with dual-service capability that neither 1-800-GOT-JUNK (junk only) nor Two Men and a Truck (moving only) can replicate. A customer using junk removal before a move often books moving services. A customer completing a move often needs items hauled away. Average gross revenue reaches $1.45 million per franchise, with the top 25% averaging $3.09 million and $309,000 EBITDA.*
*Per Item 19 in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Individual results may vary.
ABF Timing Insight: This is not a hypergrowth emerging brand. Unit count has consolidated from 202 to 177 over the past two years, largely through territory absorption as multi-unit owners acquire neighboring zones. For investors seeking a mature, proven system with established unit economics rather than speculative growth, the timing aligns with realistic expectations.
Training & Support
- Initial training spans 5–15 days at Tampa headquarters or virtually, covering operations, hiring, marketing, and systems.
- Launch support includes up to five days of on-site training during your first three months of operations.
- Ongoing coaching through dedicated business and marketing coaches who work directly with franchisees on performance.
- Technology platform provides proprietary scheduling, pricing, and dispatch tools integrated with the centralized call center.
- Marketing support includes national brand campaigns and local advertising guidance with required monthly spend thresholds.
Franchise Owners That Thrive
- Leaders who build and develop teams, often mentoring young workers
- Hands-on operators comfortable in daily business activities
- Networkers who generate referrals and local relationships
- Process followers who execute systems consistently
- Community-minded owners aligned with charitable brand values
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
- Seeking passive or absentee ownership — this requires a full-time managing owner with 51% stake
- Uncomfortable hiring, managing, and developing labor crews — team leadership drives the business
- Expecting guaranteed returns or short-term profit timelines — this is a build-over-time operation
- If you have less than $75,000 in liquid capital
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Approximately 3-12 months from signing to opening
- Minimum Net Worth: $200,000 verified during qualification
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $75,000 — required for consideration
- Territory availability confirmed and financing commitments secured before approval
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does H.U.N.K.S. stand for?
A. Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service — the brand’s core values and service promise to customers.
Q. Can I start with just one service instead of both?
A. Yes. You can purchase junk removal or moving separately and add the second concept later for $55,000.
Q. How large is my protected territory?
A. Territories are based on population, typically 300,000–400,000 people per zone with exclusive rights during your franchise term.
Q. What are the ongoing fees?
A. Royalty is 7% of gross sales, plus 2% brand development fee and 1% technology fee. Call center fees are 5–6% for appointments booked through the Support and Logistics Center.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $75,000 established by the franchisor.
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.
This profile represents general franchise information. Individual results may vary. Refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
Entrepreneur of the Year 2018; College Hunk's Nick Friedman & Omar Soliman
“Before joining College Hunks, we looked at 10 other franchises, all of which were in the service industry. We decided on College Hunks because of the services, culture and support. We wanted a service line that was essential to our customers and would connect us to the local community. We have truly enjoyed our franchise business coaches. They have been pivotal in helping us learn the business and set our benchmarks. They genuinely care and want to see us succeed.”
“I was looking for over a year and considered over 100 different business opportunities. There were many factors that lead to my decision to purchase the franchise. First of all, it had to have great income potential. I had a very good corporate job that was paying very well. I was not looking to just replace my current income, but transition into becoming an entrepreneur and work “on my business” and “not in my business”. Another reason I chose College HUNKS was due to the company’s purpose and core values.”
“When you have an environment where people enjoy working, you build a great culture that gives a team a focus. Throughout my career I developed a lot of assistants who became store managers, and the chance to keep helping people get to a higher level was very appealing. My title is the ‘Director of WOW and Amaze,’ and if I WOW and amaze my Hunks, they WOW and amaze my clients.”
“College Hunks is a culture orientated company, a culture I wanted to experience in a business that I own. Part of the playbook is to teach and live our four core values; Building Leaders, Fun Enthusiastic Team Environment, Listen Fulfill Delight, and Always Branding. That we’ve done and the culture we have has made my first year even that much more rewarding.”