Franchise opportunities

Frequently asked questions about franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

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-Written by Erik Sargent

Featuring over 350 locations across 44 different states in the United States, plus locations in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, it’s safe to say the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchising model is stronger than ever.

Since our Founder Mary Ellen Sheets decided to franchise the company over 30 years ago, it’s been a constant effort to tweak and improve the franchising model for our brand – and it’s something we’re always working on. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK features a diverse franchisee network with individuals coming from all different backgrounds, and each one is able to experience their own versions of success. Continue reading →

Find out why franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a successful and rewarding opportunity

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High Angle Images L.L.C.For more than three decades, we’ve centered the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand around our expertise in the moving industry and a love for helping our customers. This is a large part of our brand’s success and expansion across the United States, and even internationally.

Throughout each of the communities we operate in, we do our best to provide customers with the highest quality service imaginable, while also putting a strong focus on giving back through charitable efforts. From our extensive list of core values to our own charitable campaigns we are truly a people-first company. Continue reading →

A franchising magazine feature sold Franchisee Jim Frederickson on the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand

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-Written Erik Sargent

Each franchisee in our network has their own, unique journey to how they ended up franchising with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.

For Franchisee Jim Frederickson – who owns the Scottsdale, Ariz., location – his professional career featured multiple jobs, including construction, mining equipment sales, servicing parts, and general contracting.

Around the turn of the new century, Frederickson was working in a role that required him to commute frequently. One day he picked up a magazine for some light reading, and it turned out that would open a whole new window for him. Continue reading →

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK provides rewarding opportunity for veterans looking to build a business

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–Written by Erik Sargent

As the country spent the last week honoring the brave men and women of this country by celebrating Veteran’s Day, it reminds us all how important the sacrifices are these individuals have made for our freedoms we enjoy daily

This sacrifice is something we reflect on here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK year-round, not only in the work we do to give back to the veterans in the communities where we work and operate, but also in the employment opportunities we provide for veteran members. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has become appealing to veterans looking to get into business ownership, and the resources we provide speak for themselves. Continue reading →

Ben Darnell brought over 25 years of business experience when joining the system in 2012

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-Written by Erik Sargent

Part of what makes the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee network so diverse is the fact that our franchises come from all different walks of life, backgrounds, and careers.

This collective wealth of knowledge always works toward the greater good of our company, and the diversity in experience amongst our franchisees helps us stay on the cutting edge of business while continuing to develop new and exciting strategies. For Multi-unit Franchisee Ben Darnell, he experienced more than 25 years of work before even hearing of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK – and his experiences were far from the moving industry. Continue reading →

Multi-unit franchisee stays motivated by great relationships after 20 years with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

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-Written by Erik Sargent

When Mark Golden started with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® more than 20 years ago, he started small by joining the Huntsville, Ala., location as a mover.

Over the next nine and a half years, Golden would slowly advance into just about every role you can experience working at the frontline level of a franchise, advancing from a mover to a customer service representative, then to a move manager, an operations manager, and finally a general manager. Having worked in essentially every role available for a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK location, there was only one step for Golden to take – the jump to franchisee. Continue reading →

Growing up around the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand inspired multi-unit franchisee to pursue opportunity with the brand

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-Written by Erik Sargent

To learn more about franchising opportunities with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, click here.

The small-town, local feel that comes with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is what has helped develop the brand since it began in 1985, and is a big part of what connects us with our customers.

It’s also a major part of what stands out to people looking to start their own business or career, and for Franchisee Kyle Norcutt, it’s what led to a career with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK over the last 20 years. Continue reading →

Wisconsin franchisee reflects on 25 years with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

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-Written by Erik Sargent

Much has changed about the world from 1993 to the present time, as society is moving faster than ever and technology is dominating the landscape of everyday life.

Twenty five years has also seen great change for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and for Franchisee Tim Lightner, who in 1993, purchased his first franchise location in Madison, Wis. After working for a period of time in the construction industry, Lightner was ready to change things up and run his own business when he heard of the small, franchised moving company based out of Lansing, Mich. Continue reading →

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® leadership recognized by Franchise Business Review

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-Written by Erik Sargent

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, a culture of success with franchising has allowed us to grow into one of the top moving companies in the industry, with 350 locations spread across the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

For over 30 years, we have continued to expand our franchising model by bringing in franchisees who share our same core values, love customer service, and are committed to  making a difference in the community. This was recognized once again last week when it was announced that TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was featured on Franchise Business Review’s “Top Franchise Leaders of 2018” list. Continue reading →