TWO MEN AND A TRUCK provides hands-on training, dedicated support to new franchisees

October 4, 2019 / tmtfranchising / Leave a comment

-Written by Erik Sargent

The path to business ownership can take on many forms, but one of the most efficient and rewarding ways to experience life as a business owner is through franchising.

Unlike starting your own business from the ground up – building an idea, developing brand recognition, creating a system from scratch – franchising allows you the opportunity to buy into a proven model of success and open your own location as part of an already established brand. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, we’ve created a franchising system that has lasted for over three decades now, and one that has seen countless individuals find success and grow from a single-unit franchise to multi-unit franchise group. Continue reading →

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK creates a seamless transition for those wanting to franchise

September 20, 2019 / tmtfranchising / Leave a comment

-Written by Erik Sargent

When you’ve grown a business over three-plus decades and expanded to more than 300 franchise locations, you learn a thing or two about the world of franchising and business ownership.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has built our brand around a franchising model that is sustainable for people of all business backgrounds, and we are continually working hard to tweak and adjust it so that our franchise business owners can experience both financial growth and a rewarding experience. Continue reading →

The TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchising timeline

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 / tmtfranchising / Leave a comment

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the fastest growing franchised moving company in the United States, and for more than 30 years, we’ve been working to establish ourselves as the leaders in moving, packing, and now storage with over 300 franchise locations spread across the United States, and even internationally in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

None of this success would be achievable without an interactive, engaging franchise model that promotes success – and that’s exactly what we’ve strived to build. Continue reading →

From driver to franchisee: A unique perspective for franchisee Tyler Whalen

February 15, 2019February 20, 2019 / tmtfranchising / Leave a comment

–Written by Erik Sargent

Of all the things that encapsulate what we stand for at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, perhaps no story fits better than Tyler Whalen’s.

From working on the frontline and climbing his way up to participating in Mary Ellen’s Moving People Forward® Scholarship program and ultimately becoming a successful multi-unit TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee, Whalen has been a walking billboard for how this company promotes from within and works hard to move people along in their careers. Continue reading →

A positive brand experience spiked Curtis Newman’s interest in TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

February 8, 2019 / tmtfranchising / Leave a comment

-Written by Erik Sargent

Long before Curtis Newman became a successful TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee, the same goals and customer service he works on daily to grow his franchises were what caught his eye initially as a customer.

Newman – who grew up in Iowa – had seen the success of the brand in his area, and had even used the company for moving services himself. His parents also used TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and had another wonderful experience. At the time, Newman had no idea he would one day be a part of the brand, but both experiences stuck with him. Continue reading →

Five critical questions to ask when reviewing a franchising agreement

February 1, 2019 / tmtfranchising / 1 Comment

-Written by Erik Sargent

If you’ve made the decision to invest in a franchised business, it’s important to completely understand what exactly you’re getting into before signing on the dotted line.

The proper research, along with extensive planning, is necessary before you officially purchase into a franchising brand, and understanding the franchise agreement you sign is an important step in the journey to profitability and success. These franchise agreements set the tone for the entire business relationship between you and the franchisor, so it’s critical you do your due-diligence to stay up-to-date on everything involved with your purchase. Continue reading →

A desire to impact the lives of others attracted Nathan Bocock to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

January 25, 2019 / tmtfranchising / 1 Comment

-Written by Erik Sargent

More and more, the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® system is seeing franchisees with dreams of moving their own employees and their careers forward. That is a driving force within the brand, and one that continues to motivate franchisees daily.

For Nathan Bocock, this chance to positively impact others and their daily lives was something that always interested him, and something he had searched for in his career. He was working as a producer in the property and casualty insurance business when he decided it was time for a change, and that’s when he found TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. Continue reading →