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Two Men And A Truck
Local moving services
When it’s time to move on up, families and businesses nationwide can turn to Two Men And A Truck for help. The largest local moving franchise system in the United States, Two Men And A Truck provides residential and commercial moving services, offers packing and unpacking services, and sells moving boxes and packing supplies. Giving back to the community is a core value at Two Men And A Truck, which emphasizes small-town, friendly, professional and personalized service. The company’s trained, uniformed and bonded movers follow the rule, “Treat everyone the way you’d want your Grandma to be treated.” Founded in 1985, the family-owned company began franchising in 1989 and is still led by founder Mary Ellen Sheets and her three children.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
The fact that fewer Americans are moving out of their homes didn’t keep moving franchise Two Men And A Truck from adding new franchises — the company’s growth ranking is up to #117 from #128. However, its financial strength ranking is down (from #87 to #170).
The company boasts fairly high Web visibility, ranking #67 in this category. In September 2009 Two Men And A Truck renovated an office in Michigan with state-of-the- art technology, which will serve as a model for future franchises.
Two Men And A Truck is on the SBA’s Franchise Registry and participates in the IFA’s VetFran program, which enables franchisees to obtain financing more easily.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 61
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
The company boasts fairly high Web visibility, ranking #67 in this category. In September 2009 Two Men And A Truck renovated an office in Michigan with state-of-the- art technology, which will serve as a model for future franchises.
Two Men And A Truck is on the SBA’s Franchise Registry and participates in the IFA’s VetFran program, which enables franchisees to obtain financing more easily.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 61
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Two Men And A Truck
3400 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
800-345-1070
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1985 |
| Franchising since | 1989 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 186 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 | 173 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 | 160 | 1 | 9 |
Expanding in These Locations
Worldwide, United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $158,000 - $430,910 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | |
| Liquid Capital | $150,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor participates in IFA's MinorityFran program
Two Men And A Truck
3400 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
800-345-1070
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