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| Two Men And A Truck 3400 Belle Chase Way Lansing, MI 48911 |
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Business Description
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the nation's first and largest local moving franchise. Known as the "Movers Who Care," TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is committed to exceeding customers' expectations. They offer a full range of residential and commercial moving services, as well as boxes and packing supplies.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1989
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 800+
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Varies
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the nation's first and largest local moving franchise. Known as the "Movers Who Care," TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is committed to exceeding customers' expectations. They offer a full range of residential and commercial moving services, as well as boxes and packing supplies.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1989
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 162 | 95.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 8 | 4.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 170 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Florida | 20 |
| 2. Michigan | 18 |
| 3. Georgia | 14 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $300K+ |
| Cash Investment: | $50K+ |
| Total Investment: | $115-300K |
| Average Total Investment: | $208K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $37K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $37K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 800+
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Varies
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 55 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Lansing, MI at Stick Men University | 3 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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