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

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	162	95.3%
Company-Owned Units:	8	4.7%
Total Operating Units:	170	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 164 96.5% In 29 States Canada: 5 2.9% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.6% In 1 Foreign Countries   Total: 170 100.0%

North America:
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%

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

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
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	32
U.S.:	Yes, All United States, 30 units
Canada:	Yes, All Canada, 1 unit
Overseas:	Yes, South Africa, 1 unit