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Two Men And A TruckŪ

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Two Men And A TruckŪ system.

Two Men And A TruckŪ
3400 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
800#: (800) 345-1070
Tel: (517) 394-7210
Fax: (517) 394-7432
E-mail: franchiseinfo@twomen.com
Web Site: www.twomenandatruck.com
Contact: Mr. Cesar Saldivia, Emerging Markets Manager


TWO MEN AND A TRUCKŪ is the nation's first and largest local moving franchise. Known as the "Movers Who Care," TWO MEN AND A TRUCKŪ 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

Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 161
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 167

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 27 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in MI, 13 in FL, 10 in GA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: 1

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800+ SF; Varies (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $115K+
Total Investment: $115-300K
Average Total Investment: $207K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K+

Fees
>Franchise: $37K
>Average Franchise Fee: $37K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 55
On-Going Support: C,D,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Lansing, MI at Stick Men University.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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