

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® has built a strong presence across North America since its founding in 2005 and the launch of its franchising program in 2007. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company serves customers throughout the United States and Canada.
The brand offers a wide array of services, including hauling away unwanted items, residential and commercial moving, and office relocations. It also partners with charities to provide in-home donation pickup, extending its reach beyond just removal and transport.
Remarkably, more than 70% of the materials they collect are donated, recycled, or reused, underscoring the company’s dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
With its distinctive branding and focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, College HUNKS has become a standout name in the moving and junk removal industry.
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College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving provides franchisees with a comprehensive set of training programs to ensure proper business operations:
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving grants franchisees a Designated Territory that generally includes one or more “Zones,” each with a population between 300,000 to 400,000 people.
While franchisees are allowed to operate within this area, the franchisor does not guarantee exclusivity and may sell products or services through other channels, such as national accounts or affiliates, even inside the territory.
If a franchisee fails to meet obligations or standards, the franchisor may reduce the territory size or allow other franchisees to operate within it. Franchisees are prohibited from soliciting or servicing customers outside their Designated Territory without prior approval, though they may occasionally be required to serve nearby customers within a 15-mile radius.
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