Source: FranopolisCollege Hunks Moving
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving is a moving and junk removal franchise business serving consumer and commercial customers. Its junk removal services include bulk pickups and estate cleanouts, with hauled items donated or recycled when possible. Its local moving service provides full-service moves using trained crews. Franchise locations use one brand, CRM, phone number, office, and dispatch system to manage both service lines, and the franchisor provides marketing, training, operations coaching, a CRM and dispatch system, and call center support.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor offers franchises for the operation of businesses operating under the Marks which provide junk removal services and/or moving services, including relocating items from one location to another and/or picking up unwanted items from residential and commercial clients and taking it to the appropriate landfill or transfer station for appropriate disposal or recycling.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe offer franchises for the operation of businesses operating under the Marks which provide junk removal services and/or moving services, including relocating items from one location to another and/or picking up unwanted items from residential and commercial clients and taking it to the appropriate landfill or transfer station for appropriate disposal or recycling.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined concepts - Rent | $1,600 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Rent - (Note 4) $1,600 to $4,500 |
| Combined concepts - Equipment and Hand Tools | $2,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Equipment and Hand Tools (Note 7) $2,000 to $12,000 |
| Combined concepts - Initial Franchise Fee | $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 3) $75,000 |
| Combined concepts - Office Equipment and Supplies | $2,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Office Equipment and Supplies (Note 8) $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Combined concepts - Insurance Deposit | $7,500 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Insurance Deposit (Note 11) $7,500 to $35,000 |
| Moving only - Total Estimated Initial Investment | $211,600 to $335,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (Note 15) $211,600 to $335,500 |
| Hauling Junk only - Total Estimated Initial Investment | $158,100 to $252,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (Note 15) $158,100 to $252,000 |
| Combined concepts - Business Licenses & Permits | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Business Licenses & Permits (Note 9) $500 to $3,000 |
| Combined concepts - Training Expense | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Training Expense (Note 12) $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Combined concepts - Total Estimated Initial Investment | $203,100 to $355,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (Note 15) $203,100 to $355,500 |
| Combined concepts - Additional Funds (3 months) | $75,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Additional Funds (3 months) (Note 14) $75,000 to $125,000 |
| Combined concepts - Preopening Business Ramp Up Advertising | $26,000 to $36,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Preopening Business Ramp Up Advertising (Note 13) $26,000 to $36,000 |
| Combined concepts - Paint and Signage for Service Vehicle | $5,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Paint and Signage for Service Vehicle (Note 5) $5,500 to $10,000 |
| Combined concepts - Professional Fees | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Professional Fees (Note 10) $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Combined concepts - Down Payment on Service Vehicle | $3,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Down Payment on Service Vehicle (Note 6) $3,000 to $35,000 |
| Combined concepts - Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Lease, Utility and Security Deposits (Note 4) $2,000 to $5,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mystery Shopper Program | $500 to $1,000 per shop | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Local advertising - moving | If you have a moving business, you must spend the greater of $1,500 or 8% of Gross Sales each month on local advertising. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Purchase of Additional Fractional Zone | The cost to acquire a fractional Zone is $20,000 for each additional 100,000 in population. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local advertising - junk | If you have a junk hauling business, you must spend the greater of $1,100 or 8% of Gross Sales each month on local advertising. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Temporary Zip Codes Leasing Fee | $50 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Additional concept fee | you may purchase the other franchise concept for an initial franchise fee of $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional personnel initial training | No fee for the first 2 people who attend initial training ($650 per person after the first 2). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial franchise fee - combined standard Zone concepts | If you purchase a College Hunks Hauling Junk® franchise and a College Hunks Moving® franchise concurrently, the initial franchise fee is $75,000 for a standard Zone. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Enrichment Training | $650 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| ACUTE FS | $380 per month to $580 per month depending on your monthly revenue and desired level of service (certain premium services handled in-house could reach up to $1,250 monthly) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Payroll Services Program Fee | $299 per month to $2,299 per month depending on the number of employees on your payroll | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Interest on Overdue Amounts | 18% per annum or highest rate allowed by applicable state law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late Renewal Fee | $50 to $100 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Veteran discount | If you are a qualified U.S. veteran, or if a qualified U.S. veteran has at least a 51% interest in your Franchised Business during the initial term of the Franchise Agreement, we will discount the initial franchise fee by $7,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Annual Franchisee Convention | $750 for the Franchised Business’s first attendee and $500 for the Franchised Business’s additional attendees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Continuing Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales ... We charge an 8% Continuing Royalty Fee for Gross Sales outside your Designated Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum Annual Royalty - Move | $16,100 per Zone during 1st year of operations; $17,787 per Zone during 2nd year of operations; $19,473 per Zone during 3rd year of operations; $21,467 per Zone during 4th year of operations; $22,540 per Zone during 5th year of operations; $23,613 per Zone during 6th year of operations; $24,840 per Zone during 7th year of operations; $26,067 per Zone during 8th year of operations; $27,293 per zone during 9th year of operations; and $28,673 per Zone during 10th year of operations. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial Training No Show Fee | we may charge you a fee of $600 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer deposit | A $2,500 deposit is due upon disclosure to us (whether verbally or in writing) of intention to transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial franchise fee - single standard Zone concept | When you sign the Franchise Agreement for either a College Hunks Hauling Junk® franchise or a College Hunks Moving® franchise, you must pay to us an initial franchise fee of $55,000 for a standard Zone. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Fractional Zone fee | The cost of a fractional Zone is $20,000 for each additional 100,000 in population. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 if you have 1 Zone in your Franchised Business; an additional fee of $5,000 per Zone will apply if your Franchised Business has more than 1 Zone. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Up to $10,000 per violation or default | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Purchase of Additional Zone | The cost to acquire an additional Zone is $65,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| National Account Commission | our fee will not exceed 10% of the particular transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Purchase of Additional Concept | you may do so ... you pay the additional concept fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Resale Assistance Program | 3% - 8% of the purchase price of the Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Technology Fee cap | As of the date of this Disclosure Document, the Tech Fee Cap is $35,000 during each calendar year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Minimum Annual Royalty - Junk | $8,050 per Zone during 1st year of operations; $8,893 per Zone during 2nd year of operations; $9,737 per Zone during 3rd year of operations; $10,733 per Zone during 4th year of operations; $11,270 per Zone during 5th year of operations; $11,807 per Zone during 6th year of operations; $12,420 per Zone during 7th year of operations; $13,033 per Zone during 8th year of operations; $13,647 per Zone during 9th year of operations; and $14,337 per Zone during 10th year of operations. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Brand Development Fee | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| SLC Appointment Fee | 6% of Gross Sales for junk removal appointments booked by the SLC. 5% of Gross Sales for moving appointments booked by the SLC. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conversion franchise fee discount cap | the discount exceed $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesDuring the entire term of the Franchise Agreement, one of your owners must be designated as your ‘Managing Owner,’ responsible personally for devoting his or her full time and best efforts to the supervision and operation of your Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 65 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesDuring the entire term of the Franchise Agreement, one of your owners must be designated as your ‘Managing Owner,’ responsible personally for devoting his or her full time and best efforts to the supervision and operation of your Franchised Business.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesYour Franchised Business must be opened for business not later than 150 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor estimates that between 110 and 140 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
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Your Franchised Business must be opened for business not later than 150 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesWe estimate that between 110 and 140 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or any other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or any other obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 202 | 4 | 206 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 81 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | — | 4 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 81 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | — | 6 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 81 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 185 202 17
Company- Owned 2023 4 4 0
Total Outlets 2023 189 206 17
2024 Year-End Counts
Company- Owned 2024 4 4 0
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany- Owned 2025 4 6 2
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor offers franchises for the operation of businesses operating under the Marks which provide junk removal services and/or moving services, including relocating items from one location to another and/or picking up unwanted items from residential and commercial clients and taking it to the appropriate landfill or transfer station for appropriate disposal or recycling.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe offer franchises for the operation of businesses operating under the Marks which provide junk removal services and/or moving services, including relocating items from one location to another and/or picking up unwanted items from residential and commercial clients and taking it to the appropriate landfill or transfer station for appropriate disposal or recycling.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or any other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or any other obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
Your Franchised Business must be opened for business not later than 150 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 11 · View Source
The franchisor estimates that between 110 and 140 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 11 · View Source
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Your Franchised Business must be opened for business not later than 150 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesWe estimate that between 110 and 140 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
13Trademarks
The principal trademarks the franchisor uses are: ‘College Hunks Hauling Junk®,’ ‘College Hunks Moving®,’ and ‘The Junk Hunk®’ (the franchisor’s company mascot).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 13 · View Source
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Source NotesThe principal trademarks we use are: ‘College Hunks Hauling Junk®,’ ‘College Hunks Moving®,’ and ‘The Junk Hunk®’ (our company mascot).
15Owner Participation
During the entire term of the Franchise Agreement, one of your owners must be designated as your ‘Managing Owner,’ responsible personally for devoting his or her full time and best efforts to the supervision and operation of your Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 65 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesDuring the entire term of the Franchise Agreement, one of your owners must be designated as your ‘Managing Owner,’ responsible personally for devoting his or her full time and best efforts to the supervision and operation of your Franchised Business.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 71 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 6 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 81 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany- Owned 2025 4 6 2
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