Is College Hunks Hauling Junk right for you?
Established Brand
Founded in 2006 with 159 franchised outlets at year-end 2025 and a national presence in 38 states.
Dual Revenue Streams
Junk removal and moving services can be operated together or separately within the same territory.
Lead Infrastructure
Centralized call center books appointments; franchisees pay a service fee only on SLC-generated jobs.
About College Hunks Hauling Junk
College Hunks Hauling Junk, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, franchises junk removal and moving services. The brand operates under CHHJ Franchising L.L.C., a subsidiary of CHHJ Midco, LLC. As of the end of 2025 the system included 165 outlets across 38 states.
Franchisees provide on-demand junk removal from residential and commercial clients, with items sorted for recycling, donation or landfill disposal. The model also includes local moving services for household and office relocations. Operations rely on a centralized Sales and Loyalty Center for lead distribution, proprietary scheduling software, branded trucks, and standardized processes for customer service, routing and disposal.
CHHJ Midco, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company formed on January 20, 2021 and located at 4411 West Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614. It is the immediate and direct parent company of the franchisor, a wholly owned subsidiary of CHHJ Holdings, LLC which is majority owned by Friedman & Soliman Enterprises, LLC.
The business model
How a College Hunks Hauling Junk territory actually makes money at the unit level.
Initial Franchise Fee
Standard Zone fee is $55,000. Concurrent purchase of both junk and moving concepts is $75,000. Discounts available for veterans, conversions and small markets.
Ongoing Fees
Continuing royalty is 7 percent of gross sales. Brand Development Fund contribution is 2 percent. Local advertising requirement is the greater of specified minimums or 8 percent of gross sales. SLC appointment fee is 6 percent on junk and 5 percent on moving for center-booked jobs. Technology fee is 1 percent.
Investment Range
Total initial investment for one standard Zone and one service vehicle per concept ranges from $203,100 to $355,500. This includes franchise fee, vehicles, equipment, insurance, pre-opening advertising, and three months of additional funds. No home-based operations permitted.
Territory Structure
Non-exclusive territories are defined by population Zones of 300,000 to 400,000 people. Exclusivity is performance-based and subject to minimum royalty thresholds. Franchisor reserves rights to other concepts, national accounts and alternative channels.
Supply Chain Requirements
Franchisees must use franchisor-specified software, NOR affiliate for bookkeeping, approved vehicle wraps, and designated suppliers for 55-80 percent of initial purchases and 30-35 percent of ongoing purchases.
System Performance
the financial-performance disclosure discloses average and median gross sales, cost of service, gross profit, fixed expenses and EBITDA for 149 outlets open at least 12 months. Data is segmented by years in business, service mix and other factors.
Quick facts
Initial franchise fee
$55,000
Total investment range
$203,100 to $355,500
Royalty
7.00% of gross revenue
Marketing fund
2.00% of gross revenue
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Active US franchisees
475
Total US units
904
What does a successful College Hunks Hauling Junk operator look like?
Prospectus Maximus has profiled active College Hunks Hauling Junk operators across multiple proprietary dimensions. The patterns the math finds are what your match assessment scores you against. Not a self-reported survey. A data-backed direction-of-fit measurement.
Take the assessment to see exactly where you align with the College Hunks Hauling Junk pattern, and where you don't.
Training & support
What the franchisor + parent platform provide. And what they don't.
What's provided
- +Initial training program for two management personnel at franchisor offices, virtually or at a certified training location (travel and living expenses not included).
- +Operations manual provided electronically.
- +Ongoing operational guidance via intranet, email, telephone and the centralized Sales and Loyalty Center.
- +Access to standardized checklists, customer service procedures and marketing templates.
- +Annual franchisee convention required for at least one attendee per franchise.
- +Refresher, enrichment and additional personnel training available at $650 per person.
Honest disclosure: what's NOT provided
Item 11 does not disclose specific training hours, detailed curriculum modules or field training at the franchisee's location.
Multi-unit growth path
Operator data shows 43 percent of 475 tracked operators own multiple units, with average 1.9 units per active operator. Multi-unit owners typically add territories after demonstrating performance against minimum royalty requirements. Additional zones require separate franchise agreements and incremental investment in vehicles and local marketing infrastructure.
Capital + financing paths
Most operators use one of these four paths to fund the initial investment.
SBA 7(a) Loans
Many franchisees finance vehicles and equipment through SBA-guaranteed loans. Lenders familiar with the brand can underwrite based on disclosed the financial-performance disclosure data and three-month working capital estimates.
Equipment & Vehicle Financing
Down payments on service vehicles range from $3,000 to $35,000 per truck. Manufacturer and specialty lenders offer terms for approved College Hunks vehicle packages.
Veteran Discounts
$7,500 reduction in initial franchise fee for qualified veterans. Combined with SBA Veteran Advantage program fee waivers where available.
Franchisor Resources
Franchisor does not offer direct financing. Prospective franchisees are directed to third-party lenders and encouraged to consult personal accountants for capitalization planning.
Process timeline: inquiry → grand opening
Typical 12-16 week path from first call to launching your first customer route.
Discovery & Qualification
Review the filed disclosures, speak with franchisor, submit application and receive approval to proceed.
Franchise Agreement Execution
Sign agreement and pay initial franchise fee of $55,000 for standard Zone or $75,000 for both concepts.
Site & Vehicle Preparation
Secure commercial location, acquire or lease approved trucks, complete signage and initial equipment purchases.
Pre-Opening Marketing
Execute ramp-up advertising campaign estimated at $26,000 to $36,000 using approved vendors and materials.
Initial Training
Attend training for two managers; complete setup of software, SLC integration and operational systems.
Grand Opening & Launch
Begin operations with SLC lead flow; focus on local marketing and first 90 days of job execution.
Ongoing Operations
Meet minimum royalty thresholds to maintain territory rights; utilize monthly reporting and support resources.
Match assessment
Are you a College Hunks Hauling Junk match?
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Start nowCommon questions
How much does a College Hunks Hauling Junk franchise cost?
Initial franchise fee is $55,000 for a standard Zone. Total initial investment ranges from $203,100 to $355,500 for one Zone operating both junk removal and moving concepts, including vehicles, equipment, insurance, pre-opening advertising and three months of working capital.
What are the ongoing royalty and advertising fees?
Continuing royalty is 7 percent of gross sales. Brand Development Fund fee is 2 percent. Local advertising spend requirement is the greater of $1,100-$1,500 or 8 percent of gross sales monthly. SLC appointment fees are 5-6 percent on center-booked jobs. Technology fee is 1 percent.
Does College Hunks Hauling Junk provide financial performance representations?
Yes. the financial-performance disclosure discloses average and median gross sales, gross profit, fixed expenses and EBITDA for 149 outlets open at least 12 months. Data is segmented by service mix and years in operation. Consult the the filed disclosures and a financial advisor for details.
How many College Hunks franchises are open?
As of year-end 2025 there were 159 franchised outlets and 6 company-owned outlets for a total of 165 locations across 38 states.
Is territory exclusive?
Territories are non-exclusive but the franchisor will not open another same-concept unit in a compliant franchisee's Zone. Zones are defined by population of 300,000 to 400,000. Exclusivity requires meeting minimum annual royalty thresholds.
Can I operate from home?
No. The franchise model requires a commercial location for vehicle storage, equipment and operations. Home-based operations are not permitted.
What training and support does College Hunks provide?
Initial training for two managers is included. Ongoing support is delivered through the centralized Sales and Loyalty Center, intranet, phone and email. No specific training hours or detailed curriculum are disclosed in Item 11.
How many franchisees own multiple units?
Operator data indicates 43 percent of active operators own more than one unit, with system-wide average of 1.9 units per active operator.
What is the difference between College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving?
Both concepts can be purchased together for $75,000 initial fee. Junk removal focuses on disposal and recycling while moving emphasizes relocation services. Most operators run both from the same location and fleet.
Are there minimum royalty requirements?
Yes. Minimum annual royalties apply if continuing royalty fees fall below set thresholds. Minimums increase each year through year 10 and vary by zone and concept.
How has the number of College Hunks outlets changed recently?
Net outlet count declined by 16 in 2024 and 27 in 2025. The 2025 decline partly reflects 11 territory mergers counted as ceased operations. The brand projects 13 new outlets in the next year.
Does College Hunks offer veteran discounts?
Qualified U.S. veterans receive a $7,500 discount on the initial franchise fee.
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