Two Men and a Truck vs SPS Moving Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Two Men and a Truck vs SPS Moving including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Two Men and a Truck Franchise
SPS Moving Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $595,000$102,500 - $738,450
Franchise Fee $30,000 - $85,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19851994
Year Franchised 19892000
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Two Men and a Truck Franchise
SPS Moving Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Two Men and a Truck Franchise
    SPS Moving Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Two Men and a Truck Franchise
    SPS Moving Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 64 hours Additional Training: Additional training at headquarters for multi-unit franchisees -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 37% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Two Men and a Truck Franchise
    SPS Moving Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Two Men and a Truck

    The award-winning and nationally-ranked TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a customer-centric franchise system which offers a complete range of home and business moving services, packing and unpacking services, as well as selling a complete line of boxes and packing supplies. The growth in locations (nearly 250) and trucks (1,400) across the nation and abroad is a testament to the fact that a moving franchise is recession-proof and is a contributor to the economy's job creation (3,500 movers).
    We offer the following:
    *A proven operating system including user-friendly management software
    *Comprehensive training program for franchisees and frontline staff including initial and ongoing curriculum
    *Performance management tools
    *Ongoing support and sophisticated marketing programs
    *Dynamic website and franchise intranet
    *Brand recognition and federally protected trademark
    *Listed SBA Registry
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    ""     "Top    "Entrepreneur
    #15 in Gator's Top franchises.
    In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
    #175 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #181 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About SPS Moving

    SPS Moving is a full-service moving van service. Headquartered in North Ft. Myers, Florida, SPS Moving offers service throughout the eastern United States, is bonded, licensed to provide interstate service and insured. The movers can both package and transport personal belongings as well as commercial equipment and fixtures. Guaranteed price quotes and guaranteed delivery dates are available from SPS Moving along with packaging and moving supplies such as boxes, blankets, packaging materials such as bubble wrap, foam, peanuts and tape. Estate moving and warehouse storage for short-, medium- and long-term needs are available as well. More information and quote requests can be requested on the website.