COLLEGE HUNKS MOVING
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchises provide junk removal services, moving services including relocation and packing, and responsible disposal or recycling of unwanted items for residential and commercial clients. The franchisor, CHHJ Franchising L.L.C., offers standard franchises for zones of 300,000-400,000 population, small market franchises for smaller areas, and conversion franchises, supported by a centralized call center, proprietary software, training, and marketing programs. Their business model focuses on franchising these services in a competitive, fragmented industry with emphasis on speed, service, and compliance with waste and transportation regulations.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand development fund + 1% technology fee + $380-$580/mo ACUTE FS
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 155 franchised and affiliate-owned outlets in 2024 that responded to a survey or are part of bookkeeping program and were in operation for at least 12 full months
* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of the average gross sales for 74 Single-Territory, 47 2-Territory, and 31 3+ Territory Franchised Stores: (74*$849,494 + 47*$1,448,279 + 31*$2,916,251) / 152 = $1,456,154.28. Median gross revenue obtained directly from 'All Franchised Locations' table on Page 7. Revenue top/bottom quartiles taken from '2024 Top 25% Franchisees' and '2024 Bottom 25% Franchisees' averages on Page 2. Average gross profit calculated as a weighted average of (average gross revenue * average gross profit %) for each of the 3 territory segments, due to inconsistencies in the direct 'Total Gross Profit' dollar figures: (74*($849,494*0.51) + 47*($1,448,279*0.52) + 31*($2,916,251*0.51)) / 152 = $747,116.91. Average EBITDA calculated as a weighted average of the average EBITDA for the 3 territory segments: (74*$263,439 + 47*$125,334 + 31*$308,878) / 152 = $230,002.64. EBITDA margin percentage derived from average EBITDA / average gross revenue: $230,002.64 / $1,456,154.28 = 0.15795. Best guess profit low/high uses the lowest 'Lowest' EBITDA and highest 'Highest' EBITDA reported across all franchised segments on Page 4.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How COLLEGE HUNKS MOVING Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 80% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE HUNKS MOVING Current | $158K – $252K | $55K | 7.0% | 186 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COLLEGE HUNKS MOVING franchisees (2022 – 2023)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
186 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
186 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Enforcement of post-term non-compete provision against a former franchisee involving breach of contract, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COLLEGE HUNKS MOVING franchise ranges from $158,100 to $252,000. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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