College HUNKS Franchise Requirements: Do You Qualify?

To qualify for a College HUNKS Hauling & Moving franchise, you generally need $75,000+ in liquid capital, a net worth of $200,000+, a credit profile strong enough to qualify for SBA or conventional financing, and the readiness to be a hands-on owner-operator. The total investment to open ranges from $203,100 to $355,500. Below is the full picture: the requirements, who tends to thrive, and how the process works.

Do you qualify? At a glance

• Liquid capital required: $75,000+
• Net worth required: $200,000+
• Credit: strong enough to qualify for SBA/conventional financing
• Owner involvement: hands-on owner-operator (not passive)
• Total investment: $203,100 to $355,500
• Business model: moving + junk removal (two services, one business)
• Brand scale: 20+ years; 20,000+ jobs a month systemwide

What are the financial requirements to own a College HUNKS franchise?

Two numbers matter most up front: $75,000 in liquid capital and $200,000 in net worth, plus a credit profile strong enough to qualify for SBA or conventional financing. Those requirements exist because they’re roughly what lenders want to see for a business in this investment range. The total investment to launch runs $203,100 to $355,500, and the exact fees and startup line items are itemized in Items 5, 6, and 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

A note on money: we don’t make income or profit promises. Any financial-performance information appears in Item 19 of our FDD and is reviewed with you during qualification. Results vary based on your market, your effort, and how you run the business.

Is this an owner-operator business?

Yes. College HUNKS is built for hands-on owners who lead their location day to day, not for passive or absentee investors. Picture the business as a train you both build and drive: in the early months you’re the one up in the cab getting it moving, learning the route, coaching your crew, keeping it on schedule. How much momentum it builds depends on how you run it, which is exactly why it rewards an operator and not a passenger. Most successful owners are in the business, building and coaching their team, especially in the early months. We also find the decision goes best when a spouse or partner is on board with it. If you’re looking for a fully passive investment from day one, this isn’t the right fit, and we’d rather tell you that early.

Who tends to thrive as a College HUNKS owner?

A few backgrounds show up again and again:

• Corporate career-changers who are done with the red tape and want autonomy plus a proven playbook.
• Military veterans who value structure, mission, and leading a team.
• General managers and logistics pros from moving or junk-removal companies who’d rather build their own territory than someone else’s.
• Operations leaders ready to step into full ownership.

What they share is drive, people skills, and no ego about following a system.

What does College HUNKS provide its owners?

You’re buying into 20+ years of systems and a recognized national brand. Owners get structured training, operations and technology platforms, marketing support, and a central call center: our Salt Lake City team handles 20,000+ jobs a month across the system. The brand has appeared in national media and earned repeated industry recognition, including being named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 15 consecutive years. (These describe the brand and its operations; they are not a promise of your financial results.)

What’s the path to qualify and apply?

1. Request information and have an intro conversation.
2. Review the FDD and dig into the model, territory, and costs.
3. Complete a qualification review of your capital and goals.
4. Attend a discovery day to meet the team and confirm fit.

Curious whether the return justifies the investment? That’s a fair question. Raise it directly and we’ll walk through the FDD and the ramp-up honestly, without the hype.

What actually disqualifies a candidate?

Most candidates who do not move forward fall short on one of four things, and every one of them is knowable before you fill out a single form.

• The financial minimums. A net worth below $200,000, or less than $75,000 in liquid capital, means the numbers do not work yet. That is usually a timing answer rather than a permanent no.
• Wanting a passive investment. This is an owner-operator system. If the plan is to hire a manager and stay out of the business, the fit is not there, and we would rather say so early.
• No territory left in the market you want. Some metros are already awarded. We will tell you that up front instead of letting you build a plan around a market that is spoken for.
• Where you live. Several states regulate franchise sales on their own registration timelines, so an offer cannot be made everywhere at every moment.

None of that is a verdict on you as an operator. The franchise requirements and process page lays out the same criteria from the company side, and the fastest way to find out where you actually stand is to ask.

Frequently asked questions

How much liquid capital do I need?

Generally at least $75,000 in liquid capital, alongside a net worth of $200,000+.

What credit score do I need?

You’ll need a credit profile strong enough to qualify for SBA or conventional financing. A stronger score improves your options.

Can I run it as a passive or absentee owner?

No. This is a hands-on, owner-operator business, particularly during your first year.

Do I need moving or junk-removal experience?

No. The training and systems are built to bring capable leaders up to speed. Industry experience is a plus, not a requirement.

What’s the total investment?

$203,100 to $355,500, itemized in Item 7 of the FDD.

Do you guarantee a certain income?

No. We make no earnings promises. Any financial-performance information is in Item 19 of the FDD and is discussed during qualification.

Think you’re a fit?

The best next step is a conversation. Request information and we’ll review your goals, your market, and whether you qualify. You can also explore available territories and see how the business runs on our franchise model page.

This article is for general information and is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer is made only by our Franchise Disclosure Document. We make no representations about the financial performance of a College HUNKS franchise except as set out in Item 19 of the FDD. Results vary based on many factors.

Related reading

• How much a College HUNKS franchise costs, item by item.
• What a junk removal franchise costs across the category, not just here.
• How to read Item 19 of an FDD, so you can judge the numbers any franchisor shows you.
• Erica Fine’s story, for what qualifying actually looked like from a corporate career.