Home Service Franchise Opportunities: The Dual-Revenue Model

Home service franchises appeal to a lot of first-time owners because demand is steady and you don’t need a storefront to run one. College HUNKS Hauling & Moving stands out in the category for one big reason: it combines two services (moving and junk removal) into a single business, so you serve two kinds of demand from one location and one territory. The total investment to open ranges from $203,100 to $355,500. Here’s how the dual-revenue model works and what it takes to own one.

What is a home service franchise?

A home service franchise delivers services at the customer’s home or property (think moving, hauling, cleaning, or repairs) rather than from a retail location. College HUNKS runs this model at scale, built over 20+ years, with 20,000+ jobs completed every month across the system. Because the work goes to the customer, you skip the cost and lease commitment of a storefront, and because moving and junk removal are everyday services, demand for them has historically been relatively steady. That’s a big part of why home services are one of the most active corners of franchising.

Why does the dual-revenue model matter?

Picture a train with two engines instead of one. Moving is one engine, junk removal is the other, and they pull the same set of tracks: your territory, your office, your brand. Some competitors focus on only one of these services. College HUNKS runs both, and that changes how you use your assets: each concept runs its own branded truck, but both work the same territory off the same dispatch, the same office, and the same back office. Two services means two reasons for a customer to call you, a broader customer base, and more ways to keep your trucks working. It’s an operational advantage, not a promise about what any individual location will earn.

What does it take to own one?

Most approved candidates bring at least $75,000 in liquid capital, a net worth of $200,000+, and a credit profile strong enough to qualify for SBA or conventional financing. It’s a hands-on, owner-operator business. You lead the location day to day, ideally with a spouse or partner on board with the decision. The exact fees and startup costs are itemized in Items 5-7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Who is the dual-revenue model a fit for?

• Corporate career-changers who want a proven playbook and autonomy.
• Military veterans who lead well and value a system and mission.
• Managers from moving or junk-removal companies ready to own their own territory.

What support do owners get?

You’re backed by 20+ years of systems and a recognized national brand: structured training, operations and technology platforms, marketing support, and a central call center that handles 20,000+ jobs a month across the system. The brand has earned spots on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 15 consecutive years and recognition as a Top Franchise for Veterans. (These describe the brand and its operations, not a promise of your financial results.)

Single-service junk removal against the two-in-one model

The practical difference is not the services on the menu. It is how often the truck you already paid for is out earning.

The higher entry buys capacity rather than overhead. Investment figures come from Items 5 and 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, and none of this is a projection of what any one location will do.

Frequently asked questions

What services does a College HUNKS franchise provide?

Both junk removal and full-service moving (local moving, hauling, donation pickups, and cleanouts) run from one location across a single territory.

How much does it cost to open?

The total investment ranges from $203,100 to $355,500, itemized in Item 7 of the FDD.

Is this a passive investment?

No. It’s a hands-on, owner-operator business, especially in the first year.

What support will I get?

Training, operations and technology systems, marketing support, and a central booking call center.

How does a home service business hold up when the economy turns?

Home services sit in a recession resistant category for a structural reason: the work cannot be shipped, automated, or ordered online. Someone still has to carry a piano down two flights of stairs. Demand also cycles both ways rather than simply falling off. In an expansion people move up and buy more, which fills the moving side. In a contraction people downsize, clear out rentals, and settle estates, which fills the junk side. That is a description of the category and how the model is built, not a forecast of what any single location will do.

Do you make income claims?

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

Explore the opportunity

If a dual-revenue home service business fits what you’re looking for, the next step is a conversation. Request information and we’ll review your market and whether you qualify. You can also learn more on our franchise model page and see available territories.

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 a junk removal franchise works, the half of the model that runs when moving demand cools.
• The best junk removal franchises to own in 2026, compared on the dimensions buyers actually weigh.
• College Hunks vs Two Men and a Truck, two-in-one against moving-only.
• Converting an existing junk business into a franchise.
• What the two-in-one model costs to buy into.