College HUNKS franchise reunion celebration just before being named Top Junk Removal Franchise by Franchise Times

Top Junk Removal Franchise | Franchise Times Award

March 04, 20265 min read

We Did It: College HUNKS Named Top Junk Removal Franchise — Because We Bring the Hype, Hustle, and Heart Every Day

If you’ve ever been to a College HUNKS Reunion — like the electric atmosphere captured at our 2026 Franchisee Party — you know this isn’t just a business. It’s a movement built on people, purpose, and performance. That spirit propelled us to a HUGE milestone: College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® has been named the Top Junk Removal Franchise by Franchise Times — one of the most respected voices in the franchise industry.

This isn’t just an award. It’s validation of our people, our culture, and our model — recognized on a national stage.


🏈 Game-Day Energy, Franchise-Leader Results

From the minute our people hit the room at Reunion — cheering, celebrating milestones, sharing lessons, and locking arms like a championship team — you could feel it:

We are built different.

This is a brand where leadership, grit, teamwork, and heart aren’t just slogans — they’re lived every day.

That culture fuels performance.
That performance drives growth.
And that growth is why Franchise Times took notice.

If you want to understand how we help franchise owners scale with that same energy, explore how we [Grow Your Franchise Empire].

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🎖 Why This Recognition Matters

Being named Top Junk Removal Franchise doesn’t happen by accident — it happens when you combine the right model, the right leadership, and the right support system.

🚀 Dual Revenue Streams — Two Winning Services in One Game Plan

You’re not buying just a junk removal business — you’re investing in a franchise that dominates both moving and junk removal markets, giving you multiple paths to profit and long-term stability.

It’s two revenue streams under one operational roof — a massive competitive advantage in the home services space.


🛡 Recession-Resistant, Essential Services

People will always move.
People will always need junk hauled.

That’s built-in demand. That’s economic durability. That’s why this is considered an essential service franchise. This extends beyond the average person who might short on cash this month. Apartment complexes need it, commercial buildings need it, the city needs it. National brands and Enterprise companies even build contracts with our National Accounts Team because they need a lot of it across the country and need a brand they can trust!


🏆 Proven Playbook + Launch-to-Growth Support

From immersive onboarding to leadership training, marketing support, and a centralized call center booking jobs — you are never operating alone.

We give you the playbook.
We coach you through execution.
We support you as you scale.

If you're serious about ownership, you can review [Available Franchise Territories] to see where expansion opportunities currently exist.


📈 Multi-Unit Scaling Opportunity

This isn’t a “one truck and hope” model.

Approximately 70% of our franchise owners expand into multiple territories — turning a single launch into a scalable operation across a metro market.

If you're an investor-minded operator or empire builder, our multi-unit franchise opportunity gives you the platform to stack territories, grow teams, and build long-term enterprise value. We have multiple investors eyeing our remaining territories. We also have a support plan in place for multi-unit active investors with some slightly different mechanics which prove our playbook is extensive.


🇺🇸 Built for Leaders — Including Veterans & First Responders

Leadership is in our DNA.

Many of our franchise partners come from corporate leadership and military backgrounds because they recognize structure, systems, and team culture when they see it.

If you’re a veteran exploring ownership, learn more about our [Veteran Franchise Opportunities] and how we support those transitioning from service to business ownership.

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🧠 Culture That Wins Championships

Our annual Reunion isn’t just a celebration — it’s a leadership summit.

Milestones are honored.
Lessons are shared.
Partnerships are strengthened.

That culture translates directly into:

  • Strong retention

  • High morale

  • Consistent customer satisfaction

  • Franchisees who expand instead of plateau

It’s game-day energy with disciplined execution.

That’s rare.


🦾 National Infrastructure That Supports Owners

Franchisees benefit from:

  • Centralized call center support

  • National marketing strategy and marketing support

  • Structured onboarding and launch training

  • Ongoing one on one business coaching

  • Leadership development systems

  • IT structure

  • Bookkeeping

  • National Accounts Team building enterprise relationships

  • And so much more!

This infrastructure allows owners to focus on growth, team building, and performance — not reinventing operations.


📍 What This Means for Franchise Buyers

If you’re evaluating franchise ownership right now, here’s what this award signals:

✔ You’re joining a nationally recognized category leader
✔ You’re entering two booming service markets with one proven system
✔ You’re investing in a franchise built for leadership and scalability
✔ You have a clear path from launch to multi-territory growth

This recognition from Franchise Times confirms what our franchisees already know:

The system works.
The culture performs.
The opportunity scales.


🔥 Ready to Join the Winning Team?

Winning Game for a winning team

Territories are moving fast.

If you want to own a franchise in an essential service category — backed by national recognition, dual revenue streams, leadership development, and scalable growth — this is your moment.

👉 Explore College H.U.N.K.S. Franchise Hot Territories Available 2026
👉 Learn how to [Grow Your Franchise Empire]
👉 Veterans: Discover our Veteran Franchise Opportunity | College HUNKS®
👉 Ask about our Multi-Unit Ownership Opportunities

This is your next season.
Your next chapter.
Your championship run.


🏈 More Than a Business — A Brotherhood Built to Win

At College HUNKS, we don’t just build businesses.

We build leaders.
We build teams.
We build franchise owners who win together.

And now, officially — we’ve been named the Top Junk Removal Franchise in the country.

Game on.


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Alexander Hildenbrandt is a Franchise Development Marketing Manager with the franchise development team at College H.U.N.K.S. He has a background in franchise sales, AI deployment and marketing technology. He is a US ARMY Veteran from the Iraq and Afghan wars.

Alexander Hildenbrandt

Alexander Hildenbrandt is a Franchise Development Marketing Manager with the franchise development team at College H.U.N.K.S. He has a background in franchise sales, AI deployment and marketing technology. He is a US ARMY Veteran from the Iraq and Afghan wars.

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