Recognition

PRESS & AWARDS.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving has earned national recognition for culture, growth, and franchise performance. Over $30 million in annual media exposure across The New York Times, Oprah, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Newsweek, and more.

TOP 400
College HUNKS team members serving the community at a U.S. Hunger meal-packing event
FRANCHISE AT A GLANCE
Hall of Fame
Franchise Business Review
$30M+
Annual Media Exposure
Top 400
Franchise Times
Featured On
CNN, Fox, Oprah
Veteran Friendly
Entrepreneur, No. 39
Entrepreneur
Franchise 500
  • FRANCHISE TIMES TOP 400
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  • ENTREPRENEUR TOP FRANCHISE
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  • TOP JUNK REMOVAL FRANCHISE
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  • TOP VETERAN FRANCHISE
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Awards & recognition

A BRAND THAT EARNS THE HEADLINES.

College HUNKS has been recognized nationally for culture, growth, and service.

Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranked badge
ENTREPRENEUR
500

Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the magazine’s annual ranking of franchise opportunities.

Franchise 500 List
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Top Franchise for Veterans 2025 badge
ENTREPRENEUR
No. 39

Top Franchises for Veterans, 2025. Ranked No. 53 the year before.

Top Franchises for Veterans
Franchise Times logo
FRANCHISE TIMES
Top 400

Named to the prestigious Franchise Times Top 400 list for system-wide revenue.

Franchise Times Top 400
Franchise Business Review Satisfaction Awards Top Franchises for Women 2026 badge
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
2026

Named a Top Franchise for Women, from a survey of 8,500 women franchise owners across 320 brands.

Top Franchises for Women
In the press

WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING.

Featured coverage from franchise industry publications and national media.

RECENT COVERAGE

September 2024 Feature
FRANCHISE 411

September 2024 Feature

September 2024
College HUNKS Ranks Top Franchises for Veterans
FRANCHISING.COM

College HUNKS Ranks Top Franchises for Veterans

November 2024
Ranked Among Top Franchises For Veterans
IFA / FRANCHISE.ORG

Ranked Among Top Franchises For Veterans

November 2024
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VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS

Qualifying veterans and first responders receive a discount on the initial franchise fee.

Why it matters

RECOGNITION THAT DRIVES RESULTS.

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Brand trust

National media coverage builds consumer trust that independent operators can’t match. Every headline is a lead generator.

02

Recruitment edge

Award recognition attracts better franchise candidates. Top performers research before they invest.

03

Competitive proof

Rankings from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and FBR validate the model with third-party data.

Next step

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Book a call with the franchise development team. They’ll walk you through the model, the available territories, and the unit economics for your market.

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Press FAQ.

Yes. Co-founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman appeared on Shark Tank. The exposure helped accelerate brand awareness nationwide.

An annual ranking of the largest franchise systems in the U.S. by system-wide revenue. College HUNKS has been named to this list, placing it among the top franchise brands in the country.

The brand’s structured operations, team-first culture, and leadership development programs align well with military experience. Multiple veteran-focused organizations have recognized the franchise for veteran-friendly ownership.

National coverage includes The New York Times, Oprah, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Franchise Times, among others.