Top Junk Removal Franchise | Franchise Times Award

If you have ever been to a College HUNKS Reunion, like the electric atmosphere captured at our 2026 Franchisee Party, you know this is not just a business. It is 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 is not just an award. It is validation of our people, our culture, and our model, recognized on a national stage.

It also is not the only one. The full run of recognitions lives on our press and awards page, and the brand’s national profile goes back to the Shark Tank appearance that put College HUNKS in front of a mainstream audience.

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 are not just slogans. They are lived every day.

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

Why This Recognition Matters

Being named Top Junk Removal Franchise does not 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 are not buying just a junk removal business. You are investing in a franchise that dominates both moving and junk removal markets, giving you multiple paths to profit and long-term stability.

It is 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 is built-in demand. That is economic durability. That is why this is considered an essential service franchise. This extends beyond the average person who might be 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.

Multi-Unit Scaling Opportunity

This is not 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 are 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.

Culture That Wins Championships

Our annual Reunion is not just a celebration. It is 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

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

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

What This Means for Franchise Buyers

If you are evaluating franchise ownership right now, here is what this award signals:

• You are joining a nationally recognized category leader
• You are entering two booming service markets with one proven system
• You are 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?

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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.

Keep reading

• What makes College HUNKS different, in plain terms.
• How we compare to the other junk removal franchises, honestly.
• What a junk removal franchise actually costs to buy into.
• Owner stories from people who already did it.

Ready to talk it through? Start a conversation with the franchise team.