College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchise
2022 filing · April 27, 2022GrowingShares sales figures
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving at a glance
A junk removal and moving business that hauls away, donates and recycles unwanted items and moves homes and offices. At the end of 2021 there were 155 College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving locations in the US, 152 franchised and 3 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- CHHJ Franchising L.L.C
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Tampa, Florida
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $159K–$284K
- One standard zone and one truck
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- For one standard zone with either the junk removal or the moving business; both together are $65,000
- Royalty
- 7% + minimum
- 7% of gross sales in the territory (8% outside it), paid twice a month, with a minimum annual royalty
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 155
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 152
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- +50
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 38
- Most in Texas, Florida and Georgia
Support and records
From CHHJ Franchising L.L.C’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $221,100 | Costs less than 67% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 155 | More than 83% of franchises |
| Sales per locationYearly, as the brand reports it | $1,638,839 | Higher than 81% of brands that share sales figures |
| Sales against cost to openYearly sales over the cost midpoint | 7.4× | Higher than 93% of brands that share sales figures |
How much a College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchise costs
Opening one standard zone and one truck costs an estimated $158,700 to $283,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are additional funds (6 months) ($80,000 to $120,000) and initial franchise fee ($45,000 to $65,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $65,000 | |
| Rent | $1,600 | $4,500 | |
| Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Paint and Signage for Service Vehicle | $3,100 | $5,500 | |
| Down Payment on Service Vehicle | $3,000 | $24,000 | |
| Equipment and Hand Tools | $2,000 | $8,000 | |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Business Licenses & Permits | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance Deposit | $7,500 | $24,000 | |
| Training Expense | $1,500 | $5,000 | |
| Your employees Preopening Business Ramp Up Advertising | $9,500 | $11,000 | |
| Additional Funds (6 months) | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
| Total | $158,700 | $283,500 |
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, page 28
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for one standard zone with either the junk removal or the moving business; both together are $65,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales in the territory (8% outside it), paid twice a month, with a minimum annual royalty. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | 1% of Gross Sales |
| Transfer Fee (Franchise Agreement) | $17,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Refresher Training Program/Continuing Education | $550 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, pages 16 and 18
Other fees as filed, from pages 19–21. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
- Average sales
- $1,638,839
- Median sales
- $1,204,266
Yearly figures for 2021, covering franchised locations open all 12 months of 2021 (104 locations). The average is about 7.4 times the midpoint of the cost to open.
Sales are what a location takes in before rent, payroll, royalties and other costs, not what its owner keeps.
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, pages 63–66
SBA loans to College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchisees
Lenders approved 161 SBA-backed loans for College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchisees from 2013 to 2026, $39.6M in all: 155 7(a) loans and 6 504 loans. Of the 67 that have ended, 49 were paid in full and 18 were charged off (26.9%). The other 94 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2021 / 2019–2021. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Typical moving brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | +18% / +49% | +5.9% / +25% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 7% / 29% | 2.9% / 15% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 2% | 0% / 1% | 0% / 0% |
Typical moving brand is the median of the 6 brands in moving franchises with three years of counts.
How College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving compares
Of the 17 moving franchises on this site, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is the 9th cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Typical moving brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $159K | $159K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $284K | $338K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Sales per location | $1.64M | – | $794K |
| US locations | 155 | 17 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 14 of 17 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 17 brands in moving franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 114 (+12) | 4 | +23 | −11 |
| 2020 | 129 (+15) | 3 | +27 | −12 |
| 2021 | 152 (+23) | 3 | +32 | −9 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, page 76
Where College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving locations are
At the end of 2021, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving had locations in 38 states. The most are in Texas, Florida and Georgia.
- Texas16
- Florida14
- Georgia9
- Illinois7
- Michigan7
- North Carolina7
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Florida | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Georgia | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Illinois | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Michigan | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Maryland | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 6 | 0 | 6 |
All 38 states
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, page 78
Who owns College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving?
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving franchises are sold by CHHJ Franchising L.L.C.
From CHHJ Franchising L.L.C’s 2022 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: CHHJ Franchising L.L.C, 2022 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 14
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving filings
The figures on this page come from CHHJ Franchising L.L.C’s 2022 filing, issued April 27, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 27, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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