{"id":994605,"date":"2026-08-11T15:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/994605\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:37:14","slug":"college-h-u-n-k-s-hauling-junk-moving-bets-big-on-booming-phoenix-market-for-franchise-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/994605\/","title":{"rendered":"College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &#038; Moving\u00ae Bets Big on Booming Phoenix Market for Franchise Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">Fast-Growing Moving and Junk Removal Franchise Seeks Experienced Operators to Grow Existing Arizona Presence  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/collegehunksfranchise.com\/\" data-ylk=\"slk:College%20H.U.N.K.S.%20Hauling%20Junk%20%26%20Moving%C2%AE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving\u00ae&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a Tampa-based franchise offering junk removal and moving under one brand, with more than 150 locations and 370+ open and committed territories across North America \u2013 has identified Phoenix as a priority market for franchise development, seeking motivated entrepreneurs to bring the brand&#8217;s tech-enabled moving and junk removal services to one of the country&#8217;s fastest-growing metro areas.  <\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/2FCFADD3756547F304B896EFB3078D2DA59A8877F528A83CC1180B5F46842781\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fprnewswire.com%2Fcf83cb38138bee20fba315ef4d7669b8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Official logo of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving\" height=\"211\" width=\"400\" class=\"yf-j98iil loader\"\/><\/a> Official logo of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving           <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">With services already in nearby Chandler and Queen Creek, expansion into Phoenix is the next logical step for the brand. Phoenix is one of 15 open markets the brand is currently prioritizing nationwide, alongside cities such as Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Cleveland, Indianapolis and New Orleans.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><strong>A Market Built for Growth<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">Metro Phoenix remains one of the nation&#8217;s leading growth markets, adding tens of thousands of new residents in 2025 and ranking among the fastest-growing large metros in the country, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2026\/2025-popest-metro-micro-counties.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:recent%20Census%20data;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;recent Census data&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">recent Census data<\/a>. That sustained population growth, paired with continued residential and commercial development across the Valley, is fueling steady demand for moving, junk removal and donation pickup services.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">&#8220;Phoenix checks every box we look for in a growth market. That includes population growth, new home construction and a steady influx of businesses and residents who need our services,&#8221; said <strong>Eric Osborne, Director of Franchise Development for College H.U.N.K.S.<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;We&#8217;ve rebuilt our franchise sales process and support systems this year specifically so we can bring on the right partners in markets like this and set them up to win from day one.&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><strong>Seeking the Right Franchise Partners<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">College H.U.N.K.S. is looking for franchise partners who are hands-on operators and community-minded leaders, capable of building and managing a team while delivering the professionalism the brand is known for. Ideal candidates bring business acumen, a passion for customer service and a commitment to the H.U.N.K.S. values (Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable and Service) that have anchored the brand since its founding.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">College H.U.N.K.S. offers a full suite of residential and commercial services, including moving, junk removal, donation pickups and labor services, backed by the brand&#8217;s tech-enabled booking and operations platform. The opportunity comes as the brand continues to expand its footprint of more than 150 locations and 370+ open and committed territories across North America.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">To learn more about College H.U.N.K.S., including franchising opportunities in Phoenix, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/collegehunksfranchise.com\/available-territories\/phoenix-az\/\" data-ylk=\"slk:collegehunksfranchise.com%2Favailable-territories%2Fphoenix-az%2F;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;collegehunksfranchise.com\/available-territories\/phoenix-az\/&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">collegehunksfranchise.com\/available-territories\/phoenix-az\/<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><strong>About College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving\u00ae<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">Founded in 2003 by Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman and franchising since 2007, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk &amp; Moving is one of North America&#8217;s largest junk removal and moving franchises, with more than 150 locations and 370+ open and committed territories. The name stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, and the franchise model pairs two revenue streams, junk removal and moving, inside a single territory. College H.U.N.K.S. ranked No. 383 on Entrepreneur&#8217;s 2026 Franchise 500 and No. 39 on its 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans list.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\">Contact: Cole Koretos, Franchise Elevator, <a href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/mailto:ckoretos@franchiseelevator.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:ckoretos%40franchiseelevator.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ckoretos@franchiseelevator.com&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ckoretos@franchiseelevator.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>   <a href=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/A242DE1CD11422C678CADF9B4F56B339CFC933FDA3452341C4044A21F169949A\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fprnewswire.com%2Fb5b0f3c582a86c6ebcf07b89ee9799ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Cision\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"yf-j98iil loader\"\/><\/a> Cision          <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"> View original content to download multimedia:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/college-hunks-hauling-junk--moving-bets-big-on-booming-phoenix-market-for-franchise-expansion-302848591.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Fcollege-hunks-hauling-junk--moving-bets-big-on-booming-phoenix-market-for-franchise-expansion-302848591.html;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/college-hunks-hauling-junk--moving-bets-big-on-booming-phoenix-market-for-franchise-expansion-302848591.html&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/college-hunks-hauling-junk&#8211;moving-bets-big-on-booming-phoenix-market-for-franchise-expansion-302848591.html<\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fast-Growing Moving and Junk Removal Franchise Seeks Experienced Operators to Grow Existing Arizona Presence PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2026&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":994606,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5131],"tags":[398607,5229,5643,1587,124810,398606,398605,37707,25723,587,1589,42012,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":["post-994605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-phoenix","tag-about-college","tag-america","tag-arizona","tag-az","tag-franchise-development","tag-franchise-partners","tag-hauling-junk","tag-junk-removal","tag-metro-phoenix","tag-north-america","tag-phoenix","tag-population-growth","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/117077622602826388","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/994605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=994605"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/994605\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/994606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=994605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=994605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=994605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}