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College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving commits to going electric.

TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving^®, an award-winning company and industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, is making moves toward going even more green as they recently signed a deal with Xos to purchase a 100% battery-electric truck. This marks the first-ever electric moving and junk hauling truck in the United States. The vehicle will be used at a College HUNKS location in New Jersey before rolling out to the rest of the system.

“By going electric, we’re able to hold true to several of our core values and beliefs from building leaders to being innovative to staying conscious of our environmental impact,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “Throughout our organization we emphasize the core value of building leaders, and this includes being leaders within our industry. By exploring electric vehicles, we can continue to demonstrate our commitment to leadership and stay ahead of the pack while also leaning into innovation. We are thrilled to take these steps that can further benefit our teams, customers and the communities that we serve.”

The electric truck that College HUNKS will be piloting is the Xos MDXT™ box truck. This is a brand-new release from Xos and will be available as a Class 6 or Class 7 vehicle.

Xos is a Los Angeles-based technology company electric truck manufacturer, and fleet services provider with a mission to help fleets transition from internal combustion engines to battery-electric operations. Xos designs and manufactures medium- and heavy- duty electric vehicles including stepvans, box trucks and vocational vehicles, in addition to providing charging infrastructure and a fleet management platform called Xosphere.

“As the business and consumer landscape changes, it’s vital for us to keep pace and incorporate the solutions that are best suited for our growth and sustainability,” added Friedman. “We are excited to see what the future brings and how we can continue to evolve.”

U.S. Army veteran to receive a free franchise in El Paso, Texas.

TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning company and industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, announced today that Sean Lewis is the grand prize winner of The Pitch, a contest developed specifically for military veterans. Lewis will be awarded a free franchise with the full-service moving company. The contest was open to U.S. veterans who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to announce the winner of The Pitch Contest. The Pitch was a way to show our appreciation for military members who sacrifice so much for our country and to attract more military members to our franchise family,” said Dana Hansen, Director of Franchise Development for College HUNKS. “Military members tend to perform at an extremely high level and experience tremendous success with College HUNKS because of our culture that is built on similar values that are embraced in the military.”

Lewis served as an officer in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Sports, Fitness and Aquatics for the Army’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Directorate in Fort Bliss, Texas. He used all his military experience to build the organization from a concept to fully mission capable in six months, which included establishing a vision, mission statement and marketing to the senior leadership at Fort Bliss; hiring personnel, acquiring office space, and building a team that became the most productive of nine other centers being stood up at the same time.

“It was my sincere pleasure to take Sean through our discovery process and he was an absolute joy to work with from our very first conversation. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it was clear early on that he really loves our culture and that we share the same core values,” continued Hansen. “He’s clearly been a tremendous mentor in his career in the US Army, retiring as a Lt. Col and even after retirement continuing to work with and develop future leaders at the US Army’s Human Performance Ready and Resilient Center of Excellence at Fort Bill, TX. We had tremendous candidates, but Sean is the best of the best.”

“As a Top-rated Franchise for Veterans for more than 10 years, we are proud to join forces with veterans to create a better future for them and to grow our company together,” concluded Hansen. Across the College HUNKS system, veterans make up close to 15% of owners.

TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, named Marc Richard as the Senior Vice President of Operations. He previously served as a Vice President of Franchise Operations for Smoothie King, where his team supported 200 + franchisees and 450 locations.

Prior to joining Smoothie King, he held several roles with Domino’s Pizza, including Director of Corporate Operations and Director of Franchise Operations. As Director of Franchise Operations, he led a team of 10 Business Consultants in influencing and partnering with 185 franchisees who operated close to 1,100 units generating nearly $1 Billion in annual retail sales.

“I have a great respect and appreciation for franchisees and the dedication that is required to deliver an outstanding experience for their customers, guests and clients on a daily basis,” said Marc Richard, Senior Vice President of Operations for College HUNKS. “Seeing the rapid expansion that College HUNKS has had in the past few years and knowing the impact that they are having on both their franchisees and the community is what drew me to the HUNKS organization.”

“Marc’s experience guiding franchising teams to success made him an ideal match for College HUNKS. He brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the organization, and his leadership will be a key part of the organization’s mission to Move The World,” said Roman Cowan, Brand President of College HUNKS.

Marc is an alumnus of Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor’s in Finance.

The professional moving company provides competitive pay and flexible schedules.

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s back to school time and if you’re looking for a way to balance your college classes with a great job, College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving^® has the solution. The award-winning full-service moving and hauling company is now hiring. They offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, and applicants can schedule an interview online and receive notice for an appointment within minutes.

“The past couple of years have been incredibly exciting for our brand. We’ve grown significantly, having opened 50 new locations in 2021 and we’ve added more this year,” said Roman Cowan, President of  College HUNKS. “To help meet this growth, we’re looking for new team members to join our organization. We are committed to our core values, including building leaders. By recruiting college students, we can help pave the way for a successful future with a job that offers an opportunity for building your resume, earning competitive pay, and more.”

The brand is hiring more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees nationwide and opportunities are also available for customer service positions and Brand Central careers. In addition to their expedited application process, the company offers various incentives for new hires. Each location is owned by a franchise partner, so incentives may vary. Check with your local College HUNKS for details.

“Our team members are the backbone of our enterprise and we hold steadfast to a People First philosophy that puts our guests and team members in the forefront. College HUNKS has a firm belief that when you take care of your people, your company can grow,” added Cowan. “We’re excited to continue our expansion across the country and welcome new talent to join us on the journey.”

For more information, including employment opportunities, visit https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/jobs/.

TAMPA, Fla. — Inc. revealed its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® had 15 locations named on the list. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. College HUNKS achieved a 50% growth on the Inc. list adding five locations from the previous 10 spotlighted.

“We are incredibly honored to be featured on the Inc. 5000 list and to be ranked with other amazing companies,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “Our teams and franchise partners have demonstrated such fantastic commitment over the past couple of years to help not only grow our brand with new locations, but to also achieve record sales. We are delighted to share this most recent achievement with them and look forward to reaching even bigger heights with their collective support.”

College HUNKS locations and rankings:

• Charlotte, NC – Jeremy & Joel Harper– 1,032
• Seattle – Karin & Magnus Olason – 2,035
• Bend, OR – Morgan Parker – 3,744
• Jacksonville, FL – Lisa & Russell Tully – 4,028
• Pittsburgh, PA – Laura Charles– 4,380
• Sarasota, FL – Brett Bailey – 2,892
• Colorado Springs, CO – Keven Elwood– 3,399
• Tampa, FL – Corporate- 4,005
• Boston South, MA – Dan Tereshko – 4,035
• Annapolis, MD – John Bates – 4,147
• Long Island, NY – Steven Nickels & Ted Panebianco – 4,264
• Kalamazoo, MI – Chad Jacob – 4,333
• Plant City, FL – Trent Lott – 4,366
• Bucks County, PA – Cos & Mary Anne Losco – 4,601
• Palm Beach County, FL – Barry Reiss – 4,742

The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

“We’ve always held steadfast to our company’s core values and it’s proven time and time again to be a significant contributor to our successes,” added Friedman. “We are fortunate to have franchise partners who share in our vision and join us in our commitment to being a purpose-driven company that strives to build leaders within our organization and the communities we serve.”

TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving^®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, was recently recognized for excellence in collaboration with teams of student-athletes. The full-service moving company with locations across the U.S. and Canada received the Best Team Campaign award at the NIL Summit hosted in Atlanta. Local Franchise Owner Roger Panitch and College HUNKS Marketing Coordinator Mackenzie Cann, who was a D1 athlete and played for the University of Kentucky, received the award on behalf of the organization.

“Since the NCAA opened the opportunity for organizations to support and partner with student-athletes, we jumped at the moment and were one of the first to sign a deal. We’ve been steadfast to our core value of building leaders and have endorsed various teams over the past year,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “We are honored to receive the Best Team Campaign award and to be recognized for our efforts in helping shape the future of college athletics and the individuals who commit themselves to be the best in their sports and beyond.”

College HUNKS’ record of NIL endorsements include Howard University Men’s Basketball, the company was the first to sponsor an entire team from a Historic Black College & University; San Diego State Football; and University of Central Florida Women’s Basketball.

The Best Team Campaign award recognizes a brand or organization that showed excellence in collaboration with a team of student-athletes at one or more schools, and across multiple media channels to generate maximum impact and consumer conversation. The award was presented at the NIL Summit as part of the NIL Awards, which brought together student-athletes, brands, creators and storytellers to recognize those who demonstrated outstanding achievement, innovation, creativity and leadership in Name, Image and Likeness.

The NIL Summit was built by student-athletes, for student-athletes. The Summit is an immersive multi-day professional development experience and gathering place for college sports’ most important stakeholders to share cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and learn how to maximize NIL opportunities to build their brands and amplify their voices.

Ahmmon Richards Partners with Father and Co-Founders to Break Ground in New Territory

MIAMI — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, an award-winning franchise and industry leader in the junk removal and moving sectors, recently announced the expansion of the brand’s Florida footprint with the addition of their newest franchise location in Miami. The expansion officially positions the ‘Sunshine State’ as the most active territory in the country for the College HUNKS team.

The new location is owned by the father-and-son duo of Ahmmon Richards, a former University of Miami football standout and his father, Mark Richards. Together, they will be responsible for the operations of this newest addition to the franchise – College HUNKS 305 – where their primary goal will be to build the business into a multi-million dollar enterprise capable of supporting continued growth for both themselves and the people of Miami.

After an incredibly successful high school football career, Ahmmon had committed to play for the University of Miami in 2016. His collegiate experience was then cut short during the 2018 football season after he suffered a career-ending neck injury. A text from Murphy three years later on the opportunities that existed with the College HUNKS brand piqued his interest in the business and propelled both he and his father to become business owners of their own.

“This industry reminds me a lot of being in a football atmosphere, and the core values of the company reason resonated with me,” said Ahmmon. “It was really a no-brainer at that point. I get to run a business with my dad and start a new chapter of my life in the city I love.”

Ahmmon has proven instrumental in helping widen the franchise landscape for College HUNKS through the utilization of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals with a variety of prominent college athletes. D’Eriq King and Bubba Bolden, both current or former University of Miami football players, being successful examples he’s spearheaded. The franchise plans on leveraging the NIL landscape to market and grow the scale of their operation in Miami through the hiring of a large number of college athletes to join the College HUNKS team.

College HUNKS has been a purpose-driven company since its founding days, dedicated to serving communities with a team of trustworthy and dependable professionals providing the highest quality moving and junk removal services. In line with its community-centric focus, the Miami location plans to support the key causes of College HUNKS locally, including fighting childhood hunger and supporting victims of domestic violence, among a variety of other local charitable organizations.

“When I first met Ahmmon, it became clear t me that he was a perfect match for our brand,” says Omar Soliman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. “Ahmmon is the living embodiment of our company’s core values. Having him on board is incredibly beneficial for our brand as a whole and I can think of no better individual to lead the charge for our expansion in Miami.”

College HUNKS 305 plans to serve the entire Miami region by offering fast, flexible and dependable moving and junk removal services. With a staff of nearly two dozen employees, the franchise aims to quickly become the go-to option for the community.

For more information on College HUNKS and its general operations, please visit collegehunkshaulingjunk.com. 

Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman go undercover in the Jan. 7 episode and do some heavy lifting to ensure the longevity of College HUNKS.

TAMPA, Fla. — Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman are two college buddies that had a beat-up cargo van and a shared business idea for a moving company, which has grown to more than 170 franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The co-founders of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving^®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, will now be taking a closer look at the enterprise they’ve built through their roles on the CBS series UNDERCOVER BOSS. The season 11 premier episode on Friday, Jan. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) is the first time the hit series has featured two founding bosses together.

“Being part of UNDERCOVER BOSS was such an impactful experience and one that allowed us to get connected with our employees around the country,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “The opportunity enabled us to find and explore areas where we can make improvements to our brand. We were honored to be a part of these undercover missions and more importantly to be able to shine a light on and support some of our hard-working team members.”

In the College HUNKS episode of UNDERCOVER BOSS, Friedman and Soliman both go in disguise to work alongside their employees and discover the individual experiences of their employees, as well as examine how their organization is operating. UNDERCOVER BOSS is a two-time Emmy Award-winning reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations.

“We’re known for our world-class company culture and service, and through UNDERCOVER BOSS, Nick and I were able to see our organization with an unfiltered lens,” added Omar Soliman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS. “Our people are our most valuable asset, and we strive to invest in them the best we can. We’re looking forward to taking our learnings from our experience and applying them to growing our company and our teams.”

The episode airs on Friday, Jan. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

For more information, visit www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The first company to endorse a Historically Black College & University team in the NIL era. 

WASHINGTON — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, a national industry leader in moving and junk-removal, recently signed a historic endorsement deal with the Howard University Men’s Basketball players. This deal marks the first full-team endorsement of a Historically Black College & University, and the sponsorship covers the entire roster for the 2021-2022 season. College HUNKS celebrated the moment with the Howard basketball players at a signing event at the original HUNKS headquarters in Rockville, MD.

“One of our Core Values is Building Leaders, so we are proud to support college athletes as they set the path for their future endeavors,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS. “This partnership holds even more significance since Washington, D.C. is where Omar and I were born and raised and where College HUNKS originated as a business. Our sponsorship of the Howard University Men’s Basketball players also ushers in a new era for NIL in the Washington D.C. metro area and, more importantly, for HBCU athletes nationwide.”

“College HUNKS is an iconic brand, and Howard University is an iconic institution, so it makes sense to align our mutual passions for building leaders,” said Tai Bibbs, Men’s Basketball Team Captain at Howard University. “My teammates and I are looking forward to partnering with College HUNKS to promote their amazing employment opportunities for frontline staff, their moving and hauling services for clients, as well as their franchise opportunities for aspiring business owners.”

Since the NCAA passed a new policy that opened up sponsorship opportunities for college athletes, College HUNKS has shown its support across the country. The company launched into these efforts by being the first to sign a collegiate athlete when they teamed up with University of Miami Quarterback D’Eriq King. The brand also signed the University of Central Florida Women’s Basketball players, the first female team to receive a NIL deal. And most recently signed a deal with the San Diego State football team and are exploring other sponsorship opportunities in key markets. College HUNKS partnered with NOCAP Sports, which specializes in connecting brands with college athletes, to sponsor the Howard Basketball team, in which NOCAP coordinated with player Khalil Robinson and team captains Tai Bibbs, Steve Settle III and Randall Brumant.

“Our business started as an underdog with a beat-up cargo van in college, so aligning with student-athletes that historically have not received large media attention is important to our brand purpose. College HUNKS has a diverse team, and we strive to brighten the spotlight within and outside of our brand to build leaders and make a positive impact,” continued Friedman. “By sponsoring the Howard University players and being the first to partner with an HBCU basketball team, we hope to inspire and help people across the country learn about the amazing employment opportunities with our company as well as opportunities for financial freedom through franchise ownership.”

Howard University holds a distinctive significance to College HUNKS Co-Founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman. The duo grew up in Washington D.C. and attended Howard University homecoming events during their youth. Friedman also played on the Howard University intramural club basketball team and won the national championship with the team in 2007.

“Community engagement is at our core, and when we are able to partner – whether that be through college athlete endorsements or the numerous social causes that our franchise partners pursue throughout the year – we can further live our values and company purpose that help distinguish our brand,” added Friedman.

College HUNKS has several franchise locations in the greater D.C. Metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Annapolis, Bel Air, Frederick, Upper Marlboro, and Washington, DC.

For more information, visit www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.