College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving News

TAMPA, FL // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 22, 2024 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® recently announced the formation of a new Senior Executive Team. The lineup includes the promotion of key leaders and the addition of a new Chief Revenue Officer. George Spowart is a highly seasoned industry executive and will be joining the College HUNKS Senior Executive Team, led by Brand President Roman Cowan, in April to help steer and expand the brand.

"It's vital we have the right talent and leadership in place. We are delighted to unveil this formation of our Senior Executive Team that will guide us in our expansion plans," said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary for College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. "George joins a highly talented and experienced leadership team and will be a valuable addition to our organization as we position ourselves for the next phase."

In addition to George Spowart taking on the role of Chief Revenue Officer, th…

February 22, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSoltions.com // TAMPA, FL - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® recognized their top performers at their annual Reunion.

Each year, franchise partners and team members come together to network with their peers, hear encouragement from an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and collaborate on best business practices for the year ahead.

The awards ceremony spotlighted franchise partners who excelled in 2023 from generating impressive revenue marks to those who best represent the brand’s core values. One of the highlights of the 2024 Reunion was the presentation of the Lynn Skynear Award winner.

This special award is granted to a team member or strategic partner who has made a lasting impact on the brand and is given in honor of Co-Founder Omar Soliman’s mother, Lynn Skynear. Heralded as the mother of the brand, it was her beat up cargo van that Nick and Omar used the first summer at College HUNKS, and her en…

January 30, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tampa, FL - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® recently announced the promotion of Dan Whalen to Vice President of Operations.

Whalen has been with College HUNKS for nearly eight years and previously served as Director of Operations. In this new role, he will be responsible for franchise and corporate owned locations, leading the team of Franchise Business Consultants as they provide day-to-day operational support.

“Dan has played such an integral part in the growth and evolution of our brand and we are thrilled to promote him to his new leadership position,” said Marc Richard, Senior Vice President of Operations for College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. “He embodies the College HUNKS core values and has proven over the years his commitment to our brand and ensuring our success in each role he has fulfilled. It’s been incredibly exciting to watch him develop as a professi…

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMPA, FL - In January, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, Nick Friedman, was chosen as a feature speaker for the 2024 US Chamber of Commerce’s State of American Business event. While on the panel, Friedman spoke to the brand’s core values and how franchising is a catalyst in achieving the American dream.

Among College HUNKS’ core tenets is the importance of investing in leaders and encouraging employee development. “We didn’t want to just be a business, we wanted to be a platform,” said Nick Friedman. “One of our core values as a company is building leaders - we want you to leave our organization better as an individual, as a leader, as a professional and have a set of values that you can carry throughout the rest of your life.”

Joining Friedman on the panel was John Bates, franchise owner of the Annapolis, MD HUNKS location. Having scaled the …

January 05, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tampa, FL - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® continues to be head of the pack with their recent recognition by Franchise Times.

The company was named to the 2024 Fast and Serious list, which recognizes the Top 40 smartest-growing franchise brands.

“We are incredibly honored to be featured on the Fast and Serious list. Our teams and franchise partners are so passionate about our brand and work hard to make us be the amazing brand we are today. This recognition acknowledges the successes we’ve had and our ability to remain a leader in our space,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®.

Franchise Times determines the Fast and Serious rankings through a proprietary formula that measures growth over a three-year period. This is the 11th year that the publication has released the list and this is the fourth year tha…

December 15, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman, co-founders and visionaries of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving, the 2023 Entrepreneurs of the Year.

"Nick and Omar took an idea from a side gig one summer in college and developed it into an instantly recognizable brand, enabling hundreds of people to go into business for themselves but not by themselves as part of College H.U.N.K.S.,” said IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller. “They have persevered through economic downturns and housing recessions and are an example for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere considering scaling through franchising. Nick and Omar personify the power of franchising, and their impact is felt not only by the lives they touch during moves and clutter removal, but for everyone out there with a dream and a commitment to resilience and perseveran…

November 28, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Somerset, NJ - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® is committed to Building Leaders and David Giordano is a prime example of this. He recently turned his business dream into reality when he became a College HUNKS franchise owner. Giordano started with the company as a Wingman while in college in 2016 and then rose through the ranks before taking on his current role leading the new Central New Jersey location.

“I have always wanted to own a business because it allows you to see success based on the continuous devotion and pride in the work completed each day. College HUNKS was the perfect match for me,” said David Giordano, Owner of the Central New Jersey College HUNKS. “My discovery process with College HUNKS was different than most, since I had experience actually working with the company. During my interview for a summer job, the manager spoke about Building Leaders, a core …

October 02, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tampa, FL - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® continues to take a stand against domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the month, the professionals at College HUNKS are offering free or heavily discounted moves through their initiative Safe Moves, Strong Voices for victims who need a safer space to live. In the United States, on a typical day, more than 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

“As a purpose-driven enterprise, the community has always been at the core of our organization,” said Roman Cowan, President of College HUNKS. “Our dedication to offering free or heavily discounted moves for domestic violence awareness month started during the pandemic as cases of domestic violence reached all-time highs. Safe Moves, Strong Voices aims to…

TRI-CITIES, TN // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // July 20, 2023 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® continues its expansion as it welcomes a new location in Northern Tennessee.

Located at 3105 Industrial Dr. STE1, Johnson City, TN 37604, the new location is set to open on July 28, 2023. The location offers donation pickups, general labor assistance, and the company's signature fast, friendly junk removal and moving services for area residents and businesses.

"Through my 20-year career in small-business IT, I've had many wonderful opportunities to learn how to lead others, manage businesses, solve difficult problems, and provide exceptional customer service. I felt that I had reached the pinnacle of my career and craved new challenges and opportunities," said Jeff Delmar, Franchise Owner of the Northern Tennessee College HUNKS. "The idea of franchising struck a chord with me – owning my own business but not being 'on my …

July 12, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tampa, Florida - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® has donated to U.S. Hunger, the brand’s national charitable partner. The purpose-driven full-service moving and junk removal company is a long-time supporter of the nonprofit that strives to end childhood hunger.

For every moving or junk hauling job completed, College HUNKS donates two nutritious meals for a child experiencing food insecurity. U.S. Hunger helps distribute meals to those in need.

“Our company is built around community and service, and I’m proud that we have been able to give back to the people and places in which we operate through our partnership with U.S. Hunger,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS.

According to U.S. Hunger, children are most at risk for food insecurity in the summer when school is out, and school meals are unavailable. The summer is the busiest time of y…

PORTSMOUTH, NH // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 18, 2023 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®  is expanding in New Hampshire with its newest location in Portsmouth on April 21, 2023. The Portsmouth College HUNKS will provide donation pickups, general labor assistance, and the company's signature fast, friendly moving and junk hauling services for area residents and businesses.

"The thing that drew me to College HUNKS is the culture and the brands passion for giving back to the community," said Portsmouth Franchise owner Batchelder. "I was hooked once I read about the brands four core values, especially building leaders. I believe that core values help set people up for success, not just in a professional setting, but also in one's personal life."

Prior to joining College HUNKS, Batchelder served Home Depot for more than 24 years. Franchise owner Bill Batchelder will lead the Portsmouth College HUNKS team in servi…

Ewing Secured First High School NIL Deal in Maryland After Rule Change 

April 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Rockville, MD - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® is again making history with their recently signed endorsement deal with high school volleyball standout, Alexis Ewing. This endorsement marks one of the first for high school athletes in Maryland, as the state recently opened NIL opportunities for high school students.

On April 11, 2023 at the NIL signing took place at 603 Southlawn Lane in Rockville. Ewing’s parents, NBA Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing and former All-American volleyball player Cheryl Weaver, accompanied her to the signing event.

“We are thrilled to partner with Alexis and help support her journey as a student-athlete,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS. “This sponsorship allows us to uphold our values of supporting our communities and building leaders. Having started o…