How much does it cost to open a Two Men and a Truck franchise?

The total initial investment for a Two Men and a Truck franchise ranges from $146,950 to $506,450. This includes the franchise fee of $50,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Two Men and a Truck franchise?

Two Men and a Truck franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 1.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Two Men and a Truck franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Two Men and a Truck franchise generates $1,516,485 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $621,759.

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Two Men and a Truck Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$146,950 – $506,450

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $146,950 High: $506,450

The total initial investment to open a Two Men and a Truck franchise ranges from $146,950 to $506,450, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $50,000.

Midpoint estimate: $326,700

Franchise Fee

$50,000

One-time initial fee

The Two Men and a Truck franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Two Men and a Truck brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

1.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 7.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fee	6.0	PCT	Paid monthly on the 15th following the month revenue was generated. California franchises may receive a 4.4% rebate through December 31, 2027 under current incentive program.
Minimum Royalty Fee for Metro Market Franchises	N/A	VARIABLE	Difference between actual royalties paid and: Year 1: $24,000, Year 2: $33,000, Year 3: $39,000, Year 4+: $45,000. Payable upon demand if Minimum Performance Requirements not met.
Minimum Royalty Fee for Mod Market Franchises	N/A	VARIABLE	Difference between actual royalties paid and: Year 1: $10,500, Year 2: $15,000, Year 3: $22,500, Year 4+: $30,000. Payable upon demand if Minimum Performance Requirements not met.
Contributions to Advertising Fund	1.0	PCT	Paid monthly on the 15th. Fund is administered and controlled by franchisor.
Local Digital Advertising Fees	15.0	PCT	100% of digital advertising spend billed plus 15% administrative fee (max 20%). Paid last business day of month. Requires signed agreement (Exhibit J).
Cooperative Advertising	1.0	PCT	Up to 1% of annual Gross Sales or up to $1,500/month for new franchises in first 12 months. Currently ranges $100-$400/month. Franchisor may charge up to $100/month admin fee if assisting with cooperative.
Minimum Local Marketing Spend Deficiency	N/A	VARIABLE	Difference between required Minimum Local Marketing Spend and actual spending on Eligible Marketing, plus late fees and interest. Payable to Advertising Fund if deficient.
Technology and Support Fee	1.0	PCT	Metro Market: 1% of Gross Sales with $1,200 minimum (may increase to 1.5% with $1,800 minimum). Mod Market: 2% with no minimum (may increase to 2.5%). Paid monthly on the 15th. Covers Automation Systems services.
Fees for Sales Support Services - Metro Market First Level Support	80.0	FIXED	Currently $80/month for disaster recovery, corporate inquiry responses, National Account management. May increase to $92/month. Paid last business day of month.
Fees for Sales Support Services - Metro Market Additional Sales Support	4.5	VARIABLE	Currently $4.50/call (may increase to $5.25) or 7% of Gross Sales (may increase to 8%) if prospect purchases. Optional for Metro Market, required for Mod Market and performance issues. Paid last business day of month.
Fees for Sales Support Services - Mod Market (First 12 months)	500.0	FIXED	Currently $500/month (may increase to $575) plus $40/transaction (may increase to $46) for each completed move originating from franchisor. Applies first 12 months and after if CSR employed.
Fees for Sales Support Services - Mod Market (After 12 months without CSR)	2500.0	FIXED	Currently $2,500/month (may increase to $2,875) with no transaction fee if no CSR employed after 12 months.
Records and Bookkeeping Fees	95.0	FIXED	Currently $95/hour (may increase to $120/hour). Optional for Metro Market, required for Mod Market. Typically 5-15 hours/month. Requires signed agreement (Exhibit J). Paid last business day of month.
Risk Management and Safety Services Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $1,800-$4,800/year (may increase to $6,000/year). May be required to implement designated or approved system. Requires signed agreement if from franchisor (Exhibit J). Paid last business day of month.
Registration Fees for Meetings or Additional Training Programs	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $75-$1,200 per attendee (may increase to $1,500). Paid before additional training. Does not include wages, travel, and living expenses of franchisee's representatives.
Additional Assistance Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $75-$1,200/day per franchisor representative (may increase to $1,500) plus travel and living expenses. Payable on receipt of invoice. First 3 days typically at no charge (may be virtual).
Fees for Administering National Accounts	3.0	VARIABLE	Currently $20-$100 fixed per service or 3%-5% of revenue (max $200 per service or 10% of revenue). Paid on receipt of payment from National Account. May be collected from customer as mark-up or directly from franchisee.
Fees for Administering National Programs-Value Flex	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $120-$1,000 per move plus $250-$600 administrative fee (max $2,000 per move with $700 admin fee). Paid on receipt of payment from customer. Value Flex® is currently the only National Program.
Vendor Product Testing Fee	125.0	FIXED	Actual out-of-pocket cost plus $125/hour for evaluation. Paid on receipt of invoice. Covers costs of testing or investigating proposed supplier or product.
Products and Services	20.0	PCT	Actual costs plus mark-up or administrative fee not exceeding 20%. Paid last business day of month. Applies to products/services from franchisor or procured by franchisor from third parties.
Payments relating to Participation in Captive Insurance Program	N/A	VARIABLE	Annual service fee for B-Cell franchisees based on allocable portion of letter of credit. Paid last business day of month. See Note 4 for calculation details. Must also reimburse costs paid on franchisee's behalf.
Late Fees and Interest - Fees	2.0	PCT	2% per month interest compounded daily or maximum permitted by law, whichever is less. Paid when overdue amount is paid.
Late Fees and Interest - Reports and Information	200.0	FIXED	$200 weekly for first 4 late weeks, $500 weekly thereafter, plus all other costs incurred (including bank charges and attorneys' fees). Applies to late sales reports or other documents/information.
Audit	5000.0	FIXED	$5,000 plus cost of audit, amount of underpayment, and interest. Payable upon demand only if audit shows understatement of at least 1% of Gross Sales for any given month.
Inspection Fee	500.0	FIXED	$500 per representative per day plus actual costs and expenses (travel and living). Payable upon demand for follow-up inspections to confirm correction of deficiencies.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee must indemnify franchisor and affiliates for claims related to operation of Franchised Business and litigation costs. Payable on demand.
Insurance Procurement Fee	150.0	PCT	Up to 150% of costs and expenses franchisor incurs to obtain and maintain insurance if franchisee fails to maintain required coverage. Payable as incurred.
Customer Complaint Management Fee	1000.0	FIXED	Up to $1,000 plus costs and expenses to resolve complaint if franchisor intervenes to protect brand or because franchisee hasn't adequately resolved complaint. Payable as incurred.
Performance After Default	120.0	PCT	Up to 120% of costs and expenses franchisor incurs to perform obligation if franchisee fails to perform. Payable as incurred.
Enforcement Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Attorneys' fees and costs for enforcing agreements or defending claims where franchisor substantially prevails. Payable on invoice. Does not apply if franchisor fails to prevail or franchisee substantially prevails.
Tax Reimbursement Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Reimburse franchisor for sales, use, personal property, and other taxes related to goods, services, and licenses provided. Payable as incurred.
Renewal Fee	25.0	PCT	25% of then-current franchise fee (50% if not timely renewed). Paid by ACH on date of renewal.
Fee for Adding a Person as a Franchisee or as a Principal of the Franchisee	20.0	PCT	20% of then-current franchise fee plus actual costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees). Paid before person is added and before training starts.
Transfer/Marketing Area Division Fee	40.0	PCT	40% of then-current franchise fee plus actual costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees). Paid before transfer and before training of transferee. Subject to state laws. Must reimburse referral fees/commissions in addition to transfer fee.
Temporary Management Fee	5.0	PCT	Reasonable fee not to exceed 5% of Gross Sales. Payable if franchisor temporarily manages business after termination/expiration while evaluating purchase option and through closing if exercised.
Non-compliance Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	$5-$4,000 per violation per day depending on severity. Specific fees: spam $5/piece, various policy violations $100-$4,000. May be charged daily for ongoing non-compliance. See Note 5 for current fee schedule.
Liquidated Damages	N/A	VARIABLE	Present value of Royalty Fees for remainder of term. Calculated by multiplying annual Gross Sales for prior two years (or lesser period) by time remaining in term. Payable if agreement terminated before expiration (except termination by franchisee for cause).
Holdback Amount for Customer Claims	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount determined by franchisor based on customer damage history for previous two years and current known issues. Paid by ACH 5 days before expiration/termination. Held for 6 months to resolve disputes, then returned.
Appraiser's Fee	50.0	PCT	50% of first appraiser's fee; 100% of second and third appraiser's fees. Paid on invoice. Only if franchisor elects to purchase assets on termination/expiration and parties cannot agree on purchase price.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$1,516,485

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$960,416

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$621,759

per year

Profit Margin

41.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: disclosed

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 0.5 years

Based on midpoint investment of $326,700 and estimated annual owner profit of $621,759.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.4%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-284 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	284	+13	—	—	293
2023	293	+22	—	—	313
2024	313	+25	—	—	338
2025	—	+25	—	—	—

Is a Two Men and a Truck Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Two Men and a Truck franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

90/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

0.5 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

0.4% annual closure rate

Two Men and a Truck scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,516,485 and a combined fee burden of 7.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.