Moving, Storage & Junk Removal
This award-winning franchise (2022 Franchise of the Year; 2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year) is supported by industry-leading systems, ongoing training/support, and clearly defined processes and procedures.
The Des Moines, IA location has been in business since 2017. It has great brand recognition throughout the Des Moines metro area (people always say they "see and recognize our trucks").
This is the only franchise of its kind in the state of Iowa.
The Des Moines, IA metro has 4 of the Top 5 fastest-growing communities in the state, and the metro area is consistently ranked near the top in growth among Midwest metros.
Iowa has been ranked as the 6th best place to live in the US: "Iowa's sixth-place ranking for 2024 is an improvement of one spot over its seventh-place ranking in 2023. The state was ranked No. 1 in 2018."
The business model for paying employees was changed in 2022 to a "billable" model, which lowers risk and increases profitability by aligning employee costs with sales.
This business is primed for growth and ready to scale to new heights. This franchise has built strong brand recognition in the Des Moines metro area. My expertise lies in operations and employee relations, though I acknowledge that marketing and networking are not my strong suits. To date, marketing efforts have primarily focused on pay-per-click (PPC) and regular ZIGMA efforts. The ideal owner for this franchise would be someone with strengths in networking and community engagement. There's tremendous potential for growth by establishing relationships with NASA contacts, realtors, apartment groups, assisted living facilities, senior living facilities, and through active community involvement. Alternatively, setting up a structured support system for these outside sales activities could significantly boost business. Moreover, simply opening the business on Sundays and expanding services to include interstate moves could dramatically increase both the size and earnings of this franchise. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to leverage these untapped areas and take this business to the next level.