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title: "College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Experiences Record Employee Retention"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/151ae1a5-4446-4373-8e09-c242b2e2de7a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220427_college_hunks_hauling_junk_and_moving_experiences_record_employee_retention.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
published: 2022-04-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:09:07.176Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534438327276-14e5300c3a48?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Experiences Record Employee Retention

**TL;DR:** College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving experienced record employee retention with a 32% growth in team members, and added new locations across North America. The company updated its benefits structure and offers flexible work arrangements, contributing to its growth and attractiveness to prospective employees.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-04-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220427_college_hunks_hauling_junk_and_moving_experiences_record_employee_retention.html).*

## Story

The College HUNKS team member count grew by 32% last year and included additions to its IT, Marketing and National Accounts departments, all of which provide support for the brands franchise partners across North America.

"The past couple of years have been challenging for many, but our teams were committed to surviving and thriving during the global pandemic," said Roman Cowan, Brand President for College HUNKS. "We have a deep understanding and appreciation that our employees are the backbone of our enterprise. We have a People First philosophy that puts our guests and team members at the forefront. College HUNKS believes that your company grows when you take care of your people."

In recent years, College HUNKS updated its benefits structure to include increased bereavement time, upgraded paid maternity and parental leave, increased 401(k) employer match, and revamped PTO and company holiday programs. The company also offers work-from-home flexibility with a hybrid work model, competitive pay raises, and more.

College HUNKS also manages and operates their now completely remote Sales & Loyalty Center, which has benefited greatly from the Brand's commitment to team member satisfaction and empowerment, adding over 100 new agents in 2021 while experiencing record highs in retention and satisfaction.

The company keeps on growing! The College HUNKS team member count has increased by 18% within the first quarter. They have also opened several new franchise locations across the country, with sites opening almost every month. In 2021, the company welcomed 50 new locations.

"Across industries, many employees have expressed that flexible schedules and the ability to work from home are key deciding factors for choosing where they want to work, and we offer both," said Kelsie Ackman, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development and Legal Affairs. "In addition to flexibility and our improved benefits, we also boast a rockstar culture that is supported by our core values. These elements combined make us an attractive option for prospective employees."

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- company culture (topic)
- employee retention (topic)
- benefits structure (topic)
- work from home flexibility (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220427_college_hunks_hauling_junk_and_moving_experiences_record_employee_retention.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/151ae1a5-4446-4373-8e09-c242b2e2de7a).