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title: "College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® Bets Big on Booming Phoenix Market for Franchise Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1596fc63-7a85-4537-a307-8abbf1fd89e8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260813_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_bets_big_on_booming_phoenix_market_for_f.html
category: "Moving & junk"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Moving & junk"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:43.995Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1572120360610-d971b9d7767c?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® Bets Big on Booming Phoenix Market for Franchise Expansion

**TL;DR:** College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving is expanding into the Phoenix market, one of 15 priority markets nationwide. The brand is attracted to Phoenix's population growth and demand for moving and junk removal services.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260813_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_bets_big_on_booming_phoenix_market_for_f.html).*

## Story

With services already in nearby Chandler and Queen Creek, expansion into Phoenix is the next logical step for the brand. Phoenix is one of 15 open markets the brand is currently prioritizing nationwide, alongside cities such as Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Cleveland, Indianapolis and New Orleans.

Metro Phoenix remains one of the nation's growth markets, adding tens of thousands of new residents in 2025 and ranking among the fastest-growing large metros in the country, according to recent Census data. That sustained population growth, paired with continued residential and commercial development across the Valley, is fueling steady demand for moving, junk removal and donation pickup services.

“Phoenix checks every box we look for in a growth market. That includes population growth, new home construction and a steady influx of businesses and residents who need our services,” said Eric Osborne, Director of Franchise Development for College H.U.N.K.S. “We've rebuilt our franchise sales process and support systems this year specifically so we can bring on the right partners in markets like this and set them up to win from day one.”

The company offers a suite of residential and commercial services, including moving, junk removal, donation pickups and labor services, backed by a technology-enabled booking and operations platform. The brand operates in more than 150 locations and 370+ open and committed territories across North America.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- home services (topic)
- market growth (topic)
- Phoenix (location)
- College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving (company)
- Chandler (location)
- Queen Creek (location)
- Eric Osborne (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260813_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_bets_big_on_booming_phoenix_market_for_f.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1596fc63-7a85-4537-a307-8abbf1fd89e8).