--- title: "College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® Strengthens Franchise Development Team with Addition of Eric Osborne" url: https://burnaze.com/article/499b1b5d-f369-4299-913a-47f33f5e6dce source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260617_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_strengthens_franchise_development_team_w.html category: "Restoration" industry: "Home Services" segment: "Restoration" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2026-06-17T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:30.919Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® Strengthens Franchise Development Team with Addition of Eric Osborne **TL;DR:** College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving has hired Eric Osborne as Director of Franchise Development to strengthen its franchise development team. Osborne brings five years of experience in franchise development across various categories, including QSR and home services. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-06-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260617_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_strengthens_franchise_development_team_w.html).* ## Story Osborne brings five years of franchise development and related experience across the QSR, fast casual, health, wellness, and home-services categories. Previously, he served as Director of Franchise Development at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, where he led franchise development initiatives and contributed to the brand’s expansion during his tenure. “Eric has a proven track record of building strong pipelines, attracting high-quality operators and supporting growth at some of the most recognized brands in franchising,” said Omar Soliman, Co-founder of College H.U.N.K.S. “As we continue prioritizing our franchise development strategy, marketing engine and operational support systems, Eric’s experience will help us connect with the right entrepreneurs and expand with greater discipline and purpose.” His background also includes experience leading franchise development for Hydrate IV Bar, and working with franchise owners at Paul Davis Restoration to drive marketing strategy and business development across a number of franchise offices. In his new role, Osborne will focus on developing the franchise program, recruiting operators, strengthening broker and referral relationships, and supporting candidates throughout the full development process. Osborne’s addition comes as the company continues to invest in the people, systems, and resources needed to support franchise partners at every stage. The brand has a broad network of franchise partners and open zones, as well as substantial annual systemwide sales. Beyond franchise development, College H.U.N.K.S. continues to strengthen key areas of the business, including marketing, operations, technology, training, and franchisee support. These investments are designed to help franchise partners enter their markets with strong brand awareness, operational consistency, and the tools needed to scale successfully. “College H.U.N.K.S. has built something incredibly unique in franchising, combining a high-demand home-services model with a values-driven culture and a strong commitment to leadership development,” said Osborne. “I’m excited to join the team at such an important point in the company’s growth and help introduce more entrepreneurs to a brand that is built around service, opportunity and impact.” College H.U.N.K.S. has built a reputation for its professional home-service operations and purpose-driven culture focused on leadership, customer experience, and community impact. The brand is built on the H.U.N.K.S. acronym, which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable and Service, and these values remain at the center of its franchise strategy. The company prioritizes responsible hauling practices by donating or recycling a portion of all items hauled, while also supporting hunger relief and assisting survivors of domestic violence through national partnerships and community initiatives. With a twenty-year track record and a recognizable origin story, beginning as a college side hustle and evolving into a household name, College H.U.N.K.S. is seeking motivated, growth-oriented entrepreneurs to join its system. The brand notes opportunities in various markets nationwide. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Home Services (sector) - franchise development (topic) - home services (topic) - leadership team (topic) - Tropical Smoothie Cafe (company) - expansion strategy (topic) - Paul Davis Restoration (company) - Omar Soliman (person) - Hydrate IV Bar (company) - Eric Osborne (person) - College HUNKS (company) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260617_college_hunks_hauling_junk__moving_strengthens_franchise_development_team_w.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/499b1b5d-f369-4299-913a-47f33f5e6dce).