Contact Information
Phone: 877-541-1015
Fax: 913-492-3129
Email: franchising@greatdaymoving.com
The Great Day Moving® franchise system offers an affordable business opportunity with a high-tech approach. As a franchisee, all of your administrative operations are provided, allowing you more freedom and more time to tend to the customer’s needs.
Three years before Roger and Dana Ward developed the Great Day Moving® business model, they purchased a local moving company called Marathon Moving & Delivery LLC (MMD). Upon purchasing MMD, they promptly tackled the company’s lack of infrastructure. Within a few short years they had created a system for the local moving industry to succeed using technology.
The system allows for the efficient completion of jobs and enhanced accountability to the client. The Great Day Moving franchise system is a veteran-owned company looking to work with other veterans.
If you’re an entrepreneur seeking a new adventure in a viable business to own and work for, as well as one that benefits the community, then Great Day Moving® is for you.
Just fill out the form and we will contact you within one business day to get the process started.
Qualification & Investments
Qualifications
Strong leadership and people skills
Good networker and connector in the community
Committed to quality
Problem solver
Business experience
Residence in local market
Willingness to market business 24/7
Ability to manage people
Customer service focus
Enthusiasm to follow a proven system
Passion for the moving industry
$25,000 liquid assets
Credit Score 680
Ability to secure funds for initial investment
Fees
The initial franchise fee is $30,000. Each additional territory is $10,000. The initial franchise
fee covers initial franchisee training, setup and orientation with the Franchisee Dashboard,
one electronic tablet for your first truck, setup with accounting and payroll services, human
resources toolkit, credit card and check processing setup, franchise location page on
GreatDayMoving.com, and local listings in over 200 online business directories.
Ongoing Costs:
- Administrative Services Fee - Fee paid for all administrative operations performed by
Support Center which eliminates the need for office space or personnel and allows the
franchisee more time for marketing and better customer service. - Royalty Fee – Fee paid for the ongoing use of the Great Day Moving system and marks.
- Marketing Fee – Fee paid for the creation and maintenance of the Great Day Moving
website, promotional materials, and guides.
Training & Support
We provide a three week initial franchisee training program at our corporate office in Kansas
City. This training covers the areas of operational guidelines, dashboard operations, truck
operations, employees and insurances, and marketing. We provide you with complete operation
and training manuals. All classroom training is completed in the first week. Weeks two and three
cover on-the-job training at a local Great Day Moving franchise location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you finance?
No. We have relationships with a number of lenders and can provide you with their contact information.
Can I choose my own location?
As a Great Day Moving Franchisee, we provide assistance in locating the site(s) for your truck(s).
Can I open a Great Day Moving Franchise in a state that doesn't already have one?
Yes, we offer our Multi-Unit opportunities in every city, state and zip code throughout the United States.
Do I buy my products from Great Day Moving?
No. However, Great Day Moving does require purchase of approved products. These products are delivered by our approved national distributors.
Can I have more than one Franchise location?
Yes. Multi-Unit opportunities are available. A designated number of franchise units are agreed upon along with a scheduled timeline for unit openings.
What is an ideal territory to establish this business?
We are now living in the age of the retiring baby boomers. Seventy-six million American children were born between 1945 and 1964 representing a cohort that is significant on account of its size alone. This demographic is expected to have non-stop growth for the next 15-20 years. A mix between the older generation and well-populated middle class suburban areas create a fantastic opportunity for the moving industry. A typical territory has a population of 300,000 to 500,000.
What do I get when I buy a Great Day Moving franchise?
When you buy into the Great Day Moving system, you are not only buying a name or system, but purchasing the right to ask any question and receive an answer. The majority of new, independent businesses fail within the first 5 years because they encounter too many problems without enough solutions. The Great Day Moving system provides answers to the many questions of a young entrepreneur.
How much will it cost to open a Great Day Moving Franchise?
Total opening costs vary depending on location and number of trucks. Some areas of the country are also higher due to economics of the area. Typically you can expect to spend between $53,000-$224,400. This figure includes your franchise fee, 3 months working capital, equipment, marketing, and most other expenditures you incur for your location.
