Estimated Initial Investment

As of 2023, we have nine corporate and eight franchise stores that are operating successfully in a variety of markets, and there’s still plenty of room to grow. Little Guys Movers works almost anywhere — everyone needs to move — but our ideal markets have city populations of over 50,000 and serviceable areas of 300,000. In our experience, this tends to be the sweet spot that provides a steady stream of customers and employees.

Your Estimated Initial Investment

Based on our experience opening Little Guys Movers locations in the U.S., this is our estimated initial investment for a new franchisee.

Historical Financial Data

While we cannot estimate the performance of new franchise stores, we believe in the system we’ve developed after 30+ years in the business, and we are confident in the support that’s offered to our franchise owners. Our hope is for Little Guys Movers’ success to become your success.

AVERAGE UNIT GROSS REVENUE (2022)

The following financial performance data was taken from information reported to us for the period 1/1/22 through 12/31/22 (the Measurement Period) by our company-owned and franchised stores (respectively, Mature Affiliates and Mature Franchisees), which had conducted business for at least 3 consecutive years.15

Company-Owned Stores

  • All Units: $1,154,730 16
  • Top Third Units: $1,560,822 17

Franchised Stores

  • All Units: $888,950 18
  • Top Third Units: $1,742,653 19

AVERAGE FIRST FIVE YEARS REVENUE

The financial performance data in this section was taken from financial information reported to us by those of our stores which have conducted business for at least 12 consecutive months and which completed their first 12 months of business operations in or after fiscal year 2010.20
Company-Owned Units 21

  • Year 1: $187,624

  • Year 2: $388,119

  • Year 3: $590,663

  • Year 4: $$776,266

  • Year 5: $979,565

Franchised Units 22

  • Year 1: $208,940

  • Year 2: $382,849

  • Year 3: $579,593

  • Year 4: $722,618

  • Year 5: $871,301

 

AVERAGE OPERATIONAL COSTS

The figures in this section were taken from financial information reported to us for the Measurement Period by our Mature Affiliates and Mature Franchisees, each expressed as a percentage of Gross Revenue.23

Company-Owned Stores

Direct COGS Cost 24
  • All Units25: 41.97%
  • Top Third Units26: 39.59%
Truck Cost 27
  • All Units: 5.76%
  • Top Third Units: 4.27%
Occupancy Cost 28
  • All Units: 7.92%
  • Top Third Units: 5.17%

Franchised Stores

Direct COGS Cost 29
  • All Units30: 42.35%
  • Top Third Units31: 37.25%
Truck Cost 32
  • All Units: 5.05%
  • Top Third Units: 1.60%
Occupancy Cost 33
  • All Units: 7.84%
  • Top Third Units: 4.30%