Athens, Ga. – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, a residential and commercial moving company, is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in Athens, Ga.

The franchise, located on Huntington Road in Athens, is part of a system that includes 119 locations in 25 states and over 720 trucks. In addition to offering local residential and commercial moving services, the franchise will sell boxes and packing supplies, and offer complete packing services.

Franchisee Bill Keeling said TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®’s commitment to customer service leads to a lot of satisfied customers. “Our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations,” Keeling said, adding that the Athens franchise understands that each customer has unique needs. “We can move anything ranging from one large item to an entire household or business,” Keeling said.

As part of his franchise training, Keeling attended STICK MEN UNIVERSITY® in Lansing, Michigan. STICK MEN UNIVERSITY®, operated by the corporate office, is a specialized training center specifically geared toward employees and franchisees in the moving industry. Attendees learn the latest operational techniques, and sharpen their skills in a number of other areas including customer service, marketing, management, and computer technology.

Keeling also enjoys the family focus of the company. He learned of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® from family members that operate franchises in North and South Carolina. Founded in 1985, the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® system began when CEO and Founder Mary Ellen Sheets took over her sons' moving business. Sheets' daughter, Melanie Bergeron, joined the business in 1994 as president, and her two sons Brig and Jon Sorber (the original "two men") also still play key roles in the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® system.

For more information on TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® and its services, contact your local franchise or visit its website at www.twomenandatruck.com.