College Hunks Hauling Junk
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Junk removal, Moving services |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Omar Soliman, Nick Friedman |
| Headquarters | Tampa , United States |
Area served | North America (United States and Canada) |
Key people | Omar Soliman, Nick Friedman |
| Products | Junk disposal, Local and long-distance moving, Office relocation, In-home donation pickups |
| Website | www |
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving is a junk removal and moving enterprise based in Tampa, Florida, serving North America. Their services encompass junk disposal, comprehensive local and long-distance moving solutions, as well as office relocation and in-home donation pickups in partnership with nonprofit organizations. Established in 2004 and commencing operations in 2005, the company began franchising its business model in 2007.
Catering to both residential and commercial customers, approximately 70% of the junk collected is either donated to organizations such as Goodwill Industries, recycled, repurposed, or transformed into energy through Reworld. By 2025, the organization maintains four corporate offices alongside nearly 200 franchise locations throughout the United States and Canada.
History
The inception of College Hunks Hauling Junk took place in 2004 after co-founder Omar Soliman secured $10,000 by winning the Leigh Rothschild Business Plan Contest. Following his graduation from the University of Miami, Soliman partnered with co-founder Nick Friedman to launch operations in Washington, D.C., rapidly scaling the business. Within two years, their annual junk removal reached over 4,000 tons, escalating to roughly 10,000 tons by 2010.
In 2008, the company moved its headquarters to Tampa and began franchising. That year marked their inclusion on the Inc magazine 500 Fastest Growing Companies list (2009) and a No. 30 ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 50 New Franchise Rankings.
In mass media
In September 2008, Friedman and Soliman appeared on ABC's Shark Tank pitching College Foxes Packing Boxes, seeking $250,000 for a 25% stake. Instead, investors proposed $1 million for a 10% share of College HUNKS Hauling Junk. Robert Herjavec offered $250,000 for half ownership of the Foxes plus a 10% stake in the Hunks; however, the founders declined this offer.
The duo has also been featured on Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker, HGTV's House Hunters (July 2013), as well as shows like Undercover Boss, The Pitch (TV series), Jobs That Don't Suck, and Below Deck.
College Hunks Hauling Junk was among the pioneers in NIL agreements by signing then-University of Miami quarterback D'Eriq King in 2021.