College Hunks Hauling Franchise Opens Under Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Ownership

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - March 24, 2014 - PRLog -- The College Hunks brand recently launched its newest franchise, located in Fredericksburg, VA, under the ownership of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI).

The franchise -- which provides donation delivery, hauling, packing/unpacking and hourly labor services, with local moving to follow soon -- is run by General Manager Jim Wyatt and will operate in conjunction with RGI.

According to College Hunks Co-Founder and CEO Omar Soliman, RGI’s interest in owning and operating their own College Hunks location is a significant sign with big implications.

Said Soliman, “Obviously, this deal is going to have a huge impact in and around Fredericksburg by benefitting a lot of people in the local communities. That, in and of itself, is huge. On top of that, though, this is also an important affiliation that further validates the College Hunks brand and helps to establish us at the top of the industry. It really says something to have RGI believe not only in our services and how they fit perfectly with their own service offerings, but also in the way we perform those services. Our clean-cut, professional approach to the hauling and moving industries is unique, and RGI clearly saw the potential in it.”

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ President/CEO, Woody Van Valkenburgh, expressed a similar sentiment, adding, “"RGI is always looking for new opportunities that support our mission to provide employment services to people with barriers to employment - particularly those with disabilities. College Hunks Hauling is a great fit for our donated goods unit as well as another way for RGI to provide employment and training of persons with barriers.”

College Hunks President and Co-Founder Nick Friedman agreed, concluding, “To think where we started from just a few years back with an old, beat-up cargo van to where we are now, it’s an amazing feeling to be in a position where we can help impact whole communities in such an immensely positive way and on a such a large scale. We’re excited to be working with Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, and we’re truly proud to welcome them into the College Hunks family.”

About College Hunks Hauling and College Hunks Moving

College Hunks Hauling and College Hunks Moving is a national items-removal, labor services and moving company with franchises serving 50 markets in 25 states, including areas such as Central PA, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Northern NJ, Tampa Bay and Washington DC.

About Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is a private not-for-profit organization that serves the City of Fredericksburg and a 12-county region in Virginia. It provides work opportunities and job training to people with barriers to employment, particularly those with disabilities. Its operations include a commercial laundry, off-site custodial and administrative services, an outsourcing and contract facility, four Job Help Centers, eleven Goodwill stores, a Goodwill Outlet, and numerous Attended Donation Centers.