Business Description

Portable on demand storage. PODS utilizes a specially equipped truck and patented hydraulic lift technology to deliver, retrieve and store up to an 8x8x16 foot container. Revolutionizing the moving and storage industry

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1997

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	55	83.3%
Company-Owned Units:	11	16.7%
Total Operating Units:	66	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 66 100% In 9 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 66 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	0
2. Indiana	0
3. Minnesota	0

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Indiana, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$400K
Total Investment:	$1.5MM+
Average Total Investment:	$1500K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$75K
Average Franchise Fee:	$75K
On-Going Royalty:	8%/$3.5K/Mo.
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 20,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	110
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. St. Petersburg, FL	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25 U.S.: Yes, NE, SE, Midwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from PODS.