UNITS Moving and Portable Storage
- Units Franchise Group, Inc.
234 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 111B
Charleston, SC 29492
USA
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(855) 981-8648
/
(843) 881-0113
- (843) 884-9262 (Fax)
UNITS® Moving and Portable storage is one of the largest portable storage companies in the United States, beginning its franchising model in 2006. UNITS® Moving and Portable storage is an industry leading company that provides short and long-term storage and convenient moving capabilities with the most secure storage container in the industry. We focus on our customers’ needs at the local and national level, providing unmatched moving and storage customer service based on our core company values. The $41 Billion dollar moving and portable storage industry is growing at a rapid pace, and is one of the most recession and technology resistant industries available. UNITS® Moving and Portable storage business is simple and easy. The business allows for a franchise to be run with few employees, semi-absentee or owner operated. The franchise partner can either retain their day job by hiring a manager or they can leave their day job and run the business from their home, office or on-site.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2003
Franchising Since: 2005
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
25 |
86.2% |
| Company-Owned Units |
4 |
13.8% |
| Total Operating Units |
29 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
25 |
100.0% |
In 10 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
25 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
0 |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
0 |
North American Unit Density
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
5 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Charleston, SC and on-site |
3 days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$1,000,000 |
| Cash Investment |
$250,000 |
| Total Investment |
$400,000 |
| Average Total Investment |
$550K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$55,500 |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$85K |
| On-Going Royalty |
8% |
| Average Royalty |
8% |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
14,000 warehouse
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Warehouse |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
1 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
12 |
| USA |
Yes, All states |
| Canada |
Yes, All |
| Overseas |
Yes, Several countries |
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