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By Ed Clement Storage Cafe’s survey of nearly 18,000 people reveals that one in five (21%) of Americans are currently using self-storage....

By: Garrett Byrd As the self-storage industry continues to thrive, one such approach gaining popularity is the conversion of old big box...

By Ed Clement We have real-life experience from working in the self-storage trenches for many years. We know what makes a good location...

By Marc Goodin. Of course, everyone asks this before they start any business. I like to say that is asking how much a house costs. ...

By Ed Clement Let’s Take a Look at the Pros and Cons. If you want to put in absolutely zero time and have no input into the operation, a...

By Ed Clement What kind of training and support will I receive from Storage Authority – before I open, then on an ongoing basis as I...

By Ed Clement How? Steady Rent Prices: Tenants not particularly price sensitive. Long Term Tenants: High switching costs & perceived vs....

By Ed Clement We have you covered with our proprietary “Dynamic Ease Development Series.” Finding Land Through Pre-Opening Tasks. This...

By Garrett Byrd What exactly is a ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups) arrangement and can I use this arrangement for my self-storage...

By Ed Clement By Ed Clement Franchising with an established self-storage brand can give you instant recognition and credibility in the...

Garrett Byrd Self Storage is a transition business. Depending on your market you will have customers that stay with you for multiple...

By Ed Clement A Storage Authority franchise is right for anyone who wants to combine the best of three investment opportunities – make a...

By Garrett Byrd A capitalization rate (also known as cap rate) is a metric used in real estate to estimate the value of income-producing...

By Ed Clement The humble history of the modern American storage unit is usually credited to Lauderdale Storage in Fort Lauderdale,...

By Garrett Byrd Franchising offers a unique opportunity for individuals who want to own their own business but do not want to start from...

By Ed Clement Finding land: The first 4 steps. Step 1: Call the Town Planner or Zoning Agent and ask these four questions: 1) Which...

By Garrett Byrd We are delighted to welcome you as the newest member of our franchise family! It is with great pleasure that we extend...

By Ed Clement Sketch by Marc Goodin CEO of Storage Authority 1. Be closer to home. There are very limited quality facilities presently...

By Garrett Byrd Franchising in the self-storage industry can be a profitable business opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the...

By Ed Clement • Well-developed business model – reduce your learning curve, regardless of your previous experience in business ownership...