Storage Authority
Category: Construction, Buildings & Doors
Storage Authority is a self-storage franchise brand that helps investors own a facility while keeping their current careers. Its development support covers finding land, planning and design, construction, and sales and marketing, for new builds, acquisitions and big-box conversions. The company says prospective franchisees typically need $700,000+ in cash to buy a small facility or $1,500,000 to build or buy one.
Who Storage Authority serves
- Investors seeking to own a self-storage facility under a franchise brand
- Professionals wanting a business alongside their career
- Owners of big-box buildings considering conversion
What Storage Authority does
Finding land
Help locating and evaluating sites; the company offers a free "7 Steps On Finding Land" guide to newsletter subscribers.
Planning and design
Site layout planning and facility design as part of its development process.
Construction
Support through the construction phase of a new facility.
Sales and marketing
Marketing support to lease up and run the branded facility.
Existing, acquired and converted facilities
The company says its systems also cover owners buying an existing facility or converting a big-box building to self-storage.
Investor education
Free book by CEO Marc Goodin, "Is Self-Storage The Right Investment For You?"
Frequently asked questions about Storage Authority
How much capital do I need?
The company states $700,000+ cash to buy a small facility, or $1,500,000 to build or buy a facility.
Is this a franchise?
Yes. Franchise sales are regulated in certain states; request the Franchise Disclosure Document and review it with an advisor before committing.
What are the franchise fees and royalties?
They aren't published on the site; ask during the introductory call.
How do I start?
Contact CEO Marc Goodin at 860-830-6764 or Marc@StorageAuthority.com, or apply online at storageauthorityfranchise.com.
Visit the official Storage Authority website