UNITS Portable Storage Franchise News

Owner's donation to Shepherd's Gate Homeless Shelter to Benefit Many November 23, 2010 // Franchising.com // Livermore, CA – For the past 26 years, the Shepherd's Gate Shelter has been providing aid and protection to homeless and battered women and children of the Tri-Valley. Completely funded by donations and run through the help of volunteers, the shelter is an amazing example of the kind hearts that live in the East Bay area.

However, with somewhat limited resources, the shelter needs even more support as the holiday season comes around. Donna Topp, owner of the East Bay UNITS Mobile Storage, is helping to make a difference by offering to provide assistance to the shelter's holiday charity event.

"We are always looking to make a positive impact on our community," says Topp, "We greatly value each and every thing that Shepherd's Gate does for the many women and children who seek a haven from their troubled lives...

Business owners reap the benefits of one of the biggest annual events in North Carolina October 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // The smell of deep fried foods, farms and fun are winding down across central North Carolina as the 2010 State Fair begins to draw to a close. As usual, the Fair has brought in thousands of tourists, and their wallets, from across the state and beyond. The State Fair is big business, and its effects are felt by small business owners well beyond the Fairgrounds – and even beyond the Triangle.

UNITS Portable Storage of North Carolina is a self-storage company based out of Liberty, N.C., serving Greensboro, the Sandhills, the Triangle and then some. The company is owned and operated by Sabrah Hardin...

National Portable Storage Leader Lends Helping Hand to Charleston Family Featured on Hit National Program October 06, 2010 // Franchising.com // Charleston, S.C. – UNITS Portable Storage, a leading national portable storage company, recently reached an agreement with A&E's hit home staging show, Sell This House, that makes UNITS a preferred partner for the popular series.

As a recognized leader in the portable storage industry, UNITS helps thousands of Americans de-clutter their homes every year with its reliable, weather-proof storage containers. For the family featured in a recent episode outside of Charleston, S.C., UNITS provided a storage container and two months of free storage plus delivery costs as their home was professionally staged by the Sell This House design team...

Groundbreaking "ROBO-UNIT" Offers Access to New Markets Never Before Open to Portable Storage

October 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // Charleston, SC - UNITS Portable Storage, a growing leader in the national portable storage industry, is introducing a new piece of technology designed to give franchisees from coast to coast a unique advantage in an increasingly competitive industry. The company has debuted a new remote controlled robot called the ROBO-UNIT, capable of lifting, moving and placing a portable storage container anywhere a full-sized vehicle can fit.

Before this, portable storage was not an option for people living in locations tight on space such as apartment communities and busy urban locations due to the space demands of traditional container loading and unloading procedures...

Container Donations Provide Much Needed Storage for Charities and Festivals Liberty, NC --(PR.com)-- UNITS Mobile Storage of North Carolina, an industry leader in portable storage, has donated several containers to support local charities and events throughout North Carolina this summer. The donations are part of ongoing philanthropic efforts throughout the state.

The franchise, which serves Greensboro, Reidsville, Winston, Burlington, Fayetteville, Pinehurst, Sanford, Asheboro, and the Triangle, provides all-in-one packing, storing, and moving services through its use of the signature UNITS mobile storage containers. UNITS provides secure storage containers that are easy to use.

Several charities, including Habitat for Humanity and the Red Cross, received container donations...

New location provides families and businesses more options for relocation and storage. Savannah, GA --(PR.com)-- UNITS Mobile Storage, an industry leader in portable storage, is opening a new office in Savannah, GA. The newest UNITS Mobile Storage franchise will help meet the growing demand for relocation and storage in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bullock, and McIntosh counties.

UNITS Mobile Storage of Savannah is located at 167 Knowlton Way, Savannah, GA. It officially opened for business on April 14, 2010 and is ready to help families and businesses throughout Savannah and the surrounding areas with their moving and storage needs. The warehouse will include 12 and 16 feet mobile storage units. With the superior quality of the UNITS containers and a commitment to exceptional customer service, the newest UNITS owners are looking forward to becoming an integral part of the business community...

National Mobile Storage Leader Helps People in Need De-clutter Lives. Charleston, SC --(PR.com)-- After watching the tremendous response to the first season of A& E's hit prime time TV show Hoarders, the UNITS Mobile Storage executive team saw an opportunity to help people in crisis.

A recognized leader in the mobile storage industry, UNITS was already helping thousands of Americans with excessive clutter problems when the show began. Hoarders brought national attention to the often hidden mental health problem of "hoarding" and showed the immense emotional toll it takes on sufferers and their families. Immediately, the UNITS executive team knew there was a way their business could help.

"We wanted to partner with this groundbreaking TV series, so we could truly help people in need'," says John Steeves, chief operating officer of UNITS Mobile Storage...

One company sees big results as consumers and businesses stay "small" Raleigh, NC --(PR.com)-- The weak economy has helped one company grow stronger as businesses and individuals search for creative ways to save money using mobile storage. UNITS Mobile Storage, a technologically advanced mobile storage company with 40 franchises nationwide, reports rapidly growing sales in certain cities as more consumers and businesses tighten their wallets as they look for extra space.

"We have seen sales grow in many of our markets because consumers and business owners don't want to take the risk of moving to a bigger home or purchasing additional office space right now. They are looking for the most convenient mobile storage solution," says John Steeves, COO of UNITS Mobile Storage...

Orlando Franchise Contributes Mobile Storage Unit for Annual Electronics Recycling Drive ORLANDO, FL /24-7PressRelease/ -- UNITS Mobile Storage of Orlando has donated a 16' UNITS brand mobile storage unit to support the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens' annual electronics recycling drive. The donation is a part of ongoing philanthropic efforts in the Seminole County community.

This year, the electronics recycling drive will take place from December 28th, 2009 to January 10th, 2010. There will be two collection sites available on Zoo property. The primary collection site will be located at the Community Recycling Station next to the Rainforest Pavilion. Units Mobile Storage of Orlando has donated a sizeable container for the collection of larger electronics only...

UNITS Team Creates Plan to Propel Franchise into 2010 and Beyond Charleston, SC --(PR.com)-- UNITS Mobile Storage franchises from around the country traveled to Charleston November 14-16 with the intention to look back on a successful 2009 and create strategic plans for continued expansion and success in the future. 2009 proved to be an exciting year as UNITS welcomed seven new territories across the US and increased the overall quantity of containers by more than twenty percent. The Charleston-based mobile storage company has proven itself to be an innovative leader in the industry with door-to-door service and continual container upgrades.

"As a rapidly expanding franchise we want to make sure to stay up to speed with current trends and continue to gain market share," explained UNITS COO John Steeves...

UNITS CEO praises 919's track record of assisting growing franchises Holly Springs, NC --(PR.com)-- 919 marketing, a top ten Triangle area public relations, marketing, and consulting firm, has been selected by UNITS Mobile Storage to provide public relations support and ongoing media outreach. The six year old Charleston, South Carolina based firm has grown to more than 25 franchise locations across the nation. UNITS has raised the bar in mobile storage quality, customer care and innovation while offering specifically designed containers that are water, mold and UV resistant.

919 Marketing will provide a broad scope of public relations services for UNITS nationally, as well as support the company's growing numbers of franchises in cities around the country...

Charleston-based Chain Gains Strong Market Share in Mobile Storage Industry

CHARLESTON, SC, December 04, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- UNITS Mobile Storage franchise owners, vendor partners, and the company's corporate executives and staff joined together at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston to celebrate the company's first national conference and its aggressive 2008 growth that led to an additional 18 new franchise locations across the nation.

For two days, executives from the corporate team led informative seminars and roundtable discussions that educated franchise owners on successful business strategies to implement in their local communities. In addition, several UNITS franchise owners were honored for business excellence including two awards given to the "Top Franchise" revenue generators for 2006 and 2007, Matt Donovan of Charlotte, North Carolina and Craig and Stefanie Miller of Atlanta, Georgia...

January 24, 2008 // Franchising.com // CHARLESTON, S.C. – UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., a leading franchise company in the mobile-storage industry offering highly innovative, affordable and convenient storage services, today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchise industry veterans, Linda and Victor Burzynski, to further propel growth of the brand in markets throughout the United States.

"We are thrilled to add two individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience of the franchise industry to UNITS Franchising Group, Inc.," said Michael McAlhany, Founder and President of UNITS Franchising Group, Inc. "We are confident that with their level of expertise they will help us take UNITS Franchising Group, Inc...

Company forms strategic alliance to propel growth in targeted U.S. markets

January 07, 2008 // Franchising.com // Charleston, S.C. - UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., an affordable and convenient mobile-storage company, today announced its strategic partnership with Eden Prairie, Minn.-based FranChoice, the premier network of franchise referral consultants in the United States.

"FranChoice's exceptional track record and knowledge of the franchise industry will significantly help boost lead generation for UNITS Franchising Group, Inc.," said Michael McAlhany, founder of UNITS Franchising Group, Inc. "Our focus is to continue our aggressive growth phase across the United States with qualified franchise investors."

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October 03, 2007 // Franchising.com // CHARLESTON, S.C. – UNITS Mobile Storage, a unique transportable storage company primed to dominate the $18.5 billion moving and storage industry, today announced the company's strategic partnership with Kurt Landwehr and his brandONE franchise sales consulting business. A highly regarded veteran in the franchise industry known for growing well-known brands from hundreds to thousands of locations, Landwehr will contribute to UNITS' strategic franchise expansion in the United States.

"Kurt Landwehr is an established, proven leader in the franchise industry," said Michael McAlhany, founder and president of UNITS Mobile Storage. "With more than 15-years of expertise in the franchise industry, we look forward to strategically utilizing his reputable skills and services to help drive franchise development for UNITS Mobile Storage...