UNITS Mobile Storage 'Locks-In' Kurt Landwehr To Lead Franchise Development Efforts

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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."

Founded in 2003, today, UNITS Mobile Storage has two-corporate owned locations in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC with seven-franchised locations situated throughout the United States. Following on the heels of the multi-unit franchise agreement that brought four locations to the North Carolina region, the company's expansion plans call for upwards of more than 50 locations to open during the next five years throughout the United States.

The UNITS Mobile Storage franchise opportunity is ideal for individuals who have strong business management skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to become part of the emerging mobile storage segment. Franchisees will need to invest between $250,000 and $500,000 to open a UNITS franchise, including a one-time franchise fee ranging from $40,000 to $75,000. A protected franchise territory ranges from a population of 100,000-600,000.

As a benefit of joining UNITS Mobile Storage, franchise owners will receive one week of training at the company's headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, along with the sales, marketing, and operational tools needed to develop their territory and manage their operation. UNITS Mobile Storage turnkey operating system includes functionality for web-based customer maintenance, credit card and work order processing, scheduling, dispatching and invoicing.

"UNITS Mobile Storage exhibits many attributes of today's most successful franchisors," said Kurt Landwehr. "The company has developed a superior way of delivering storage solutions to its customers while offering a solid business model that is scalable in a rapidly evolving industry."

About UNITS
UNITS Mobile Storage (Unique, No Hassle, Individual, Transportable, Storage) was conceived and developed in 2003 by Michael McAlhany, founder and president of UNITS' sister company, Extra-Room-Self-Storage, in response to the continued growth and exciting changes in the self-storage industry. The concept provides a hassle-free solution to the moving process by offering door-to-door mobile storage – saving customers both time and money. Adding to its existing two corporate-owned and seven franchised operations, UNITS plans call for 50 franchises by 2011. For more information, please visit www.unitsstorage.com or brandoneinc.com.