Industry Facts.

An industry with a future.

The self-storage industry is the fastest growing sector of the real estate market. Last year alone the storage industry generated an estimated $22 billion in gross revenues—increasing its earnings by $7 billion from the previous year. With a total market capital of more than $220 billion and an average of 43 million Americans expected to move in a typical year, it's clear this industry is growing.

SMARTBOX is perfectly positioned to corner the market with our flexible, convenient, and affordable alternative: the budget friendly Smartbox.

Moving Industry Facts

A new solution to an old problem
43 million Americans move every year
Roughly 1 in 6 families move every year
80% of the population move themselves
59% of movers stay within same county
30% of renters move annually
Today's society is more mobile
Work-related moves have increased
Industry has seen steady growth

Storage Industry Facts

Fast growth over the last quarter century
46,000+ facilities in 2007
$21 billion-dollar-a-year industry
Steady stream of renter-occupied housing creates demand
Supply constraints in some areas due to construction costs and local ordinances
Continued projected growth to meet pent-up demand

Become a part of this growing industry.

SMARTBOX is capitalizing on this industry's growing need for better storage and moving solutions. As a SMARTBOX franchise owner, you will benefit from our competitive local and long-distance moving options as they provide multiple streams of daily revenue for your business. Additionally, our long-term storage facilities help offset daily operational costs and also ensure a lasting rate of return on your initial investment. Why not invest in your future by investing in a growing industry—with a SMARTBOX franchise today.