Q: Why should I choose a STUFF IT Mobile Storage dealership over the other franchises?
A:
Reason #1, The mobile storage units – Our 8 x 16 mobile storage units are one of the best built and best designed containers in use today. They are weather resistant and driveway safe. We do not use 5 x 8 plywood boxes covered with a tarp or refurbished shipping containers.
Reason #2, Dealership vs. franchise – Dealerships offer more flexibility than a franchise. You can operate your business the way you want to, but we will still provide you with guidance in the mobile storage business.
Reason #3, No territory fees – Some franchises charge $70,000 to $80,000 for the right to operate in a certain area. Our dealerships are not charged territory fees.
Reason #4, No royalty fees – Franchises charge royalty fees that range from 5% to 8% of gross revenues, not net revenues, but gross revenues. Our dealerships are not charged royalty fees.
Reason #5, No outrageous advertising requirements – Franchises can require specific monthly advertising that can cost in excess of $6,000 per month. Our advertising requirements are minimal and should not exceed $200.00 per month in the core Yellow Pages book in most areas.
Q: Do I need to buy an expensive delivery truck for moving the STUFF IT Mobile Storage units?
A: No. Our mobile storage units have phenolic wheels and are designed to be moved with a standard rollback truck or tilt trailer. Any rollback service in your area can provide this service for you. Using a 3rd party during your start up period will help keep initial costs down.
Q: How much do the mobile storage units cost, and where do I get them?
A: We manufacture the mobile storage units for our dealerships. The cost of each mobile storage unit is $2,450.
Q: How does the CallCenter work for STUFF IT Mobile Storage dealerships, and how much does it cost?
A: A potential customer will call the 1-877-STUFF11 phone number. Our call center operator will quote the applicable storage rates offered in that customer’s location. Once the customer schedules a delivery, the customer’s information is entered into our system along with the amount of storage, delivery and pick up fees due. Then the information is sent to the dealership to handle the movement, monthly billing and collection of money.
Q: What happens if a customer wants to rent a mobile storage unit, and have it transferred long-distance later?
A: All STUFF IT Mobile Storage Dealerships will need to allow transfers between other dealerships. The Call Center will be handling the long distance transfers, and dealerships will be paid a fee to receive or send a unit long distance. To make sure that each dealership’s inventory number stays the same, each time a unit is picked up for long-distance transfer, an empty unit will be dropped off to replace it.
Q: How do I become a STUFF IT Mobile Storage Dealership?
A:
(1) Contact Roy Holloway at 877-788-3311 with any questions you may have.
(2) Complete the Dealership Application including the area you are interested in servicing and storing your mobile storage units. Mail the application to 103 Rupert Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.
(3) Review and sign the Dealership and Call Center Agreements
(4) You will be mailed an information package including sample rental forms and other marketing information to get you started.
