by John Stevens
November 4, 2010 2:24 PM
In a world where mobility can be vital to success there is one self-storage business model that relies on just that, mobility.
Folks in Central Florida will now not have to worry about loading up all their belongings and unloading them anymore, a process that is time consuming and something no one looks froward to doing. When they need to be on the move they can turn to Bob Scheid and Josh Scheid, the owners of Storage Strategies, LLC. The two have signed a deal with Zippy Shell Mobile Self-Storage to become the only mobile storage service in the Central Florida area.
Zippy Shell Mobile Self-Storage is a relatively new concept in self-storage that essentially offers customers door to door service with its portable units. Rather than make people waste countless hours loading, unloading and then doing it again when they move out of storage, using a Zippy Shell allows them to cut that work in half.
Not only is the unit mobile and convenient for users, it is also presentable and secure. These portable storage units can be parked just like a car and are equipped with alarms and GPS.
“The Zippy Shell system is a truly unique offering that we believe will revolutionize the self storage industry throughout Central Florida. The Zippy Shell brand offers a seamless experience, from competitive pricing to convenient door-to-door service…” said Rick Del Sontro, President, Zippy Shell USA, LLC.
The Orlando location is one of the newer Zippy Shell Mobile Self Storage facilities to spring up. However there are a number of them already in existence with plans in motion for more expansion. Currently the company is well-established in South Florida, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the San Francisco area.
Besides the recent move to Central Florida, Zippy Shell has reached an agreement with an Atlanta-based company, NetMOVE, to start providing services. NetMove gives Zippy Shell instant legitimacy in the Atlanta area due to its relationships with the Atlanta Falcons (as their official mover), as an agent for Wheaton Van Lines, as and a Preferred Vendor for Keller Williams, Harry Norman, ReMax, and Coldwell Banker.
Zippy Shell has also entered the Midwest market with its recent move into Western Michigan by coming to an agreement with West Michigan Moving and Storage, LLC.
This unique, fast-growing opportunity is available to those interested in a franchise opportunity for a minimum capital investment of $300,000.
Sources Used:
Zippy Shell USA, LLC Announces License Agreement with NetMove, Inc. in Atlanta. 10/19/2010; http://www.zippyshell.com/us/news/article/278
Zippy Shell USA, LLC Completes Sale of Western Michigan Franchise - Enters Midwest. 10/4/2010; http://www.zippyshell.com/us/news/article/277
Wall Street Journal.
New Concept in Mobile Self Storage Rolls into Central Florida. 10/27/2010; http://www.zippyshell.com/us/news/article/279