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PODS

Portable on demand storage. PODS utilizes a specially equipped truck and patented hydraulic lift technology to deliver, retrieve and store up to an 8x8x16 foot container. Revolutionizing the moving and storage industry

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1997

Franchising Since:

1998

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	55	83.3%
Company-Owned Units:	11	16.7%
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Total Operating Units:	66	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	66	100%	In 9 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	66	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	0
2. Indiana	0
3. Minnesota	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Indiana, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$400K
Total Investment:	$1.5MM+
Average Total Investment:	$1500K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$75K
Average Franchise Fee:	$75K
On-Going Royalty:	8%/$3.5K/Mo.
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

20,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Warehouse

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	110
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. St. Petersburg, FL	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, NE, SE, Midwest
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: