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PODS
5585 Rio Vista Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33760
800#: (888) 776-7637
Tel: (727) 528-6303
Fax: (813) 354-4664
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.podsusa.com
Contact: Mr. Don LeMay, Franchise Development
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
Established: 1997
First Franchise: 1998
Franchise Units: 55
Company-Owned Units: 11
Total Units: 66
Distribution:
U.S. -- 66;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 9 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: FL, MN, IN
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 1, 1, 3, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IN,VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 20,000 SF; Warehouse
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $400K
Total Investment: $1.5MM+
Average Total Investment: $1,500.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees:
-Franchise: $75K
-Average Franchise Fee: $75.0K
-Royalty: 8%/$3.5K/Mo.
-Average Royalty: 8.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 110
On-Going Support: A,b,d,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks St. Petersburg, FL.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: NE, SE, Midwest
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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