Profit Centers

Self-storage facilities that offer products and services beyond basic storage units will attract a broader range of clientele. Providing these ancillaries will also help the business generate new revenue.

Sentry Self Storage of Tennessee Showcases Profit Centers and Customer Perks

Feb 12, 2020

We all know today’s self-storage customers are seeking a lot more than just an empty space to store their belongings. They expect the works! And perks! And plenty of amenities. Facility features that used to be optional—online account access, free...

Wine-Storage Facility Being Built in Naples, FL

Feb 12, 2020

Entrepreneurs Rachel Keller and Bruce Nichols are developing Carl’s White Glove Persona Storage & Wine Vault in Naples, Fla. The self-storage facility at 11201 Tamiami Trail E. will specialize in wine storage and “luxury” units. It’ll feature...

Self-Storage Owner to Build Car-Storage Condos in Rosemount, MN

Feb 12, 2020

Self-storage owner Larry Koland intends to build a $9 million car-condominium facility in Rosemount, Minn. Koland is hopeful he’ll be able to begin construction this spring on the first of three buildings, which would offer about 80 private condos...

BlueBox Storage Opens Sales Office in Portland, OR

Feb 04, 2020

BlueBox Storage, a Salem, Ore.-based company offering mobile-storage services and container-based self-storage, has opened a new sales office in Portland, Ore., to serve the company’s rapidly growing customer base, according to a press release...

Cube Self Storage of Uckfield, England, Adds Co-Working Office Space

Jan 31, 2020

Cube Self Storage, which operates facilities throughout England and Southeast Asia, is adding co-working office space at its facility on the Bellbrook Estate in Uckfield, England. The new service is expected to open in March, according to the...

Smart Ancillary Strategy: Using Add-On Products and Services to Stand Out in Self-Storage

Jan 29, 2020

As competition for self-storage customers heightens, facility operators are looking for ways to stand out in busy markets. A smart strategy is to offer add-on services and products, which can boost traffic and generate new revenue.

Uncorking the Benefits of Adding Wine Storage to a Self-Storage Operation

Jan 09, 2020

Wine storage might still be just a niche in the self-storage industry, but more facility operators are considering it as demand for the service increases. Offering a first-class option in your market can bring in new customers and help the revenue...

Style and Substance: Designing Space for 3 Popular Self-Storage Profit Centers

Dec 20, 2019

Many of today’s self-storage businesses offer a variety of add-on products and services; but simply providing them isn’t enough. To be successful, you must craft these niches to have style as well as substance. Here’s how to design ancillary space...

Tarrytown Self Storage in New York Launches ‘Door to Store’ Moving Service

Dec 19, 2019

Tarrytown Self Storage in Tarrytown, N.Y., has launched Door to Store, a pickup service for first-time customers living in Westchester County. New tenants can visit the facility to request pickup of their items for storage or make arrangements via...

Valet Self-Storage Startup Second Closet Draws Investor Interest

Dec 18, 2019

Update 12/18/19 – Second Closet has closed another round of funding, this time raising $13.2 million to fuel expansion to other Canadian markets next year. New locations are expected to open during the first quarter, though the company is keeping...

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