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.
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that self-storage tenant-protection plans aren’t considered insurance and, therefore, aren’t subject to insurance licensing requirements. Facility operators and vendors consider this an industry win, but...
Developer David Gandolfo plans to open condominium self-storage in Palm Springs, Calif., this summer. Built on 4.5 acres at 3690 Airport Center Drive, MonStore Garages will comprise 45 units ranging from 650 to 5,400 square feet, according to its...
VaultDrop LLC, whose platform enables self-storage operators to offer unlimited cloud storage to tenants, has expanded service to Canada. The company’s Total Storage solution provides customers with secure, digital storage in addition to...
Callbox Storage LLC, a startup business specializing in valet self-storage in North Texas, intends to launch service in Phoenix next month. The company recently raised $5.25 million in seed financing following its 2016 launch in Dallas and...
Update 4/24/18 – The Supreme Court of California ruled unanimously yesterday that self-storage tenant-protection plans don’t constitute insurance. In Heckart v. A-1 Self Storage Inc., the court determined the protection plan available...
Entrepreneur Kevin Knebel, CEO of document-management firm Contego Information Management, has launched Crampt Inc., a startup business specializing in valet self-storage in Austin, Texas. The company uses an online platform that allows customers...
Diplomat RV & Boat Storage, a 13.7-acre property designed for vehicle self-storage, will open in Cape Coral, Fla., in September. The facility at 2900 Diplomat Parkway E. is being developed by Andy Powell, executive vice president of Wright...
The Nassau County, N.Y., Industrial Development Agency (IDA) could close a tourism loophole that provides tax breaks to new self-storage facilities and car dealerships. The IDA has used the exemption for projects it believes will attract customers...
