SpareFoot, an online marketplace for self-storage consumers, is celebrating its 10th year in business with a move to a new headquarters in University Park, a high-rise retail complex on the north side of Austin, Texas. The property includes a gym and yoga room, free covered parking and indoor bike storage. It’s also dog-friendly, according to a press release.

The SpareFoot office features an open layout with views of downtown and the University of Texas. It also has a kitchen with an in-house chef and culinary team, gaming area, and more. The layout includes multiple lounge areas for co-working, meeting rooms and a large event space.

“The new headquarters reflects the company culture of collaboration, creativity and collegiality, as all 100 SpareFoot employees are now located on one floor," said co-founder and CEO Chuck Gordon. "We've come a long way from our first offices inside Capital Factory, to the Perry Brooks Tower across the street at 720 Brazos, and now to our current space."

SpareFoot is also celebrating its 2017 achievements. It was named to the “Top Company Cultures” list by “Entrepreneur” magazine and has been named a “Top Employer” by the Austin American-Statesman since 2013. The company also received silver-level status from the Texas Department of State Health Services for being a mother-friendly worksite. Its new headquarters features a “Mother's Room” containing a fridge and sink.

In addition, employees formed “The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force” and the “Women of SpareFoot.” The company sent a large employee delegation to The Texas Conference for Women, and was a sponsor of the Austin Pride Parade.

SpareFoot also participated in the Austin Startup Games, raising $10,000 for Breakthrough Central Texas, which helps children from low-income families attend college. To date, SpareFoot has raised more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations from its participation in the games.

Last year, employees also raised funds for the Central Texas Food Bank and the animal shelter Austin Pets Alive! They operated a “street store” to support the homeless, and volunteered at Dress for Success, which supports working women.

SpareFoot.com helps consumers find and reserve self-storage units, with comparison shopping tools that show real-time availability and exclusive deals. With a network of more than 12,000 storage facilities ranging from mom-and-pop operations to real estate investment trusts, the company reaches prospective storage renters though partnerships with brands including SelfStorage.com and Penske Truck Rental.

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