The Zippy Shell Concept is a unique business opportunity, changing the landscape of the storage industry. We combine a cost efficient model with dynamic marketing strategies to enable you to build a successful & sustabinable self storage franchise.
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Opportunity
A Self
Storage Revolution
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The storage business is being transformed by new technology & business systems developed by Zippy Shell USA, LLC. The franchise opportunity comprises new equipment, management systems & marketing techniques. Zippy Shell Franchisees provide convenient and affordable self-storage services to customers by delivering the unique Zippy Shell Unit right to the door of the customerʼs home or business. Once the customer has completed packing the Zippy Shell Unit the franchisee collects and returns it to a Zippy Shell warehouse where the goods are stored until the customer requests to have them returned.
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For the customer it provides all the convenience of mobile self storage. For the franchisee it is simple to operate and offers one of the lowest cost entries into the self storage business. The opportunity is now being offered to entrepreneurs interested in the self-storage market with a product that has clear advantages over its competitors. Visit zippyshell.com today to see the service in action.
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This opportunity is limited and exclusive. Zippy Shell USA, LLC provides its franchisees with the ability to develop a stable and smooth recurring income stream.
As seen in Entrepreneur
Magazine. Top Franchising Trends - 2010
Zippy Shell named top franchise concept
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Innovative
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Growth Potential
Recurring Income
Affordable
Convenience
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1960
2010
1998 1980
Wooden storage
crates enable moving
companies to enter the self
storage market
Self storage becomes
mainstream in the US
Mobile storage and moving becomes a mainstream
offer
Zippy Shell LAUNCHES
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Or a Zippy Shell revolution ?
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A Turn Key Self Storage Franchise
Utilize our systems
Marketing expertise
Training & support
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Innovation Efficiency
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Interesting self storage facts from the 2011 self storage almanac
Average occupancy
of a storage
facility
76%
Number of Self Storage Facilities in the US
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
2000 2010 2015 ?
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Want to enter an industry with a track record ?
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Average length of stay in storage
16mths
Average size of facilities
47,000
square feet
% of residential customers in storage
70%
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Lower capital requirements. Storage containers can amount to over 80% of the capital investment in a mobile self storage business. In some markets, you rent the required number of Zippy Shell Units and / or containers – this provides huge savings when compared to the competition. No warehouse contract. With the support infrastructure of Zippy Shell USA, LLC there is no need to acquire a warehouse – keeping your overheads low and the business operation simpler. Proprietary distribution. A large number of customers who go into self storage do so at the point of a real estate transaction. We train you to access these unique distribution channels by identifying and partnering with key 3rd parties, such as real estate brokers and agents.
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A simple delivery system. As a registered vehicle, Zippy Shell Unit can be towed by a standard pick-up and parked in the street. Additionally, they cause no damage to driveway or pavements. A truly unique market presence. You have the ability to place advertising on the Zippy Shell Unit. This large, highly visible outdoor marketing tool will turn heads. One of the most secure mobile storage solutions. Customer goods are locked inside the Zippy Shell Unit by the customer and the Zippy Shell Unit is also locked and equipped with an alarm system. Zippy Shell Units have global positioning systems also tracking
Generate A Recurring Income
Income Streams:
• Storage fees.
• Delivery fees.
• Packing supplies.
• Boxes.
• Moving services.
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Market The Service
The objective of your marketing strategy is to develop a set of activities that can allow your business to concentrate its resources on the greatest opportunities to increase storage sales.
You will work towards achieving top of mind awareness with your brand and establish a sustainable competitive advantage over your competition. Your marketing strategy will be centered on the key benefits of the Zippy Shell storage system; convenience and affordability.
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Take Bookings
In a competitive marketplace where self-storage businesses aggressively compete, explaining the service benefits over the phone is a key element in building your Zippy Shell Storage franchise.
Your phone sales skills can be the differentiator in building a great storage business.
If you have the ability to work with a partner or a spouse, they may be able to assist in the companyʼs growth if they have good sales and communication skills.
Deliver The Zippy Shell Unit
Delivering the Zippy Shell Unit and setting up the service ready to be used by the Customer is an essential part of the business.
The delivery lends itself to being more of a customer service function and can be developed as an integral part of your overall operating system.
Building rapport at the point of sale will enable you to generate word of mouth referrals. You can also sell storage related products to customers.
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How do you grow your franchise ?
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Step 1
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Customer books
Bookings can be made over the Internet or
telephone
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You deliver the Zippy Shell Unit
The franchisee uses their delivery vehicle
Step 3
Customer loads
Customer loads their belongings
into the Shell
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Store containers
You store the containers at an approved warehouse
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Storage containers can amount to over 80% of the capital investment in a mobile self storage business. The ability to purchase the Zippy Shell storage containers, which are in some cases 50% cheaper than alternative mobile self storage containers and lease warehouse space on an as needed basis from warehouse providers, thus providing huge savings. Warehouse providers may also provide all of the warehouse labor, leaving you to focus on generating and servicing your customers.
Innovation Efficiencies
WarehousingCost Effective Rent space on a variable rate
50% Up to cheaper than alternative self storage containers
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Low Territory Fee
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How can the franchise be so affordable ?
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2,500 Harborside Plaza 5, 25th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07311 888.830.9642 zippyshell.com
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© 2011 Zippy Shell USA, LLC. Each Provider is Independently Owned and Operated. This is not an offer for the sale of a franchise. Any offer will be made in conjunction with providing a Franchise Disclosure Document. Do not rely on any of the information contained in this document when deciding whether or not to purchase a Zippy Shell Franchise from Zippy Shell, USA LLC.
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