A Moving & Storage Business Made Simple
FAQs
About Our Storage Franchise Opportunity
FAQs
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Getting Started
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The process starts with submitting an inquiry through the "Become an Owner" form, which begins a conversation with the Go Mini's development team about territory availability, investment requirements, and next steps toward signing a Franchise Agreement.
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Timelines vary by territory, container procurement, and site/land setup, but the process includes hands-on training prior to opening so new owners are fully prepared to launch. (Reach out to the Go Mini's team for a market-specific timeline.) Read more on our Steps to Ownership page.
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Full legal and financial disclosures — including fees, investment ranges, and territory terms — are provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which is delivered to qualified prospects as required by law before any franchise is sold.
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Franchisee Qualifications
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The ideal candidate has a net worth of $1 million, liquid capital of $100,000, an owner/operator mentality, strong customer service instincts, and an entrepreneurial drive to lead sales and marketing efforts in their territory. Read more about our Ideal Candidate.
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No specific industry background is required. Go Mini's provides full training on the operational and logistics side; the more important qualifications are financial readiness, business management ability, and a hands-on, sales-driven mindset.
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Yes. Franchisees can expand into additional territory beyond their initial Protected Territory for an added fee (ranging from $0 to $40,000), making multi-territory ownership an option for owners looking to scale.
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Training & Corporate Support
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Franchisees receive comprehensive hands-on training prior to opening, covering operations, container handling, sales, and business management, so new owners are prepared to run the business from day one. Read more on our Franchise Support page.
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Yes. Go Mini's provides ongoing field assistance and support after launch, with training customized to your specific market and territory rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
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Franchisees contribute 2% of gross sales to a national marketing fund, which supports brand-wide marketing initiatives, in addition to local marketing efforts owners run in their own territory.
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Yes. Go Mini's connects new franchisees with preferred vendors for trucks, equipment, and other startup needs, and provides guidance on securing the acre of land required to launch.
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Business Model & Day-to-Day Operations
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A Go Mini's franchise delivers, picks up, and stores portable moving and storage containers for residential and commercial customers. Owners manage a fleet of containers, coordinate delivery logistics, and oversee sales, marketing, and customer service rather than performing manual labor themselves.
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You only need one secured acre of land — there's no requirement for a warehouse, retail storefront, or office building, which significantly reduces real estate and buildout costs compared to traditional self-storage franchises.
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A standard flatbed tow truck is all that's needed. Go Mini's containers are engineered with vinyl-coated polyurethane wheels so they winch smoothly onto and off a flatbed while contents stay stationary — no specialized rigging or hydraulic equipment required.
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New franchisees are required to purchase a minimum of 12 containers per 100,000 in territory population. The Go Mini's team helps customize the initial order size based on local demographics and demand.
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Go Mini's is best suited to an owner/operator model. While owners don't perform hands-on container delivery themselves, the ideal candidate is actively involved in sales, marketing, and business management rather than a fully passive investor. Read more on our Business Model page.
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Unlike fixed self-storage facilities, Go Mini's delivers the container to the customer's location, letting people load on their own schedule without renting a truck or making multiple trips. This mobile model also lets franchisees operate without an expensive warehouse or storefront. Read more about our differences on the Our Competition page.
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Territory & Market Demand
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Yes. Every Go Mini's Franchise Agreement assigns a Protected Territory based on population, and Go Mini's will not establish another location inside that territory.
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Territories are sized by population, with the base franchise fee tied to an 800,000-population territory. Franchisees can expand into additional territory later for a fee ranging from $0 to $40,000, depending on size.
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Yes. Demand is driven by a combination of a strong housing and home-renovation market and unplanned needs like moving, remodeling, or storm and flood damage — all of which push homeowners and businesses toward flexible, on-demand storage solutions rather than fixed self-storage units. Read more about the demand for portable storage on our Demand page.
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According to the company, Go Mini's has never had a franchise fail, a track record it attributes to the durability of its container product, the simplicity of the mobile storage model, and the level of ongoing corporate support provided to owners.
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Investment & Costs
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The total initial investment ranges from $759,024 to $1,247,125*, which covers the initial franchise fee, container purchase, a secured lot or warehouse, transport vehicle(s), and working capital. Costs vary primarily based on the size of your territory and how many containers you launch with. Visit our investment page for additional details.
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The initial franchise fee starts at $85,000* for a territory with a population of 800,000. An additional $10,000 is added for every 100,000 in population beyond that. Fees for adding territory later range from $0–$40,000. To learn more about the financials, visit our investment page.
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Go Mini's charges an 8% monthly royalty fee on gross sales plus a 2% national marketing fund fee, for a combined 10% of gross sales collected monthly. There are no flat-rate alternatives — both fees scale with your revenue.
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Go Mini's looks for franchisees with a net worth of at least $1 million and liquid capital of at least $100,000. Beyond financials, ideal candidates have an owner/operator mindset, strong customer service instincts, and a sales-and-marketing-driven approach to growing the business. Read more about our investment.
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No, Go Mini's does not provide direct financing, but it connects franchisees with third-party lenders familiar with the Go Mini's business model, as well as SBA, veteran-owned, and minority-owned business loan programs.
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Containers. The initial container purchase typically ranges from $604,800 to $787,200, making it by far the largest single expense — larger than real estate, vehicles, or the franchise fee combined.
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