Want to Build Your Own Self Storage Location: Why a Management Company Won’t Get You There—But a Franchise Will

Franchising the Educated Choice in Self Storage Development

So, you’re looking to develop a self-storage facility. You’ve done the research, and now you’re trying to figure out whether you should hire a third-party management company or go the franchise route. It’s a big decision, and I’m going to break it down for you. Spoiler alert: If you go with a management company, you’re paying more, making less, and missing out on critical support when it matters most.

If you want to own, develop, and operate your own self-storage facility and maximize your returns, you need a franchise like Storage Authority Franchise—not a management company.

1. A Management Company Won’t Get You Through Development—We Will

Here’s what most third-party management companies don’t want you to realize: they are not in the business of helping you find land, secure financing, get through zoning, and handle construction. They show up after the hard work is done, collect their management fees, and run the property their way—not necessarily the way that makes you the most money.

At Storage Authority Franchise, we specialize in guiding you from start to finish:

? Finding the right land and avoiding costly mistakes

? Working through zoning, city approvals, and permitting

? Getting you the best terms on construction and financing

? Avoiding massive development pitfalls that could cost you thousands

A management company simply won’t do that. They don’t make money until your facility is open, and by then, if you’ve made costly development errors, they’re not going to fix them for you.

2. A Management Company Will Eat Your Profits—We Won’t

Let’s talk money.

Most third-party management companies will charge you 15-20% of your revenue—every single month. That’s a huge chunk of your earnings, and most owners don’t even realize how much it adds up over time.

Now, compare that to Storage Authority Franchise. Our franchise fees? 6%.

That means you keep way more of your revenue while still getting the expert guidance and proven systems to operate your facility successfully.

But wait, there’s more...

Hidden Costs of Management Companies

?? Setup Fees: Some charge tens of thousands just to get started

?? Marketing Fees: Extra fees for marketing that you could do yourself with better results

?? Performance-Based Fees: If they hit a certain occupancy, they charge you even more

?? Lack of Transparency: You may not even know how well they’re actually performing

Management companies make running a self-storage facility seem difficult so that you’ll pay them top dollar. The truth? With the right playbook and support, you can do it yourself—and do it better.

3. We Don’t Just Focus on Occupancy—We Focus on Maximizing Revenue

A management company’s goal? Fill your units as fast as possible. Sounds good, right?

Not so fast. Many management companies slash rental rates just to get bodies in the door, thinking high occupancy equals success. But what’s better—having a full facility with underpriced units or a facility where every unit is rented at a premium price?

At Storage Authority Franchise, we take a different approach: ? We focus on occupancy AND revenue optimization ? We maximize rental rates—no unnecessary discounts ? We implement a proven marketing system that attracts high-paying tenants ? We help you implement revenue management strategies that increase NOI year after year

4. You’re Going to Be Involved Anyway—So You Might As Well Be in Control

Here’s the reality: if you’re a conscientious owner, you’re going to be checking in on your facility no matter what.

Even if you hire a management company, you’ll still:

• Check financials
• Question pricing decisions
• Wonder if they’re marketing your property correctly
• Try to understand why your bottom line isn’t growing

So why pay them 20% of your revenue when you could be learning from a proven franchise model and keeping more profits?

5. 50+ Years of Experience at Your Fingertips

At Storage Authority Franchise, we bring over 50 years of self-storage experience to the table. We don’t just help you build a facility—we help you build a business.

We’ve helped countless owners go from zero experience to profitable self-storage entrepreneurs, and we do it by offering: ?? A battle-tested operational model that makes running your facility easy ?? A step-by-step playbook to follow from land acquisition to grand opening ?? One-on-one coaching and support—not just a call center ?? A powerful marketing engine that gets your facility filled at premium rates

Final Thought: Don’t Just Own Storage—Own Your Success

If you’re developing a self-storage facility, you have two choices:

1?? Pay a management company huge fees, lose control, and settle for mediocre results. 2?? Join Storage Authority Franchise, get end-to-end support, keep more of your revenue, and build a high-profit facility with a system designed for success.

The choice is yours—but if you want to own your facility, maximize profits, and avoid costly mistakes, Storage Authority Franchise is the smarter, more profitable path forward.

Ready to take control of your self-storage future? Let’s talk. [email protected]

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