Moving and Portable Storage

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is redefining how the moving and storage industry approaches advertising by embracing influencer marketing, which has traditionally been a strategy rarely utilized in this historically service-driven space. While influencer partnerships are most commonly associated with physical consumer products, the corporate marketing team at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has proven that authentic storytelling and creator-driven content can be just as powerful for service-based industries.

Over the past two years, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has strategically partnered with a diverse range of content creators, from musicians and athletes to DIY home renovators, designers, and lifestyle influencers, to generate organic, real-world content that highlights the flexibility, convenience, and reliability of portable storage solutions. By thinking beyond conventional advertising models, UNITS has significantly expanded its brand visibility and reach across social platforms, achieving exponential growth in audience engagement and awareness.

“Moving and storage isn’t typically viewed as aspirational or content-worthy, and that’s exactly why influencer marketing works so well for us,” said Lydia Weinman, Assistant Director of Marketing at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage. “When you place our brand into real moments, real moves, real renovations, real life transitions, it humanizes the experience. Influencer marketing allows us to show our service in action through trusted voices, rather than just telling people what we do.”

UNITS’ influencer strategy focuses on collaboration rather than promotion, allowing creators to authentically integrate storage containers into their own experiences. This approach has resulted in high-performing organic content that resonates with audiences far beyond traditional paid advertising reach, while also providing franchise locations with re-usable video and static assets that support both local and national marketing efforts.

By leaning into influencer marketing, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is not only challenging industry norms but setting a new standard for how moving and storage brands connect with modern consumers. The company’s innovative approach reflects a broader commitment to evolving alongside customer expectations and leveraging emerging marketing channels to stay ahead of the curve, and connect with different segments of consumer markets.

“Influencer marketing isn’t just a trend for us,” Weinman added. “It’s a long-term strategy. If we want to continue growing and connecting with the next generation of customers, we have to be willing to rethink how this industry markets itself. The entire network of the UNITS Brand is very proud to be leading that shift.”

As UNITS Moving and Portable Storage continues to expand its influencer partnerships and creative initiatives, the brand remains focused on transforming how moving and storage services are perceived, experienced, and shared in the digital age.

LOS ANGELES — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is proud to share an update on its ongoing partnership with the production team behind HGTV’s hit series Property Brothers, hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott. Production for the upcoming episodes is currently underway in the Los Angeles area, and the UNITS® of Los Angeles team has been working closely with the show’s production staff to provide on-site portable storage solutions for participating homeowners.

As families prepare for major home renovations featured on Property Brothers, UNITS® portable storage containers are being used to safely and securely store personal belongings throughout the remodeling process. While viewers see the finished transformations on screen, a significant amount of behind-the-scenes planning and coordination is required to ensure homeowners’ possessions remain protected during filming.

Television productions are often subject to weather conditions, shifting timelines, and other unforeseen delays. The UNITS® of Los Angeles franchise owners and their team have demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and flexibility, frequently adjusting delivery and pickup schedules to meet the evolving needs of the Property Brothers production team and the homeowners involved.

“Our Los Angeles team has gone above and beyond to support this production,” said Bryan Hoffman, UNITS Dir. of Marketing. “Providing portable storage on a project of this scale requires constant communication, logistical precision, and the ability to pivot quickly. We are incredibly proud of how responsive and accommodating the UNITS® of L.A. team has been in creating a safe, secure solution for these families during an exciting (but often unpredictable) renovation process.”

The newest Property Brothers episodes will continue filming throughout the Los Angeles area, and the HGTV team is still actively seeking homeowners ready to transform their homes and unlock their property’s true potential.

Interested homeowners can apply by visiting:
https://www.hgtv.com/shows/be-on-hgtv/property-brothers-now-casting-in-the-la-area

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage remains committed to delivering reliable, flexible, and secure storage solutions. Whether supporting national television productions or serving local homeowners and businesses across the country.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is proud to announce that it has been named an Inc. Best in Business 2025 award winner in the “Best Social Good” category, recognizing the company’s exceptional nationwide support for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation and its continued commitment to service, community impact, and operational excellence.

Each year, Inc.’s Best in Business awards spotlight organizations that go beyond generating profit to make a meaningful impact on their industries, their communities, and the world. After hundreds of applications and multiple rounds of review, UNITS® was selected for its systemwide dedication to charitable service as well as the outstanding performance and customer-first execution demonstrated by the company’s United States–based Long Distance Move Team.

Industry Leading Excellence in Long-Distance Moving

Over the past 12 months, the UNITS® Long Distance Move Team has delivered a standout year of growth, operational refinement, and customer satisfaction—setting a new benchmark in the moving and portable storage industry.

Key Achievements Include:

• 30% Year-Over-Year Growth in Job Count: The team increased long-distance move volume nationwide, reinforcing UNITS’ continued expansion and strong market position.
  
  
• 30% Revenue Growth: Sustained, high-value revenue growth reflects the team’s ability to scale responsibly while maintaining exceptional service standards.
  
  
• Fully U.S.-Based Operations: Unlike competitors who outsource operations overseas, UNITS® manages its long-distance department entirely from within the United States. This strategic decision ensures heightened accountability, personalized service, and timely execution for both residential and commercial customers.
  
  
• Superior Customer Care: By retaining all customer service and operations domestically, the Long Distance Move Team provides a true “high-touch” experience—prioritizing on-time pickups and deliveries with transparent, dedicated support.
  
  
• A Competitive Advantage Rooted in Quality: While other national moving and storage providers cut costs by sacrificing service, UNITS® remains committed to delivering best-in-class value at a fair market price. The company does not aim to be the cheapest; it aims to be the most trusted.
  
  
• Commitment to Growth and Innovation: UNITS® continues to evolve its long-distance infrastructure, expand market reach, and introduce new service enhancements to meet the needs of customers across the country.

National Impact Through Toys for Tots

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage was nominated for the Inc. Best in Business – Best Social Good category based on its franchise network’s extraordinary support of Toys for Tots, which included:

• Dozens of franchise-owned storage containers donated nationwide
• Local volunteerism, staffing, and logistics coordination
• Safe, secure storage solutions for hundreds of thousands of donated toys
• Participating locations serving as community collection hubs
• Uniting local businesses, charitable groups, and families for a shared mission of giving

UNITS® franchise owners and teams across the country played a pivotal role in helping Toys for Tots deliver holiday joy to children in need—epitomizing the company’s commitment to community support and service-driven leadership.

A Proud Moment for UNITS Moving and Portable Storage

“Being recognized by Inc. as a Best in Business award winner is an incredible honor and a testament to the culture, dedication, and values that define UNITS®,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Franchising Group. “From our hands-on support of Toys for Tots to the unmatched performance of our U.S. based Long Distance Move Team, this award reflects the heart of our organization: service, reliability, and community impact.”

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage remains committed to continuous improvement, strengthening its nationwide footprint, and empowering franchise owners to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is proud to announce its continued nationwide support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program — an iconic charitable initiative that delivers hope and holiday joy to millions of children each year.

This year, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is once again demonstrating the power of local action with national impact. From coast to coast, UNITS Franchise Owners are partnering directly with their local Toys for Tots coordinators to provide critical logistical support, including the donation and placement of portable storage containers that safely and securely store collected toys throughout the campaign season.

“The Marines who coordinate each Toys for Tots chapter are often young men and women actively serving their country,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage. “Many are assigned this responsibility for the first time, and organizing toy drives across multiple drop-off locations can be a huge logistical challenge. Our local franchise owners proudly step in to assist, helping them manage collection sites, transport, and secure storage with the same professionalism and care that define our business every day.”

While the national partnership is unified under the UNITS brand, the true spirit of this initiative is grassroots and community-driven. Each UNITS franchise owner, along with their staff and local businesses volunteer their time, equipment, and energy to ensure every community’s Toys for Tots efforts are a success.

“It’s humbling to see how many of our franchise owners have made this partnership a personal mission,” added Bryan Hoffman, Corporate Director of Marketing for UNITS. “They don’t do it for recognition. They do it because they care about the children and families in their communities. This is one of the clearest examples of what it means to live out the UNITS core values”

To honor this partnership, UNITS is also featuring the Toys for Tots logo on the #56 UNITS NASCAR Truck, driven by Timmy Hill, during today’s race at Martinsville Speedway — a symbolic reminder that every small act of generosity can make a big impact.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage encourages everyone watching tonight’s race and beyond to join the cause by donating new, unwrapped toys at local collection points or online at www.toysfortots.org.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS Franchising Group  Inc., the parent company of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage, proudly announces ambitious plans for global franchise expansion into France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Australia over the next 18 months.

As one of the most established brands in the moving and portable storage industry, UNITS^® has spent over 18 years redefining how people move, putting control and flexibility back into the hands of customers. With 70 franchise locations worldwide, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has become a trusted name in self-load, portable storage, and nationwide moving solutions.

Recognized consistently by Inc. 5000, Franchise Times, Newsweek, and Entrepreneur Magazine for its impressive growth and innovation, UNITS Franchising Group has earned five consecutive years of national acclaim for its franchise success and market leadership.

“While moving has traditionally involved crews entering your home and handling every item you own, our customers increasingly prefer the freedom and privacy of packing their own container, on their own schedule, and knowing they alone have touched their possessions,” said Joe Manuszak, Director of Operations at UNITS Franchising Group. “It’s a model that’s resonating not just in the U.S., but globally — and we’re ready to bring it to new markets.”

The shift toward simpler living and fewer household items, a trend seen especially in Europe, makes UNITS’ 16-foot portable storage containers an ideal solution for first-time movers, downsizers, and urban residents alike. Combined with unmatched customer service, efficient delivery logistics, and top-tier technology, UNITS offers a moving experience unlike any other provider in the portable storage industry.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage’s reputation is further bolstered by one of the highest volumes of five-star customer reviews on Google, reflecting a deep commitment to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Within the United States, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage offers local and long-distance moving services, making it a one-stop shop for flexible moving and portable storage solutions nationwide.

As UNITS Moving and Portable Storage prepares for its next wave of global growth, it invites like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders to join its mission of transforming the moving and portable storage industry worldwide.

For more information about franchise opportunities with UNITS Moving and Portable Storage, visit www.unitsfranchisegroup.com or contact franchise@unitsstorage.com.

Franchise Earns Spot on Prestigious List for Fourth Consecutive Year

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS^® Moving and Portable Storage is proud to announce its inclusion in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^® for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights UNITS as a standout in the competitive franchise industry, reinforcing the company’s reputation for excellence in portable storage and moving services.

“Being included in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for the fourth year in a row is an incredible honor,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of Units Moving and Portable Storage. “This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our franchise owners, their teams, and everyone at UNITS. Our mission to deliver unmatched service and support has been unwavering, and this accomplishment inspires us to continue setting high standards in the industry.”

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is a trusted resource for prospective franchisees, showcasing businesses that excel in key areas like costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial stability. Each franchise is ranked based on a comprehensive analysis of more than 150 data points, making inclusion on the list a notable achievement.

“The Franchise 500 is a showcase of transformative opportunities, highlighting strong, innovative brands, like UNITS, that aspiring franchisees can truly believe in,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “This year’s list celebrates the bold vision, exceptional execution, and resilience that define franchising as a dynamic and vital path to entrepreneurial success.”

Since its founding, UNITS has been a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, offering innovative solutions that simplify logistics for customers across residential and commercial sectors. UNITS’ dedication to customer satisfaction, franchisee support, and operational excellence continues to drive the brand’s growth and success.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage goes beyond portable storage solutions by also offering comprehensive city-to-city and interstate moving solutions tailored to customers’ needs. With a dedicated long-distance moving team headquartered in the United States, UNITS ensures seamless coordination and exceptional service for every move, providing peace of mind from start to finish.

To view UNITS Moving and Portable Storage in the full Franchise 500^® rankings, click here.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with UNITS Portable Moving and Storage, www.unitsfranchisegroup.com.

Moving and Portable Storage Company Once Again Recognized Among Best Franchise Systems in the Country

CHARLESTON, SC. — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is excited to announce its placement on Franchise Times Top 400 list. Units proudly ranked at #394 this year among largest U.S.-based franchise systems. It’s the second year in a row that Units has been recognized in the Top 400.

The list is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort by Franchise Times. It is a ranking of the largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year’s performance. Though inflation declined at a snail’s pace last year, by category, nearly all industries grew sales, with just two, real estate and business services, experiencing a decline, according to the research conducted by Franchise Times.

“We’re very proud to once again be honored as one of the top franchise companies in the country,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO and Founder of UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage. “Units has always strived to deliver a reliable and quality service to its customers, while growing our presence. It’s a true dedication to our franchise owners and our fantastic team.”

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is one of the industry leaders when it comes to relocation and storage solutions. The company saw a 27.9%-unit growth over the past year and did over $64 million in sales. Their extensive menu of offerings spans self-storage, on-site storage, self-service moving, and long-distance relocations. Servicing over 3,000 cities across the U.S., Units has helped customers while developing relationships and building strong ties to their individual communities.

To learn more about Units please visit https://unitsstorage.com/.

To view the entire Top 400 list, see https://www.franchisetimes.com/top-400-2024/.