Portable Storage Pods
Deliver storage to the customer's doorstep
Bottom line
Strong cash-flow candidate with manageable operations.
Portable storage pod businesses deliver storage containers to customers' locations for loading, then either store them on-site or transport them to a secure facility. This model combines the convenience of moving services with the recurring revenue of storage. It is a rapidly growing alternative to traditional self-storage.
Avg Revenue
$350K
Profit Margin
42%
Acquisition Multiple
3x - 4x
Startup Cost
$100K - $400K
How It Works
You purchase or lease portable storage containers and a delivery truck. Customers order a pod, you deliver it to their location, they load it, and you either leave it on-site or pick it up for storage at your yard. Monthly rental fees create recurring revenue. Moving services between locations add additional income.
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Why it may work
- +Attractive 42% estimated margin profile
- +SBA dataset shows 17 recent comparable loans
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Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 532490 · Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | UT | $3.8M | $4.4M |
| Mar 2026 | UT | $200K | $235K |
| Feb 2026 | TX | $4.9M | $5.8M |
| Feb 2026 | OH | $150K | $177K |
| Jan 2026 | OH | $1.9M | $2.3M |
| Jan 2026 | MI | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Aug 2025 | MI | $100K | $118K |
| Aug 2025 | MI | $1.6M | $1.9M |
| Jul 2025 | CO | $5.0M | $5.9M |
| Apr 2025 | MN | $450K | $529K |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Lower startup costs than traditional self-storage
- +Recurring monthly rental revenue per container
- +Growing market as consumers prefer convenience
- +Scalable — add containers as demand grows
Cons
- -Requires delivery truck(s) and a storage yard
- -Logistics and scheduling complexity increases with scale
- -Competition from PODS, 1-800-PACK-RAT, and other national brands
Best For
Operators who want storage economics with lower capital requirements
Operating Costs
Key costs include container financing or purchase, truck maintenance and fuel, storage yard lease, insurance, and 1-3 drivers/staff.
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Where to Buy
Find portable storage and moving businesses for sale
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Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- physical
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $1.1M–$1.4M
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