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MI-Box
MI-BOX franchises enable operators to provide portable storage and moving services using proprietary lift systems installed on approved vehicles and distinctive storage containers sourced from designated suppliers. Franchisees offer drop-off, pick-up, transportation, storage, and ancillary services like moving items within a defined territory, targeting residential, commercial, and business customers for short-term or long-term needs such as moving, remodeling, or special events. The business model involves an initial franchise fee scaled by territory population ($18,000-$250,000), plus required purchases of equipment and ongoing adherence to system standards for brand consistency.
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Franchise Costs
Trademark License Fee: $400/mo + General Maintenance Fee: $600/mo + Website Maintenance Fee: $200/mo + Software Fee: $250/mo + Administrative Fee: $250/mo. All subject to 2% annual increase. Container Royalty Fee: $10/container/mo over 86. Local Advertising Requirement (LAR): $1,500/mo minimum.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 5 franchised businesses that were in full operation for the entire 2025 calendar year and provided financial reports for Item 19.
* Calculated average gross revenue and median gross revenue from the total annual gross revenues of 5 franchised businesses. The annual revenues were: $426,001.04 (Dallas), $327,472.00 (Colorado Springs), $2,398,981.00 (San Diego), $843,622.00 (Central Jersey), and $512,759.75 (MI-BOX NWI).
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $901,767
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Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Moving & Storage
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Moving & Storage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MI-Box Current | $228K – $787K | $30K | N/A | 10 |
| Go Mini's | $759K – $1.2M | $85K | 8.0% | 104 |
| UNITS | $733K – $1.3M | $56K | 6.0% | 70 |
| Pink Zebra Moving | $128K – $261K | $30K | 7.0% | 19 |
| Square Cow Moovers | $167K – $233K | $60K | 7.0% | 3 |
| STORsquare | $166K – $434K | $55K | 7.5% | N/A |
Moving & Storage Average 6 franchises | $364K – $705K | $52K | 7.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Moving & Storage franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MI-Box franchisees (2019 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
17 SBA loans on record
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10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Includes disputes related to contract breaches, alleged violations of franchise disclosure acts, and termination disputes. Some cases involve counterclaims for trademark infringement and defamation.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a MI-Box franchise ranges from $228,140 to $786,744. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000.
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