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MI-Box

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.

10locations
$228K–$787K
Since 2022
ServicesJoliet, ILMI-BOX Holding Group LLCwww.getMIBOX.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$30,000
Initial Investment
$228,140 – $786,744
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,600 – $1,600

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

Average Gross Revenue
$901,767.16
Median Gross Revenue
$512,759.75

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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How MI-Box Compares

Key Insights

  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Moving & Storage
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Moving & Storage
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
MI-Box
Current
$228K – $787K$30KN/A10
Go Mini's$759K – $1.2M$85K8.0%104
UNITS$733K – $1.3M$56K6.0%70
Pink Zebra Moving$128K – $261K$30K7.0%19
Square Cow Moovers$167K – $233K$60K7.0%3
STORsquare$166K – $434K$55K7.5%N/A
Moving & Storage Average
6 franchises
$364K – $705K$52K7.1%

* 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

Top States
1TX
13
2FL
12
3TN
12
4CA
1
5NJ
1
6NM
1
7MN
1
8CO
1
9IN
1

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MI-Box franchisees (20192022)

Total Loans
17
Average Loan
$1,037,735
Total Volume
$17.6M
Default Rate
0.0%

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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Franchisee Contacts

10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

10 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases5

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.