STORsquare
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching STORsquare franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
STORsquare franchise specializes in self-storage facility development and management, offering a streamlined approach to entering the growing self-storage indus
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open an STORsquare franchise?
- The STORsquare Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $165,770 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the STORsquare initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $54,900 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 9). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does STORsquare charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $8 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does STORsquare disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The STORsquare FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 46). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $165,770 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports adjusted operating results for 1 Franchised locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- TOTAL for one Territory: $165,770 low amount to $433,900 high amount.PDF p. 17$165,770
- TOTAL estimated initial investment for three Territories: $251,025 to $518,900, including costs to open and operate for the first three months.Multi-unitPDF p. 20$251,025
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty weekly startsmonth7Main ongoing fee
30 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- One Knoxville TN franchised outlet operating entire2024and2025periods; only qualifying outlet
- Period
- 2025
- Excluded
- Nootheroutletfullyear; EBITDA excludesinterest/taxes/D&A.
- Method
- Outlet-reported unaudited/unverified. Grossrevenue excludes taxes/refunds. Percentagefees estimated7.5%royalty2%brand; tech135/week. EBITDA subtractsownercomp; adjustedEBITDAdoesnot.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($165,770) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 9
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 46
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | total noncurrent assets | $2,200 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $34,121 |
| 2025 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,519 |
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,875 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $36,996 |
| 2025 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,056 |
| 2025 | net income | -$140,258 |
| 2025 | credit cardsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,285 |
| 2025 | members' equity | $21,872 |
| 2025 | total liabilities and members' equity | $39,196 |
| 2025 | total revenue | $75,241 |
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,875 |
| 2025 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$128,652 |
| 2025 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$2,649 |
| 2025 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $110,250 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | $55,172 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $34,121 |
| 2025 | fixed assets, net of depreciation | $2,200 |
| 2025 | total assets | $39,196 |
| 2025 | credit cardsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,749 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $17,324 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $17,324 |
| 2025 | revenue royalties and other franchise income | $36,238 |
| 2025 | brand fund income | $39,003 |
| 2025 | operating expenses operating expenses | $215,498 |
| 2025 | cash flows from operating activities net income | -$140,258 |
| 2025 | depreciation | $449 |
| 2025 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,402 |
| 2025 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$2,668 |
| 2025 | cash flows from investing activities purchase of fixed assets | -$2,649 |
| 2025 | cash flows from financing activities members capital contributions | $110,250 |
| 2025 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$21,051 |
| 2025 | total cash and cash equivalents | $34,121 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $8,305 |
| 2024 | members' equity | $51,880 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and members' equity | $60,185 |
| 2024 | operating expenses operating expenses | $40,359 |
| 2024 | total cash and cash equivalents | $55,172 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents | $55,172 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,750 |
| 2024 | due from related parties | $263 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $60,185 |
| 2024 | total assets | $60,185 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,117 |
| 2024 | credit cardsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $464 |
| 2024 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,724 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $8,305 |
| 2024 | revenue royalties and other franchise income | $29,960 |
| 2024 | brand fund income | $10,951 |
| 2024 | total revenue | $40,911 |
| 2024 | net income | $552 |
| 2024 | cash flows from operating activities net income | $552 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$4,275 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,117 |
| 2024 | credit cardsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $464 |
| 2024 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,258 |
| 2024 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $116 |
| 2024 | members capital distributions | -$250 |
| 2024 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$250 |
| 2024 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$134 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | $55,306 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $55,172 |
| 2023 | members' equity | $51,578 |
| 2023 | net income | $1,578 |
| 2023 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,466 |
| 2023 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | $55,306 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents | $55,306 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $475 |
| 2023 | due from related parties | $263 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $56,044 |
| 2023 | total assets | $56,044 |
| 2023 | due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,466 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $4,466 |
| 2023 | total liabilities | $4,466 |
| 2023 | total liabilities and members' equity | $56,044 |
| 2023 | revenue royalties and other franchise income | $4,537 |
| 2023 | brand fund income | $1,658 |
| 2023 | total revenue | $6,195 |
| 2023 | operating expenses operating expenses | $4,617 |
| 2023 | cash flows from operating activities net income | $1,578 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$475 |
| 2023 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $5,306 |
| 2023 | cash flows from financing activities members capital contributions | $50,000 |
| 2023 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $50,000 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $55,306 |
| 2023 | total cash and cash equivalents | $55,306 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
Loading…
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.