Industry Overview
Franchise North America offers Transportation franchises in all regions of the United States. We only offer those franchises for sale that meet our high internal standards of excellence, integrity, and quality.
While most of us are familiar with the national moving and storage companies like United, Allied, Mayflower, North American and others, these companies are less focused on single family, small business and local moves. These large companies are focused on corporate accounts and relocations. Companies competing for the smaller and local moves are mostly 'Mom & Pop' operators. This is where franchises compete very well.
While the many of the top tier, long distance moving companies have consolidated in large companies like UniGroup, owners of United and Mayflower; SIRVA, owners of Allied and North American; Atlas; and Bekins; the industry is largely fragmented: the 20 largest companies hold only about 35 percent of the market.
Facts about Transportation franchises
- 43 Million Americans relocation every year
- The U.S. moving and household storage industry consists of 10,000 companies with about $13 billion in combined annual revenue
- About 45 percent of industry revenue comes from long-distance moving
- Of all interstate moves, 44% are personal, 42% are corporate relations, and 14% are military related
- According to the U.S. Census, the average American moves at least 12 times in his or her life
Lifestyle Considerations
- Owners don't pack boxes and load trucks; they manage and lead employees, market their business and focus on growth
- Excellent communication skills and who are very well organized
- Work hours and days generally reflect a M-F, 8 to 5 schedule; however they can be long days and over weekends
- No industry experience is typically required; owners focus on networking and selling your business as well as maintaining customer service
- Owners with sales ability and people oriented are typically more successful