Storage Authority has announced a new partnership with Heartland Building Group aimed at streamlining the self-storage development process for franchise owners.
The collaboration is designed to provide franchisees with support from the earliest stages of development, including land evaluation, site selection, design, and construction. Company officials said the partnership is intended to help reduce delays, improve coordination throughout the project lifecycle, and create a more efficient path to opening new self-storage facilities.
Storage Authority said the agreement strengthens the support system already built into its franchise model, which focuses on helping entrepreneurs and busy professionals enter the self-storage industry through structured operational, development, sales, and marketing guidance.
By incorporating construction and development expertise earlier in the process, the company believes franchise owners will be better positioned to make informed decisions and avoid costly setbacks that can slow development timelines. Heartland Building Group brings experience in self-storage construction with a focus on delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
“With Heartland Building Group on our team, we are strengthening the support we provide to franchise owners from the very beginning,” said Marc Goodin. “Our goal is to help owners move forward with more clarity, more confidence, and a stronger team behind them as they navigate the development process. This partnership reflects our commitment to making self-storage ownership more accessible for entrepreneurs who want a proven model and a smarter path to opening.”
The companies said the partnership is particularly beneficial for prospective franchise owners who want to enter the self-storage industry without having to independently build out a development process. By combining Storage Authority’s franchise systems with Heartland Building Group’s construction experience, franchisees are expected to gain a clearer roadmap from site selection through project completion.
“Success does not happen alone,” said Aric Platt. “An experienced team brings insight, accountability, and practical knowledge that can help owners avoid expensive missteps and keep projects moving in the right direction. We are excited to support Storage Authority franchise owners as they move from concept to opening with greater confidence and less stress.”
Storage Authority said its franchise platform is designed to help professionals develop and operate self-storage facilities while maintaining their existing careers if they choose. The company’s franchise model emphasizes simplified development, operational support, and sales and marketing systems intended to help franchise owners succeed even without prior experience in construction or self-storage.
Additional information about the franchise opportunity is available through Storage Authority Franchise.