PODS

$PDSXF500 #501

CategoryServices

SubcategoryMoving/Junk-Removal Services

Locations130

Franchisee Count16

Franchise Fee$100,000

Item 7 Low$1,954,000

Item 7 Midpoint$2,559,500

Item 7 High$3,165,000

Royalty FeesThe greater of 8% of “Net Sales” subject to a minimum monthly royalty (the “Minimum Royalty Fee”) of $0 per month (through month 3); $800 per month (month 4 – 12); $2,000 per month (month 13 – 24); $3,000 (month 25 and thereafter).

Ad / Brand Fund2%

Sold Not Open0

ParentAPLPD Holdco III, LLC

PE / InvestorOntario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Founded1998

Completeness34/34 (100%)

Years in Business28

Began Franchising2006

HQClearwater, FL

Executives7

LinksWeb LinkedIn

Main Phone(727) 538-6400

Emailfranchiseinquiries@pods.com

FDD IssuedMay 8, 2026

Last UpdatedAug 9, 2026

FDD2026 🔒

Franchisor

PODS Enterprises, LLC offers franchises for the operation of a distinctive storage and moving business featuring the use of portable, self-contained storage units (Containers) and specialized equipment (Lifts) designed for lifting and transporting the Containers. PODS® Facilities provide storage solutions for both individual consumers and businesses, offering warehouse storage, on-site storage, and point-to-point moving services.

Franchisees must use a specified Computer System, which includes Software and Designated Hardware provided at no additional cost, and are required to follow e-commerce policies and procedures.

Read PODS’s complete May 8, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.