Moving/Junk-Removal Services

PODS

Clearwater, FL · Founded 1998 · PDSX

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.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
130
units (2025)
year over year

Units by Year

130
2023
130
2024
130
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$1,954,000 – $3,165,000
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$100,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
2%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

The 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).

Leadership

  • Jim Gimeson

    President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Jordon Jones

    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

  • Jeffrey Concannon

    Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operations

  • Laureen Druker

    Senior Vice President Human Resources

  • Robert Fowler

    Chief Information Officer

  • Susan Jacobs

    Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

  • Lori Baggett

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
16
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
0
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
26 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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