STEPS TO OWNING A STORAGE AUTHORITY FRANCHISE

Storage Authority Franchise Award Steps “Franchising means being in business for yourself but not by yourself”

Step 1 - Week 1 Introduction

1. Review www.StorageAuthorityFranchise.com including blog, and introduction Storage Authority brochures.
2. Initial call with Garrett to understand Storage Authority Franchise requirements and confirm ready to learn more. Garrett to forward MG’s Self Storage Development book.
3. Discuss your background, goals why you are considering Storage Authority & what are the key factors why you would choose Storage Authority.
4. Discuss Storage Authority background, what makes us different and the Storage Authority process.
5. If it looks like we are a good fit set up Week 2 Call and Apply at www.StrorageAuthorityFranchise.com

Step 2 - Week 2 Franchise Disclosure Document Review

Pre-call Task:

1. Complete review of our website & blog
2. Review Storage Authority competition review sheet.
3. Read FDD & Submit FDD Exhibits G & H to Garrett prior to week 2 call

Call outline:

• Introduction to our president Marc Goodin
• Review FDD highlights and your FDD questions
• Review in more detail what Storage Authority provides you.
• Review next steps & set up week 3 call

Step 3- Week 3 Storage Authority Secret Sauce – Sales & Marketing & Operations

Pre-call Task:

1. Read Storage Authority Sales & Marketing loan supplement
2. Read operations, sales & marketing info/links provided.
3. Visit 3- 5 local self-storage facilities & rate with SA review sheet.

Call outline

• Storage Authority sales and marketing advantages.
• Confirm you are on board with a high-end sales & marketing platform.

Step 4 - Week 4 Land, Financing, Design & Construction

Pre-call Task:

1. Determine how long it would take you to have $400K min. cash to invest in self-storage.
2. Finish our president’s Self-storage development book.
3. Read additional Development info/links provided.
4. Prepare any questions on Land & project financing and development process.

Call outline

• Finding land and the development process.
• Determine if you are ready to become a Storage Authority Franchisee or need more info.