---
title: "UNITS Moving and Portable Storage earning national accolades"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3f24cd4e-b063-48d2-a0c7-34bdd5f7ad4f
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/units-moving-earning-national-accolades/
author: "David Gibb"
category: "Moving & junk"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Moving & junk"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-10-09T13:10:15.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T21:42:17.693Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/UNITS-Container.jpg
---

# UNITS Moving and Portable Storage earning national accolades

**TL;DR:** UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the fourth consecutive year and recognized as Best Property Maintenance Franchise at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards. The brand has received several awards and rankings, including being voted the No. 2 Best Portable Storage Company in Reviewed's Reader's Choice Awards.

*By David Gibb, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2026-10-09. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/units-moving-earning-national-accolades/).*

## Key facts

- Named to 2026 Franchise Times Top 400
- Ranked No. 474 on 2025 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
- Voted No. 2 Best Portable Storage Company

## Story

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage, a franchisor of moving and storage solutions, Thursday announced it has been named to the 2026 *Franchise Times* Top 400 for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition from *Franchise Times* is just the latest in a number of awards and impressive rankings that UNITS has claimed over the last twelve months.

Earlier this year, UNITS Franchising Group was named Best Property Maintenance Franchise at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards, ranked No. 474 on the 2025 *Entrepreneur* Franchise 500, and was recognized by Inc. Power Partner as an Inc. Best in Business honoree.

“These recognitions are a reflection of the people behind the UNITS brand,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Franchising Group. “Our franchise owners and their teams are building strong businesses in their communities while delivering the personal service our customers expect from UNITS. To see that work recognized by leading franchise organizations, publications and, importantly, consumers is incredibly meaningful.”

## Industry recognition

UNITS isn’t just claiming accolades from within the franchise industry. Consumers have also recognized the brand, as it was voted the No. 2 Best Portable Storage Company in *Reviewed*’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Other consumer publications and media outlets, including Forbes Advisor, Newsweek, and U.S. news have also ranked UNITS Moving and Portable Storage as a top moving container company.

“These awards mean more when you look at them together,” added McAlhany. “We’re continuing to grow as a franchise system, but we’re also focused on earning the trust of the customers who rely on our local owners and teams during some of life’s biggest transitions. That combination is what we’re working to build for the long term.”

## Company overview

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage specializes in providing homeowners, businesses, restoration professionals, and contractors with clean, weather-resistant portable storage containers. The brand has been in business since 2004 and franchising since 2005.

This wave of awards comes at a time when UNITS is committed to investing in technologies and other initiatives to strengthen both customer and franchisee experience. The brand currently commands a network of more than 75 franchise locations across the United States, with one international operator in the Caymen Islands.

## Entities

- Entrepreneur (publication)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- Multi-Unit (sector)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- franchise awards (topic)
- Inc. (company)
- David Gibb (person)
- Newsweek (company)
- UNITS Moving and Portable Storage (company)
- portable storage (topic)
- Michael McAlhany (person)

---
Originally reported by David Gibb, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/units-moving-earning-national-accolades/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3f24cd4e-b063-48d2-a0c7-34bdd5f7ad4f).