--- title: "UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage Named to Franchise Times Top 400 for Fourth Consecutive Year, Earns Multiple 2025-2026 Industry and Consumer Honors" url: https://burnaze.com/article/48a7c6a5-2c62-4e81-bf9a-93e859151a28 source: "Franchise Dictionary Magazine" original_url: https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/units-moving-and-portable-storage-named-to-franchise-times-top-400-for-fourth-consecutive-year-earns-multiple-2025-2026-industry-and-consumer-honors/ author: "Paul Zboichyk" category: "Moving & junk" industry: "Home Services" segment: "Moving & junk" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2026-10-10T06:55:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:08.743Z image: https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/units.jpg --- # UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage Named to Franchise Times Top 400 for Fourth Consecutive Year, Earns Multiple 2025-2026 Industry and Consumer Honors **TL;DR:** UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the fourth consecutive year, ranking among the nation's largest franchise systems. The company has also earned multiple industry and consumer honors, including recognition as the Best Property Maintenance Franchise at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards. *By Paul Zboichyk, originally published in Franchise Dictionary Magazine on 2026-10-10. [Read the original](https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/units-moving-and-portable-storage-named-to-franchise-times-top-400-for-fourth-consecutive-year-earns-multiple-2025-2026-industry-and-consumer-honors/).* ## Story *Growing Recognition Across Franchising, Customer Service, and Moving and Portable Storage Industry Reflects Brand’s Continued Commitment to its Franchise Network and Customers* CHARLESTON, S.C. — **UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage** has been named to the **2026** ***Franchise Times*** **Top 400**, ranking among the nation’s largest franchise systems and earning a spot on the prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year. The latest recognition comes amid a year of continued growth and a growing collection of national accolades recognizing UNITS for its franchise system, customer experience, innovation, and position in the moving and portable storage industry. The *Franchise Times* Top 400 ranking is the latest in a series of recognitions for UNITS, which has continued to expand its locally owned and operated network while strengthening the systems, technology and support available to franchise owners. Earlier this year, UNITS Franchising Group was recognized as the **Best Property Maintenance Franchise at the** **2026 Global Franchise Awards**, honoring the company’s growth, innovation, and commitment to franchisee support. “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.” **Recognition for a Growing Franchise System** UNITS’ continued presence on the *Franchise Times* Top 400 and ***Entrepreneur*‘s Franchise 500** underscores the brand’s growing presence within the franchise industry. UNITS was ranked **No. 474** on the 2025 *Entrepreneur* Franchise 500, marking the brand’s fourth consecutive year on the influential franchise ranking. The company’s 2026 Global Franchise Awards recognition further highlights the infrastructure supporting that growth, including continued investment in **StoreSmart**™, UNITS’ proprietary, purpose-built technology platform for the moving and portable storage industry. StoreSmart™ integrates key franchise operations, including reservations, customer management, logistics, reporting, and billing, while ongoing development adds functionality designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and the customer experience. UNITS has also been recognized as an **Inc. Power Partner** and an **Inc. Best in Business** honoree, adding to its track record of recognition for business performance and service. **Customers Taking Notice** As the UNITS network grows, the brand is also earning recognition directly from consumers and independent reviewers. In 2026, UNITS was named the **No. 2 Best Portable Storage Company** in Reviewed’s Readers’ Choice Awards, a recognition driven by reader voting. UNITS was also recognized by **Forbes Advisor as the** **Best Moving Container Company for Customer Reviews**, named the **No. 2 Best Moving Container Company** **by Newsweek**, and included among **U.S. News’** **Top Moving Container Companies of 2026**. “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.” With a growing network of locally owned and operated locations, UNITS provides portable moving and storage solutions for homeowners, businesses, contractors, restoration professionals and others nationwide. The company continues to invest in technology, franchisee support, and customer service as it expands its footprint and strengthens its position within the moving and portable storage industry. From residential customers planning a move to businesses needing flexible onsite storage, UNITS remains focused on delivering expert portable moving and storage solutions nationwide with personal, neighborly service. To find a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage location in your neighborhood, please visit: www.unitsstorage.com. UNITS Moving and Portable Storage provides portable moving and storage solutions for homeowners, businesses, restoration professionals, contractors and customers across the country. Through its network of locally owned and operated franchise locations, UNITS delivers clean, secure and weather resistant portable storage containers directly to customers for moving, storage and business use. With a focus on dependable service, transparent pricing and local ownership, UNITS continues to live its brand promise: Moving and Storage from Neighbors You Trust. ## Entities - franchise ranking (topic) - Multi-Unit (sector) - Franchise Times (publication) - customer service (topic) - Franchise Dictionary Magazine (publication) - Inc. (company) - Paul Zboichyk (person) - Newsweek (company) - industry awards (topic) - UNITS Moving and Portable Storage (company) - portable storage (topic) - Michael McAlhany (person) --- Originally reported by Paul Zboichyk, Franchise Dictionary Magazine (https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/units-moving-and-portable-storage-named-to-franchise-times-top-400-for-fourth-consecutive-year-earns-multiple-2025-2026-industry-and-consumer-honors/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/48a7c6a5-2c62-4e81-bf9a-93e859151a28).