Storage Authority® Partners with Heartland Building Group to Better Support Franchise Owners During the Development Process

May 22, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // — Storage Authority® announced a partnership with Heartland Building Group to support franchise owners through self-storage projects, from land evaluation and site selection through design and construction. The collaboration is designed to support franchisees by providing coordination and resources to create an efficient path to opening.

For entrepreneurs exploring self-storage ownership, the partnership adds support to a business model built around systems, guidance, and operational simplicity. Storage Authority® positions its franchise opportunity as a way for professionals to enter the self-storage industry, with structured support across operations and sales and marketing systems.

By aligning construction expertise earlier in the process, Storage Authority® aims to help franchise owners make informed decisions from the start and avoid costly mistakes that can slow a project. Heartland Building Group brings experience in self-storage construction and emphasizes delivering projects on time and on budget.

“With Heartland Building Group on our team, we are strengthening the support we provide to franchise owners from the very beginning,” said Marc Goodin, CEO of Storage Authority®. “Our goal is to help owners move forward with more clarity, more confidence, and a stronger team behind them as they navigate the development process. This partnership reflects our commitment to making self-storage ownership more accessible for entrepreneurs who want a proven model and a smarter path to opening.”

The partnership provides value to prospective franchise owners who want to enter self-storage without having to build a process from scratch. With Storage Authority®’s franchise systems and Heartland Building Group’s construction expertise, franchise owners can move forward with a clearer roadmap from site selection through project completion.

“Success does not happen alone,” said Aric Platt, Managing Partner of Heartland Building Group. “An experienced team brings insight, accountability, and practical knowledge that can help owners avoid expensive missteps and keep projects moving in the right direction. We are excited to support Storage Authority franchise owners as they move from concept to opening with greater confidence and less stress.”

Storage Authority helps professionals across the country develop self-storage facilities while keeping their careers if they choose to, supported by a platform designed to simplify development, operations, and sales and marketing. The brand’s messaging emphasizes equipping franchisees with the tools and support to operate with expert guidance from day one, even if they do not have a construction or self-storage background.

SOURCE Storage Authority®