Saving the Earth One Move at a Time

Rent-A-Green Box was founded on the simple idea that people should be able to efficiently pack and move their property without trashing our planet. To accomplish this goal we created America's first comprehensive, Zero-Waste pack and move solution made from various recycled post consumer and industrial trash. Our revolutionary idea has changed the way America packs and moves and gave birth to the Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly Green Moving Industry.

We created this industry, built it & continue to lead it.

Rent-A-Green Box is moving made simple. It's a cheaper, faster and easier way to pack and move a small one bedroom studio, family, business office or even a multinational corporation with our Zero-Waste sustainable packing and moving products. Our innovative service is great for our ecology, great for our environment and great for our economy. A big "WIN" no matter how you look at it!

But you don't need to just take our word for it. Rent-A-Green Box is one of the most award-winning "GREEN" companies in the world. Forbes.com listed Rent-A-Green Box as one of the top ten "Million Dollar Ideas You Have Never Heard Of" for 2010. Our long list of accolades also includes the 2010 Green Entrepreneur of the Year award from the USGEA-Unites States Global Entrepreneur Association and the 2009 California State Small Business Award, the 2008 California Governors Environmental and Economic Leadership Award and being listed as one of the "Top 10" green business ideas in the world by Springwise in 2007.

We've been green since before "green" was the next revolution. We're also featured in over 75 national tv programs, 3,500 print articles, thousands of blogs a close to 1 million live web links.

Our Story

The Rent-A-Green Box story began in 2005 when our founder, Spencer Brown, needed to pack and move his home office into office space located just 30 miles down the road. After spending over $800 on cardboard boxes and other moving supplies, he ended up at a local landfill forking over another $150 to dispose of these boxes (which were each used one time to facilitate his 30-mile move). Standing there in the landfill next to 40-foot-high towers of compressed cardboard, he was struck by the sheer insanity of the old wasteful and inefficient model of packing and moving. As he looked up at mountains of empty plastic detergent bottles Spencer had his first "AH-HA" moment: There must be a way to make a cool eco friendly reusable moving box out of all this plastic trash.

Nine months and thousands of hours of research and development work later, Spencer brought to market the first Zero-Waste, Earth-Friendly, Cradle to Cradle, rentable, reusable "green" moving box in the world. He named this product The Recopack (Recycled Ecological Packing Solution) and gave birth to an entire industry.

A Superior Way to Pack and Move

Over the next half decade, Brown's brilliant and original product designs, determination and relentless marketing proved to the world that Detoxing Landfills to make fun, practical moving products just makes sense. With multiple Zero-Waste packing and moving products (the most in the world) Brown had his second "AH-HA" moment: He was making recycled plastic moving boxes for people who don't like moving. Recopacks come with comfortable handles, are stackable, crush-and dust-proof, water resistant, can be used hundreds of times and are just super cool. So cool that Rent-A-Green Box received an honorable mention for both product and service from the International Green Dot Awards in 2009.

Established Marketplace Credibility

Over the past six years we have become experts in renting Recopacks to consumers, small businesses and corporations. We have created a legendary five star customer service program, and mastered every aspect of media.

Rent-A-Green Box has been featured in nine books, over 72 television programs and over 3,500 print articles. We have 750,000 web links pointing to our service and innovative social media programs that drive new customers to our unique service.

In short, we have proven that we are the best in the world at renting a box, period.

Huge Market Potential

With over 16% of the U.S. population packing and moving each year, Rent-A-Green Box has unlimited potential in the consumer, small business and commercial markets.

America has taken notice of our authentic and original green alternatives and our position as the leader of the entire green moving industry.

Consumers love that our service is cheaper, faster and more convenient than using new or used cardboard boxes. Let's face it, America's Going Green and we invite you to be part of the green revolution.

An Opportunity to Make a Difference

If you're looking for a business opportunity and you have what it takes to build and grow a business, a Rent-A-Green Box Franchise may be for you. We have implemented an aggressive, well-structured and controlled growth plan. We are currently looking for high-quality candidates to whom to award franchises.

As a Rent-A-Green Box franchisee, you will be responsible for developing and operating the business in your exclusive territory. You will have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world and contribute to the Greening of America.

The Rent-A-Green Box Franchise Has a Lot to Offer

We are committed to making your business both personally and financially rewarding. As a franchisee, you will receive:

• Branding - The use of the Rent-A-Green Box name, trademarks, award-winning accolades, reputation, social media recognition and systems.
• Training - A comprehensive initial training program with five days of training at the Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility in Huntington Beach, CA, followed by up to five days of on-site pre-opening/grand opening training.
• Territory - A protected geographic territory, which may increase in value.
• Accounts - Access to national accounts and contracts with real estate agencies, property managers and corporations.
• Manuals - A complete set of manuals, including pre-opening manual, policy and procedures/operations manual, checklists, agreements and forms.
• Website - A city-specific website, which you can tailor to your territory with customizable pricing and programs.
• Marketing - National media exposure, as well as access to all of Rent-A-Green Box's marketing and social media programs.
• Support - Ongoing support to help you succeed. In return for our ongoing support and services, Franchisees pay the lowest fees out of any of our competitors:
• Royalties - Franchisees pay a monthly royalty of 5% of gross revenue. To demonstrate our commitment to our franchisees' success, there will be no royalty fees for the first 90 days that a franchise is open for business.
• Advertising & Promotion Fees - Franchisees pay a monthly fee of 1% of gross revenue to cover brand-based advertising and promotions.

What We Look for in a Franchisee

We strongly believe that the success of our franchise is based on our franchisee selection process and your desire to succeed. We consider the most important attributes of a franchisee to be your commitment and dedication, along with the foresight to make constant improvements in the way you operate your franchised business. We will choose franchisees who have:

• Big Hearts - Have the need to make a difference in their local community and be a leader in giving back. Someone who is a real "people person" and is excited by the prospect of positively impacting every aspect of a person's move.
• Environmental Awareness - Possess an overwhelming desire to be a contributing part of the greening of America and doing more with less. Someone who is already working to implement "green" solutions in their own life.
• A Customer Service Orientation - Appreciate the benefits of working on a team and within a proven system of operation, where customer service is the main aspect of the business. We have a five star service program that is a proven way to create word-of-mouth support that is even more effective than traditional advertising.
• Ethics and Self Discipline - Be a self-starter with a high level of personal integrity and the desire to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• The Necessary Business Skills - Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and scheduling skills.
• Capital - Have the funds to invest in the business, as well as the financial ability to survive the start-up phase, while drawing a nominal salary.*
• Readiness - Have the ability to start operating within 90 days.

*Note: In order to be financially pre-qualified, you must have a minimum of $150,000 in unencumbered funds.

The Mutual Qualification Process

We have developed a "Mutual Qualification Process" that allows both parties to exchange information and proceed at their own pace. As part of the process, you provide us with adequate information, which we use to evaluate your potential as a Rent-A-Green Box franchisee. At each stage of the application process, we provide you with sufficient information, which you use to decide if you wish to move forward. We are looking forward to a mutual dialogue that respects and values your time and business investment in Rent-A-Green Box.

The First Eco-Step

The first Eco-step is for you to complete and submit the Request for Consideration Form below. If you meet our selection criteria, we will contact you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I make and what will be the return on my investment?

Your success depends upon your effort, involvement in the community and financial management. As these situations will vary from franchisee to franchisee, there can be no guarantee of return. However, your success is our success. Our support team and operational systems are in place to assist you in maximizing your return. We have been building a national brand for over six years. We have proven that America is ready for a change and a move in the right direction.

Do you allow partnerships?

Preference is given to applicants who financially pre-qualify on their own. If you plan to have a partner(s), please be clear about the details of your partnership (e.g. silent partner, active partner, financial partner and terms of repayment) when completing the Request for Information & Consideration.

Does Rent-A-Green Box provide financing?

No, we do not provide financing through the company. However, we are happy to provide any information you require to prepare a business plan and apply for a loan.

How many franchises do you expect to have in the future?

Rent-A-Green Box has adopted an aggressive yet controlled growth strategy to ensure the quality and consistency of our program and provide a strong support base for our franchisees. We will open a limited number of Rent-A-Green Box locations in 2012. Ultimately, Rent-A-Green Box will be in every major metropolitan market in the United States.

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Disclosure

This is not a franchise offering, nor is it directed to any person in any state. It is for information purposes only. An offering can only be made by a Franchise Disclosure Document, which must be registered in certain states. We will not sell a franchise unless our Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the purchaser prior to the sale in compliance with state and federal law. We will not offer or sell a franchise unless the franchise offering is registered in the state where the purchaser resides or where the franchise will be located, if required by state law and no exemption applies. Registration in any state or province is not an endorsement by the state or province. To find out about our current status in your state, please contact us.