Stack & Store Self Storage

What Stack & Store Self Storage does

Stack & Store Self Storage is a family-owned and operated self-storage company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Aberdeen, Maryland. The company operates eight storage facilities across Harford County, Maryland — in Aberdeen, Bel Air (two locations), Edgewood (two), Fallston, Havre De Grace, and Joppatowne — serving residential and commercial customers with personal and business storage needs. The core product portfolio consists of indoor, drive-up, and climate-controlled storage units ranging from 5x5 to 20x20 feet, supplemented by outdoor RV, boat, and vehicle parking. A flagship 100,000-square-foot, three-story facility opened in Bel Air in December 2023, adding over 700 climate-controlled units and materially expanding the company's addressable inventory within the same county footprint.

The technology layer is conventional self-storage infrastructure: electronic keypad building access with personalized codes or mobile app entry, 24/7 digital video surveillance, individually alarmed units, and online rental and bill-pay capabilities delivered through the website platform built and operated by The Storage Group. Customer-facing digital tools include a storage calculator, online reservations, and a content blog on storage tips. The company is a member of the Self Storage Association, an authorized U-Haul truck and trailer rental dealer at multiple locations, and offers tenant insurance plans ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 in coverage as well as on-site packing supplies.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly rental fees on subscription-style month-to-month leases, with no deposit required and a 1-Year Rate Guarantee offered on select units. Promotional pricing (first month free, 50% off first month, $50-$100 off) is used for acquisition. Tiered monthly rates span roughly $69 for a 5x5 unit up to $399 for a 20x20 unit, with military and promotional discounts applied. Ancillary revenue streams include packing supply sales, tenant insurance commissions, and U-Haul dealer referral income. The company targets residential customers (moving, downsizing, seasonal storage), local commercial tenants, military personnel at nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground (5% discount), and RV/boat owners, with a direct-to-consumer go-to-market combining website-driven online rentals with in-person facility service.

Name

Stack & Store Self Storage

Legal name

Stack & Store, Inc.

Website

https://stackandstore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned self-storage operator running eight facilities across Harford County, Maryland since 1983, offering indoor, drive-up, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage units on month-to-month subscriptions to residential and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self Storage Services

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle & RV/Boat Self-Storage (HSAKAGAC), Vehicle Storage & Staging (Short/Long-Term) (HSAKAFAK)

Keywords

• Self storage units
• Climate controlled storage
• Vehicle storage parking
• Packing supplies retail
• Storage facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rental: Monthly rental fees for storage units ranging from 5x5 to 30x20 feet, including climate-controlled and drive-up options. Revenue is recurring on a month-to-month basis.
2. Packing and Moving Supplies: Sale of moving and packing supplies including boxes, tape, locks, bubble wrap, and furniture covers at on-site locations.
3. Tenant Insurance: Insurance coverage options offered to tenants to protect stored belongings. Plans range from $2,000 to $20,000 coverage.
4. U-Haul Truck Rental: U-Haul authorized dealer providing truck and trailer rentals on-site, generating referral/commission revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rents self-storage units (interior, drive-up, and climate-controlled) and outdoor RV/boat/vehicle parking spaces across 8 facilities in Harford County, Maryland, primarily serving residential and commercial customers. Also retails packing supplies, facilitates tenant insurance coverage, and offers U-Haul truck rentals on-site as a partner location.

Product overview

Stack & Store Self Storage is a family-owned self-storage company operating eight facilities throughout Harford County, Maryland, serving residential and commercial customers since 1983. The core product portfolio centers on storage units offered in three main configurations: interior units (with elevator access to upper levels), drive-up units (allowing direct vehicle access), and climate-controlled units (for temperature-sensitive items). Vehicle storage for RVs, boats, and cars is available at designated outdoor parking areas. The company complements its storage units with related services including packing supplies (boxes, tape, locks, bubble wrap, furniture covers, moving blankets), U-Haul truck rentals on-site, and tenant insurance options. Digital service delivery includes an online bill payment platform and web-based storage reservation system for customers to rent units and manage accounts remotely. The eight facilities are located in Aberdeen, Bel Air (Route 1), Bel Air at Tollgate, Edgewood (I-95/Emmorton), Edgewood (Route 40), Fallston, Havre De Grace, and Joppa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Storage Units Indoor storage units inside the company's Harford County facilities, rented month-to-month to individuals and businesses needing secure interior space for household goods, furniture, or inventory.
• Drive-Up Storage Units Ground-level storage units accessible directly by vehicle, suited for loading and unloading bulky items, rented month-to-month to residential and commercial customers.
• Climate-Controlled Storage Units Temperature- and humidity-regulated indoor storage units designed to protect sensitive belongings such as electronics, documents, wood furniture, and antiques, rented month-to-month.
• RV, Boat & Vehicle Parking Outdoor paved parking spaces rented monthly for RVs, boats, trailers, and other vehicles, providing secure exterior storage for oversized vehicles at the Harford County locations.
• Packing Supplies Boxes, tape, locks, and other moving and packing materials sold onsite to storage customers and the surrounding Harford County community.
• Tenant Insurance Protection plans that tenants must carry to safeguard stored belongings while in the unit, facilitated through the company's facility rental agreements.
• U-Haul Truck Rental On-site U-Haul truck and equipment rentals available to customers and the local community through a partnership arrangement at the self-storage locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous operation in Harford County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U-HaulcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStack & Store is an authorized U-Haul dealer at multiple locations. U-Haul truck and trailer rentals are available on-site, providing customers with integrated moving and transportation solutions alongside storage services. This partnership enhances the company's one-stop-shop positioning for customers in transition.
• Carson Scholars FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity literacy partnership through the Ben Carson Reading Room program. Stack & Store has opened 10 reading rooms at local schools including Roye-Williams Elementary School in Havre de Grace. This represents the company's community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Self Storage AssociationminorOthersIndustry membership organization providing best practices, industry standards, and credibility through association with the self-storage industry's primary trade body.
• The Storage GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite and technology platform provider. The Storage Group (2Guys Business Ventures, Inc. DBA) provides the website infrastructure, property management software, and online rental platform powering Stack & Store's digital operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• U-Haul Moving & Storage: Operates self-storage facilities at many U-Haul locations as both a partner and a competitor. The existing U-Haul Authorized Dealer relationship with Stack & Store sits adjacent to U-Haul's own storage offering, creating both synergy and competitive overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Extra Space Storage: Major publicly traded self-storage REIT with thousands of locations. Offers the same monthly rental self-storage model plus tenant insurance, with much broader geographic reach and acquisition-driven growth that competes with independents like Stack & Store.
• SmartStop Self Storage: Public self-storage company with owned and managed facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Offers a directly comparable storage rental product line with both climate-controlled and drive-up units, including tenant insurance and online rental capabilities.
• National Storage Affiliates: Public self-storage REIT that acquires and partners with regional independent operators. Particularly relevant as a potential acquirer or partner for a regional independent like Stack & Store, using a participating regional operator model.
• CubeSmart: Public self-storage REIT with a national footprint of owned and managed facilities. Provides directly comparable storage unit rentals with climate-controlled options, competing on convenience, security features, and digital customer experience.
• Public Storage: Largest publicly traded self-storage REIT in the U.S. with thousands of facilities nationwide. Operates the same core self-storage rental model and competes for residential and commercial storage customers, but at vastly greater scale and with institutional capital.

Direct peers

• StorQuest Self Storage: Regional self-storage operator with facilities across multiple U.S. states, offering standard, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage. Comparable mid-size independent operator that competes in similar suburban markets with similar service positioning.
• Simply Self Storage: Privately held self-storage operator with a portfolio of facilities across multiple U.S. states. Closely mirrors Stack & Store's model of offering standard, climate-controlled, and drive-up units plus tenant insurance, though at somewhat larger geographic scale.
• Prime Storage: Privately held regional self-storage operator with facilities across multiple U.S. states. Comparable in scale and operating model to Stack & Store, focusing on standard, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage with month-to-month rentals.
• iStorage: Regional self-storage operator with facilities across multiple states. Offers the same monthly rental model for standard and climate-controlled units, including vehicle/RV storage, making it a comparable mid-size independent competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stackandstore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stack-and-store-self-storage
• Xtwitter.com/stackandstore
• Instagraminstagram.com/stackandstore

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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