U-Haul Plans First Store in Frankfort as Storage Footprint Grows across Chicago Metro

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U-Haul has acquired a 6.88-acre property at 19600 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort, Illinois, to meet the moving and self-storage needs of Will County. The location will be the first U-Haul-operated center in Frankfort and is strategically situated near Interstates 80 and 57. The new facility will include a three-story, 94,764-square-foot building with 937 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms and high-tech security features. The facility will also offer truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies, propane, and green initiatives. Services will start in August. U-Haul plans to hire up to 10 local team members, with a preference for veterans.

Positive

• Acquisition of a 6.88-acre property in a strategic location near major interstates.
• Development of a 94,764-square-foot building with 937 climate-controlled storage rooms.
• Introduction of high-tech security features and affordable pricing.
• Expansion of services to include truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies, propane, and green initiatives.
• Creation of up to 10 new jobs in the Frankfort area, with a preference for hiring veterans.
• U-Haul is investing in community growth and local job creation.

Negative

• Initial capital expenditure required for property acquisition and development.
• Delay in full-service availability until the facility is ready, which could lead to temporary customer inconvenience.
• Potential competition from existing rental equipment dealer locations in nearby areas.

FRANKFORT, Ill., June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® has acquired the former Saunoris' Garden Center property at 19600 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort to better meet the moving and self-storage needs of Will County.

The 6.88-acre property, now U-Haul Moving & Storage of Frankfort Square, was purchased on June 3 and will be the first U-Haul-owned and -operated center in the Village of Frankfort, located 28 miles south of Chicago and conveniently tucked just minutes away from Interstates 80 and 57.

Many services will be available starting in August. The location will offer a retail showroom with truck and trailer sharing, boxes and moving supplies, and more.

Plans call for the creation of a three-story, 94,764-square-foot building with a mix of 937 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms and drive-up storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points.

Once the building is ready, customers will have access to towing equipment and professional hitch installation, propane, and green initiatives like a Re-Use Center and the Take A Box, Leave A Box program. There will also be a U-Box^® warehouse to hold up to 1,000 portable moving and storage containers.

Download the U-Haul app or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

U-Haul Company of Chicago South and Southwest Suburbs president Rocc Bolden plans to hire up to 10 Team Members to staff the store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth in Frankfort. U-Haul, honored as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.

"U-Haul is thrilled to invest in the Frankfort community," Bolden said. "Our team is looking forward to reaching more customers with our trusted moving and self-storage products."

Until the Frankfort store is ready, customers can find rental equipment at dealer locations in Mokena, Tinley Park and New Lenox. There are four full-service facilities within a 15-mile radius of Frankfort, including U-Haul of Alsip at 11855 S. Cicero Ave.

U-Haul, its Chicago Metro team, and its local charity partners produced a video several years ago detailing the Company's commitment and value to the city. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/RNLgTY71BIM.

About U-HAUL 

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 188,700 trucks, 139,400 trailers and 43,700 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,004,000 rentable units and 86.8 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-owned and -managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact: 

Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com 

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FAQ

What new facility is U-Haul opening in Frankfort, Illinois?

U-Haul is opening a new moving and storage facility at 19600 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort, Illinois.

When will U-Haul's new Frankfort facility start offering services?

Services at the new U-Haul facility in Frankfort will start in August 2024.

What features will the new U-Haul facility in Frankfort offer?

The facility will offer truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies, propane, green initiatives, and 937 climate-controlled storage rooms.

How many jobs will U-Haul create with the new Frankfort facility?

U-Haul plans to create up to 10 new jobs at the Frankfort facility.

Is U-Haul prioritizing any specific group for hiring at the new Frankfort facility?

Yes, U-Haul gives hiring preference to veterans at the new Frankfort facility.

What is the stock symbol for U-Haul?

The stock symbol for U-Haul is UHAL.