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A shipping container studio is a growing trend. So are shipping container coffee shops. As a matter of fact, shipping containers are quickly becoming the go-to building choice for a wide range of businesses. You may have noticed that shipping container shops are popping up everywhere. Businesses and individuals alike …

As shipping and building costs go up, more companies are turning to non-traditional methods to start businesses, specifically pop up businesses. Believe it or not, pop up shops are valued at around $50 billion and getting more attention from small businesses all the time. One of the non-traditional methods companies …

Modified shipping containers are growing in popularity extremely fast, with a new container being turned into a usable space somewhere every day. Restaurant owners have not been left behind, as there are many fascinating container restaurant designs by different franchises as well as individuals. If you’re wondering why more restaurants …

Shipping crate restaurants are the latest trend in sustainable and eco-friendly food service. These restaurants rely heavily on modified shipping containers to provide a unique ambiance while creating a minimal carbon footprint. There are many ways to go about opening your shipping crate restaurant. However, here’s a simple step-by-step guide …

Have you always wanted to own your own café? The high costs of real estate and location both can end your ambitious dreams, or can they? Sure, there are risks to opening your own business. But those risks can be minimized when you choose the smart path and embrace the …

Recently, you may have noticed that more and more businesses are renting shipping containers for their trade shows. Trade show shipping containers offer several advantages to companies who need storage or exhibit space at events like trade shows. They are great for storing items before the show begins as well …

Shipping containers have various uses. While they are commonly associated with facilitating global trade, modified shipping containers can also be used as restaurants, offices, and much more. Yet, despite their numerous uses, many shipping containers are lying around unused. At present, there are roughly 17 million shipping containers worldwide, with …

Taco Bell debuted a customized, 1,080 square foot shipping container pop-up store in 2015. By 2017, they opened a permanent store using a shipping container in California. Taco Bell saw an opportunity that many other business owners are noticing, too. The trend for immediate shopping opportunities at events makes it …

In business, just like in life, it pays to innovate and move forward. Utilizing customized shipping containers does exactly this, while never compromising on quality. If you’ve never seen one before, then you’re in for a treat. Once you read all the reasons below as to why they’re great for …

As business continues to evolve, shipping containers and pop up containers are being used in a variety of ways, from building eco-friendly homes to building pop up offices. Not only are shipping containers durable — the average steel shipping container lasts 25 years with minimal maintenance — but they’re incredibly …