BungoBox co-founders star on Bloomberg TV’s ‘Bloomberg The Mentor’
ORLANDO, FLA. (Feb. 10, 2012) -- On Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Bloomberg Televison presents "Bloomberg The Mentor," the new series where budding entreprenuers get expert guidance from top CEOs.
In this episode, CEO Marc Lore, who sold his Diapers.com business to Amazon.com for more than $500 million, mentors Tom and Bob Canon, the founders of Orlando, Florida-based start-up BungoBox.
BungoBox aims to "make moving less sucky" by offering reusable plastic bins for rent, as an innovative alternative to traditional cardboard moving boxes. With 11 locations already established, the Cannons hope to expand to 100 cities in the next five years, but they lack the cash to invest in their business.
Can Lore, whose company Quidsi.com owns and operates mega-successful e-commerce sites Diapers.com, Soap.com and BeautyBar.com, help the Cannons make BungoBox more appealing to venture capitalists?
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About "Bloomberg The Mentor"
"Bloomberg The Mentor" is an original series by Bloomberg Television featuring top CEOs mentoring small business owners across America. Every entrepreneur hopes to strike it big, but the reality is that 80 percent of small businesses fail within the first 18 months. But what if entrepreneurs from around the U.S. had the chance to get real-life advice from some of America's best-known CEOs?
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BungoBox announces franchise location in Denver
Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 23, 2011) - BungoBox, a plastic moving box rental company, has awarded a new BungoBox franchise in Denver, Colo., bringing the total number of BungoBox franchises in Canada and the U.S. to 12.
BungoBox, founded in May 2009, rents reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The edgy and innovative company, with a slogan of “We Make Moving Less Sucky,” takes the hassle out of rounding of moving materials by delivering its stackable moving boxes to a customers’ doorstep. (A large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week.) Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
"Our boxes rent for a quarter a day, so you can pack up a two-bedroom apartment for less than $80 on a one-week minimum," says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “It’s a simple concept that is transforming the moving industry.”
BungoBox, launched the franchise option in late 2010, and co-founders Tom and Bob Cannon were overwhelmed when they received more than 100 franchise applications. The fast growing, Orlando-based company has opened an average of one new location per month.
“Things are moving even quicker than we could have expected,” says Cannon. “We have a list of more than 100 franchise prospects and investors from around the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. ”We don’t see the growth slowing down any time soon.”
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has 12 locations (11 franchise locations and one corporate location). For more information, visit www.bungobox.com.
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Tom Cannon Elected to Orlando Inc. Board of Directors
Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2011) - BungoBox is proud to announce that Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO, was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for Orlando Inc., Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.
In this role, Cannon will work alongside Central Florida’s top business leaders to help guide the Orlando Regional Chamber into the future. Orlando, Inc. is one of four lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on Regional Entrepreneurship. A “Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – they are positioned to serve the growing needs of businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Central Florida Region. Working together with BusinessForce (Public Policy Advocacy), myregion.org (Regional Research & Resolves) and Leadership Orlando (Regional Leadership), the Central Florida Partnership is moving "Ideas to Results."
Based in Orlando, Fla., BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has 11 locations (ten franchise locations and one corporate location). For more information, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox launches its 11th franchise location
Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2011) - BungoBox, a plastic moving-box rental company, has awarded a new BungoBox franchise in Charlotte, N.C., which will provide service to Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union and Caston counties.
BungoBox rents the reusable plastic bins to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customer’s doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
Jim Amendum, Charlotte BungoBox franchisee, is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as an educator prior to joining the BungoBox team.
“BungoBox fills a void in the moving industry,” Amendum says. “Our bins provide a moving alternative to cardboard that is sturdier, easier to use and cheaper.” With plans to open its doors in December 2011, Amendum says his focus is on great customer service.
Co-founders Tom and Bob Cannon, who run the BungoBox headquarters in Orlando, launched the franchise option in late 2010 and have awarded franchises in Florida in Gainesville, Jacksonville, South Florida, Tallahassee, Tampa, and in Atlanta, Ga; Phoenix, Ariz., Halifax, Nova Scotia and Edmonton, Alberta.
About BungoBox:
Based in Orlando, Fla., BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has 11 locations (ten franchise locations and one corporate location). For more information, visit www.bungobox.com.
New BungoBox franchise marks 10th location
Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2011) - BungoBox, a plastic moving box rental company, has awarded a new BungoBox franchise in Edmonton, Alberta, bringing the total number of BungoBox franchises in Canada and the U.S. to 10. Edmonton and the surrounding area, with a population of more than 1 million, is the second-largest city in Alberta.
In April 2011, BungoBox Canada purchased the exclusive rights to develop and sell franchises throughout Canada. The first Canadian BungoBox franchise was opened in Halifax in July 2011.
Tim and Lisa Ross, Edmonton franchisees, previously owned the 27,000-square-foot Old Strathcona Antique Mall for nine years and a software development company, too.
“We were looking for a business that represents a new opportunity in the service industry,” Tim says. “In business, simpler is better, and at its very core, BungoBox is a simple business concept. Immediately I connected with the idea of taking one of life's most stressful events and making it easier on people.”
The couple expects to start operations in late November.
Tim, who is also a commercial pilot, says when customers hear about BungoBox, they typically have the same why-didn't-I-think-of-that reaction.
“It’s a simple concept transforming the moving industry,” says Darin McLean, co-owner of BungoBox Canada. “We expect to develop 20 franchises across Canada over the next two years, and we hope to award two more franchises before the end of the year.”
Co-founders Tom and Bob Cannon launched the franchise option in late 2010 and have awarded franchises in Florida in Gainesville, Jacksonville, South Florida, Tallahassee, Tampa, and in Atlanta, Ga; Phoenix, Ariz. and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has 10 locations (nine franchise locations and one corporate location). For more information, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox adds ninth franchise
Orlando, Fla. (September 19, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company, which rents plastic reusable moving boxes, announces the opening of its ninth franchise, which is located in Tallahassee, Fla.
The new franchise was awarded to Ken Stevenson, who was hooked on the BungoBox concept after moving his daughter into her college dorm recently. “I really wish we had BungoBox for that,” he says. “BungoBox really takes the hassle out of moving.”
The company rents the reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“Our goal is to be synonymous with moving,” says Stevenson, whose Tallahassee location serves Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson and Wakulla counties.
Co-founders Tom and Bob Cannon launched the franchise option in late 2010 and have awarded franchises in Florida in Gainesville, Jacksonville, South Florida, Tampa, and in Atlanta, Ga; Phoenix, Ariz. and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has 9 locations (eight franchise locations and one corporate location). For more information, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox adds seventh franchise
Orlando, Fla. (August 17, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company that rents and delivers plastic moving boxes, announces the opening of its seventh franchise and its fourth in Florida.
The new franchise will be located in Gainesville and operated by new franchise owner, David Stockman, and will serve Alachua and Bradford counties. “From the moment we heard about the BungoBox concept we wanted to be involved,” David Stockman says. “It is exciting to be a part of a company that is offering an alternative to cardboard and is focused on lessening the impact on our environment.”
BungoBox rents the reusable plastic bins to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“We are thrilled to be breaking into the North Florida market,” says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “Our growth in the Southeast has been tremendous; it’s very gratifying to see our franchise network pick up this kind of momentum.”
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has eight locations (seven franchise locations and one corporate location).
The company serves greater Atlanta; Jacksonville (Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns) greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), greater South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie), greater Tampa (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties), Halifax, Nova Scotia and greater Gainesville (Alachua and Bradford) . For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox Canada launches Halifax franchise
Orlando, Fla. (July 18, 2011) – BungoBox, a plastic moving box company, announces the opening of its first franchise in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
BungoBox rents the reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $3.25 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“We are on track to open 20 to 40 franchise locations across Canada over the next two years,” says Ray McFadgen, one of the owners of BungoBox Canada. “In the last few weeks, we have had serious interest from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and parts of Quebec.
“To celebrate the grand opening of our first location, we are giving away an iPad2 to the person who submits the worst moving story to our Facebook contest,” McFadgen says. “I am sure our BungoBox service could have prevented many of these moving nightmares.”
For details about the contest, visit the BungoBox Canada Facebook page. Story submissions can be sent to bungoboxcanada@gmail.com. Contest ends Aug. 25. For more information about BungoBox Canada, located at 200 Bluewater Road, Unit 1, Bedford, NS, visit the company’s recently launched website at bungobox.ca. Or call 855-BUNGOBX.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has seven locations (six franchise locations and one corporate location).
The company serves greater Atlanta; Jacksonville (Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns) greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), greater South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie), greater Tampa (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties) and Halifax, Nova Scotia. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
Eco-friendly startup company expands to Atlanta
Orlando, Fla. – (June 3, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company that rents and delivers plastic moving boxes, announced its latest franchise today. It will be located in Atlanta, marking the company’s sixth franchise announced since late February.
The innovative startup company, founded in May 2009, rents the reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 3.0 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“We are thrilled to be breaking into the Atlanta market,” says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “Our growth in the Southeast has been tremendous; it’s very gratifying to see our franchise network pick up this kind of momentum.”
Franchise owners and Atlanta residents, John and Lori Belton are currently looking for office space and expect operations to begin in late July. Previously, John was in the technical support industry and Lori was a contract and product line manager. The couple also owned a health food store for several years.
“We wanted to be part of this niche idea that is going to sweep the nation in the moving and storage business,” John Belton says. “It is exciting to be a part of a grassroots effort to change the way businesses and consumers perceive the moving experience and to make BungoBox ‘the name’ in the reusable box market.”
The Orlando-based company plans to award several more U.S.-based franchises before the end of the year. The new franchise, located in Atlanta, is one of several Atlanta territories for sale.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox has seven locations (six franchise locations and one corporate location).
The company serves greater Atlanta; Jacksonville (Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns) greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), greater South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie) and greater Tampa (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties). For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox expands to Jacksonville
Orlando, Fla. – (May 19, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company that rents and delivers plastic moving boxes, added a new franchise today. The new franchise, located in Jacksonville and servicing Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, is the company’s fifth franchise announced in the past 2 1/2 months. Additional franchises are expected to be awarded in the coming months.
The innovative startup company, founded in May 2009, rents the reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
Tom Cannon, BungoBox CEO and co-founder says. “This is our third franchise in Florida, and we expect several more in the near future.”
Franchise owners Kevin Booth, Bob Booth and Ron Brown purchased the exclusive rights to the Jacksonville market. They will set up shop in the Mandarin area and expect operations to begin in July.
The three businessmen are no strangers to running a successful operation. Bob and Ron are co-owners of Atlantic Marble and Atlantic Custom Builders. Kevin owns Vacuum Depot, which has been serving the greater Jacksonville area since 1976.
“We realize there is a need for an alternative to cardboard, so BungoBox is a perfect fit for our way of thinking,“ Kevin Booth says. “BungoBox is growing rapidly, and we wanted to get in at the beginning.”
The Orlando-based company plans to award five more U.S.-based franchises before the end of the year.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves greater Jacksonville (Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns) greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), greater South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie) and greater Tampa (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties). For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
Habitat for Humanity Orlando Elects Bob Cannon to its Board of Directors
Orlando, Fla. (April 5, 2011) – Habitat for Humanity Orlando recently elected Bob Cannon to its board of directors. Cannon is president and co-founder of BungoBox, a company that produces sustainable plastic containers, specifically designed to reduce waste and protect items during a move.
“I am proud to be working alongside such an amazing organization,” said Cannon. “It’s an honor to be a part of the board and I look forward to helping Habitat for Humanity Orlando continue its great work.”
“As executive director of Habitat Orlando, I speak for the entire organization in welcoming Bob. With his leadership and direction, we look forward to another successful year of building homes for deserving families,” said Dee Danmeyer, executive director for Habitat for Humanity Orlando.
About Habitat for Humanity Orlando
Habitat for Humanity Orlando is a not-for-profit, ecumenical, Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income, hard-working families through the American dream of home ownership. Rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator, Habitat Orlando works together with local sponsors, donors and volunteers to build communities and build families throughout Central Florida. To learn more about Habitat Orlando or to make a donation, call (407) 648-4567 or visit www.habitat-orlando.org.
About BungoBox
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie) and the Tampa area (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties). For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox announces third franchise
Orlando, Fla. – (March 11, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company, awards its third franchise location. The new franchise will be located in Broward County and will serve the greater South Florida area.
BungoBox, founded in May 2009, rents reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“We designed our concept from the very beginning with franchising in mind,” says Tom Cannon, BungoBox CEO and co-founder says. “Every aspect was carefully implemented to ensure maximum efficiencies and profitability for our franchisees.”
The Broward franchise is owned by St. Lucie County resident Rick Meltzer. His territory will include Broward and Palm Beach County.
“I wanted to be on the cutting edge of something,” Meltzer says. “And BungoBox fit the bill. It’s an innovative company that is gaining momentum across the country.”
The Broward County and Palm Beach County franchise will begin operations in May 2011.
“Part of our plan includes expanding operations by opening 20 to 50 franchise locations in the next three to five years as part of a steady and strategic growth strategy,” says Cannon. About BungoBox: BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves greater Orlando (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia) greater Phoenix (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe), greater South Florida (Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie) and greater Tampa (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties). For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox awards two franchise locations in one week
Orlando-based business expands in Florida and Arizona
Orlando, Fla. – (March 7, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company which rents reusable plastic boxes as an alternative to cardboard boxes, announces its newest territory in Phoenix, Arizona.
Last week it announced its first franchise, which is located in the greater Tampa area. And in the coming weeks, the fast-growing company plans to announce its international expansion into Canada. All this comes after launching the franchise option in late 2010.
“Things are moving even quicker than we could have expected,†says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “We have a list of more than 100 franchise prospects and investors from Florida to Connecticut to California. â€We enjoy pioneering the business and watching it grow. This is a breakout year for us, and we don’t see the growth slowing down any time soon.â€
BungoBox franchisee Chris Smatt, who just purchased the rights to the greater Phoenix territory, says, “The BungoBox concept is so new and innovative; I just knew I had to get involved. It’s one of those ground-floor opportunities that I couldn’t pass up.â€
Previously, Smatt owned a financial services franchise and a securities franchise. He plans to start operations in May 2011, and his territory will cover the greater Phoenix area, including Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale. The area consists of about 3 million residents.
The BungoBox Tampa franchise, owned by Greg and Jennifer Steinig, was announced last week and will begin operations in April 2011.
“Part of our plan includes expanding operations by opening 20 to 50 franchise locations in the next three to five years as part of a steady and strategic growth strategy,†says Cannon.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Broward, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Saint Lucie, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox awards first franchise
Orlando, Fla. – (Feb. 28, 2011) – BungoBox, an Orlando-based company which rents reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods, has opened its first franchise location, which will serve Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties.
BungoBox launched the franchise option in late 2010, and co-founders Tom and Bob Cannon were overwhelmed when they received more than 100 franchise applications. The Orlando-based company plans to award two more franchises in the next few months.
“We designed our concept from the very beginning with franchising in mind,” says Tom. “Every aspect was carefully implemented to ensure maximum efficiencies and profitability for our franchisees.”
BungoBox franchisees Greg and Jennifer Steinig had previous careers as a therapeutic sales representative for a large pharmaceutical company and as an ultrasound technologist respectively. The husband and wife team have purchased two territories in the greater Tampa market. Those territories include exclusive rights to Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties, an area made up of more than 2 million residents.
“We are excited about serving the greater Tampa Bay area with a family-owned business that makes people’s lives easier, keeps more money in their pocket and is good for the environment,” Greg says. “By investing in this business, we are investing in our community and keeping unnecessary waste out of our landfills. At the end of the day, that is extremely rewarding.”
The Tampa franchise will begin operations in April 2011.
“Part of our plan includes expanding operations by opening 20 to 50 franchise locations in the next three to five years as part of a steady and strategic growth strategy,” says Cannon.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Broward, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Saint Lucie, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox Wins—B.I.G. Time
Orlando, Fla. – (Nov. 18, 2010) Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) announced BungoBox as the Judges Choice winner of the B.I.G. (Business Innovation and Growth) Award today at its sold-out, annual B.I.G. Summit held at The Peabody Orlando.
The B.I.G. Award recognizes a Central Florida company with innovative products, services or processes. The panel of judges included local entrepreneurs like Marty Rubin, president and CEO of Smart City Holdings, and other prominent entrepreneurs in the community.
“We are so proud of this award,” says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “We appreciate the fact that Orlando, Inc. has a strong focus on regional entrepreneurship. Central Florida is an excellent place to start a business,” says Cannon. “And our success is living proof.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Hillsborough, Lake, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
About the B.I.G. Summit:
The B.I.G. Summit is a gathering for entrepreneurs and emerging businesses to collaborate. It brings together regional entrepreneurs and growth companies to connect them to the resources they need to grow their businesses and weave the fabric of entrepreneurship that identifies Central Florida as an entrepreneurial "hot spot" on the global stage. For more information, visit www.orlando.org.
BungoBox Announces Online Ordering
Orlando, Fla. – (Oct. 26, 2010) Ordering BungoBox products just got easier. Customers now have the option to order online and schedule delivery.
“We are proud to unveil phase one of our proprietary software and technology solution,” says Tom Cannon, BungoBox co-founder and CEO. “This phase is fairly simple and straightforward.” Phase 2, which will launch in 2011, is in the works and will allow customers to order online in an even more innovative way that stays true to the company’s dedication to social media and integration of online tools.
“It’s just one more way we are making moving easier,” says Cannon. “We’ve spent the past year listening to our customers, and what they want is a hassle-free move.”
About BungoBox: BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Hillsborough, Lake, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox Launches Franchise Option
Orlando, Fla. – (June 29, 2010) – BungoBox, a fast-growing Casselberry-based company created by cousins Tom and Bob Cannon, announces a franchise option, allowing the business to expand beyond Central Florida and across the nation.
BungoBox, founded in May 2009, rents reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods. The concept is simple: A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
“Our mission is to change the landscape of moving,” says Cannon, co-founder and CEO of BungoBox. “Part of that plan includes expanding our operations by opening 20 to 50 franchise locations in the next three to five years as part of a steady and strategic growth strategy.” "We are currently reviewing 50 franchise applications,” says Cannon. “We’ve had an overwhelming amount of interest from the get-go, and we couldn’t be happier about our expansion efforts.”
Cannon says he’s seen the rise in rental requests on the commercial side, as well as, the residential side. Customer Greg Dalglish can see why. “It just made more sense to use a reusable, environmentally conscious product over the alternative,” says Dalglish, who used BungoBox products when he moved from Columbia, S.C., to Orlando last year. Better yet, he was pleasantly surprised that the price to rent BungoBoxes, which include large, extra large and wardrobe-size boxes, was actually less than the cost of cardboard boxes.
"We designed our concept from the very beginning with franchising in mind,” says Cannon. “Every aspect was carefully implemented to ensure maximum efficiencies and profitability for our franchisees."
About BungoBox: BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Broward, Hillsborough, Lake, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Saint Lucie, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox Opens Corporate Store in South Florida
Orlando, Fla. – (June 9, 2010) – BungoBox, a fast-growing Casselberry-based company, has opened a corporate store in Palm Beach Gardens, enabling the business to expand beyond Central Florida and into Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and Saint Lucie counties.
The new corporate store is fully operational and being led by regional manager Frank Policy. "I’m very pleased to be a part of this innovative concept," said Policy. "We offer a product that is not only earth friendly, but convenient and cost effective, too. It resonates extremely well with today’s consumers.”
In addition to this expansion effort, BungoBox will launch a national franchise program later this year to answer growing consumer demand for a time-saving and less expensive method of moving. The first franchises will likely be in Atlanta later this year.
"We’ve had an overwhelming amount of interest," says Cannon. "We’re experiencing accelerated growth even in the slow economy.”
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Broward, Hillsborough, Lake, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Saint Lucie, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
BungoBox Opens its Doors and Reinvents the Moving Process
Orlando, Fla. – (January 5, 2010) – BungoBox, a company which rents reusable plastic boxes to save consumers time and money over traditional moving methods, recently opened in Casselberry and is now serving the entire Central Florida area.
The concept is simple. A BungoBox truck delivers the stackable moving boxes (a large box of about 2.5 cubic feet rents for $1.75 a week) to a customers’ doorstep. Once they’ve been unpacked, BungoBox picks them up at the new residence.
The startup company’s eco-friendly idea is proving to be popular in both the commercial and residential markets. “We are rethinking the traditional moving process,” says Bob Cannon, co-founder of BungoBox. “If you think about it, the way Americans moved hasn’t changed a whole lot in the past few hundred years. We toss out a lot of moving supplies, like bubble wrap, Styrofoam and, of course, cardboard. Let’s face it: Only about half of the cardboard that Americans discard actually gets recycled.”
All those supplies really add up. In fact, Americans spend approximately $10 billion on moving and packing services and products annually, according to the American Moving and Storage Association. “By using an alternative to cardboard boxes, we can help reduce the burden on consumers’ pocketbooks and reduce waste at the same time,” says Cannon. “It’s a win-win.”
Overall, the innovative company offers five unique products including:
BungoBox -- Stackable boxes (large or extra large) made of durable, recyclable plastic
BungoWrap -- 100 percent recycled, biodegradable paper for wrapping fragile items
BungoWardrobes -- Boxes with room to hang garments and keep them wrinkle-free
BungoWheels -- A custom-made dolly that makes transporting BungoBoxes easy
BungoZips -- Extra-strong zip tiesBungoLabels
“When you reuse cardboard boxes, they typically last for about four moves,” says Cannon. On the other hand, the stronger, more durable boxes that BungoBox rents can be reused several hundred times. After that, they are recycled and made into new boxes.
About BungoBox:
BungoBox is an innovative company that is transforming the traditional moving process. Committed to helping consumers save time and money with an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxes, BungoBox serves Hillsborough, Lake, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Seminole and Volusia counties. For more information about BungoBox, visit www.bungobox.com.
