elieve it or not, it is that time of year again! Time to take the 2025 Top Operators Survey!

This year, as in the past, the top 100 self-storage operators will be ranked according to net rentable square footage. This time-honored list will appear in the November edition of Messenger, as well as the 2026 Self-Storage Almanac, which is scheduled for release in January 2026.

In addition to appearing in both publications, the 2026 Top Operators Kit will be available for purchase in November of this year. This kit includes the complete listings as they appear in the November Messenger, as well as an Excel file with all the information at your fingertips, allowing you to sort and use it as you see fit.

Last but not least, every operator on the list will receive a personalized certificate celebrating their 2025 ranking. Certificates will be sent in November along with a copy of the magazine. Please see the opposite page for survey details.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me at poppy@modernstoragemedia.com! We look forward to receiving your completed survey!