Spaza Shop Containers for Sale and Hire

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Please read below to learn more about Spaza Shop Containers 

What is a Spaza Container?

Historically, spaza shops could be found in the townships around the nation’s cities and towns.

As semi-permanent stalls, Spaza containers are regularly used. Vendors who use this type of modified container can move their Spaze shops as needed to new sites. With the aid of shipping containers, small business owners are modernising traditional spaza businesses.

Spaza Shop Shipping Containers is a great option for anyone wanting to open a Spaza Shop or wanting to upgrade their Spaza Shop. They might be situated in areas where customers won’t have to go far to receive their daily groceries, airtime, or other needs. One of the big advantages of Spaza Shop Containers is if  the shop does not generate sufficient revenue it can be moved to a new location.

How Spaza Shop containers are Helping the People of South Africa

Spaza Shops move money within the community, which is one of the key ways they aid in boosting the South African economy. This benefits the community as a whole.

But it can be challenging for local entrepreneurs to open a Spaza Shop when frameworks are lacking in townships. This is why Spaza Shop Shipping Containers are very useful. People have traditionally sold their wares out of their homes. These containers offer a practical alternative. A shipping container can easily be converted into a Spaza Shop. If you want to know more about Spaza Shops Containers please continue reading below:

Why do Spaza Shop containers work so well?

Many South Africans have thought about starting a Spaza Shop as a means of generating income. Since customers choose to shop at the store that is nearest to them, the location of the Spaza Shop typically determines whether it will succeed or fail. Until now this could pose a large challenge.

Now transporting a Spaza Shop Container from one location to another is simple. This can be a huge benefit for the owner and is much less risky than constructing a permanent premises. Below we list some additional benefits of a Spaza Shop Containers:

  • Spaza Shop Containers are as secure as can be – Security has to be one of the biggest benefits of turning a shipping container into a Spaza Shop. The majority of shipping containers have lockable doors. Spaza Shop owners will be able to rest easy knowing that their items will be kept safe inside the Spaza Shop Container thanks to the robustness of these containers. Most Spaza Shop containers come with a steel door and a 4-lever mortice lock. Additionally an alarm can be fitted.
  • The Durability and Weather Resistance – When purchasing a Spaza Shop Container, one of the most crucial considerations is durability. All Spaza Shop Containers are made of steel and will protect your goods from the element and last for many years.
  • There is a lot of space in a Spaza Shop Container – You will have additional space for goods and will be able to lay out the Container to your desire.
  • Spaza Shop Containers are easily recognized as a Spaza Shop – Additionally the Spaza Shop Container can be Painted for extra advertising. 

Typical features of a Spaza Shop Container for sale and hire

Typically Spaza Shop Containers are offered in 3m, 6m and 12m variants and can Customized to Suit the shop owners needs.

Generally these are some of features that a Spaza Shop Container includes:

  • Internal lighting, external lighting optional
  • Pre nstalled electrical system with its own DB Board
  • Plug points for your appliance needs
  • Individual light switches
  • Newly painted in and outside
  • A lockable steel serving hatch

If you require a large area for your shop we recommend opting for the 12m Spaza Shop Container. When less space is required you might choose the 6m.  And when on a tight budget for example first time entrepreneurs the 3m option might be just right for you.

Whether you consider investing in a 3m, 6m, or 12m Spaza Shop Container one of National Containers vetted container companies will be able to help you. Fill in our online form and we will connect you with the leading container company in your area.