Pop-A-Lock Franchise System
#203 Franchise 500| Mobile locksmith and security services

Pop-A-Lock Franchise System
Mobile locksmith and security services
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About
Founded

1991

Franchising Since

1994 (25 Years)

Corporate Address

1018 Harding St.
Lafayette, LA 70503

CEO

Don Marks

Parent Company

SystemForward America Inc.

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$96,904 - $130,313

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$250,000 - $500,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$30,000 - $100,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$15,500 - $15,500

Ongoing Royalty Fee

7%

Ad Royalty Fee

1%

Financing Options

Pop-A-Lock Franchise System offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Pop-A-Lock Franchise System has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

10% off franchise fee; special training program for veteran employees

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Site Selection

Proprietary Software

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

Loyalty program/app

On-The-Job Training:

6 hours

Classroom Training:

25 hours

Additional Training:

Tech/employee training

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

3 - 10

Pop-A-Lock Franchise System is ranked #203 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
Pop-A-Lock was started in 1991 by law enforcement agents in Lafayette, Louisiana. Pop-A-Lock franchisees offer commercial, automotive and residential locksmithing, including integrated high-tech security devices and electronic access systems.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $96,904 High - $130,313
Units
+0.2%+1 UNITS (1 Year) +9.3%+48 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, Philippines, South America, Western Europe
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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