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 | Pop-A-LockTrusted Locksmith |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$45,000Total Investment
$120,000Required Net Worth
$250,000Number of Units
112In Business Since
1991* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
As the largest and most successful group of franchise locksmiths, car door unlocking and roadside assistance providers in America, Pop-A-Lock offers you exciting franchise business opportunities.
We have built a reputation for fulfilling the needs of our customers quickly and reliably, with a focus on timeliness and efficiency. Our people are the trademark of our success – and all Pop-A-Lock team members are required to meet uniform and grooming standards and drive properly marked, well-maintained vehicles. Our distinctive “rescue orange” markings and uniforms help identify the Pop-A-Lock brand while keeping our corporate image consistent and professional.
Products & Services
Pop-A-Lock was born in 1991 when local law enforcement agents in Lafayette, Louisiana recognized the need for a car door unlocking service in their community. Since then, Pop-A-Lock has grown to become the largest professional locksmithing franchise in the country. Our original Lafayette location is now the national training facility and corporate headquarters for Pop-A-Lock.
While our main focus is on emergency locksmith services, automobile lockout services and emergency roadside services, we also provide a full range of services related to every aspect of locksmithing.
At Pop-A-Lock we are committed to providing our customers with fast, professional services at competitive rates. We invite you to contact us anytime with questions or concerns about Pop-A-Lock and the services we provide.
As the largest full-service locksmith franchise in the U.S., we pride ourselves on setting industry standards. From unlocking a car to lock repair, lock installation, key cutting and more – we provide a comprehensive range of locksmith services, as well as emergency roadside assistance.
While our main focus is on emergency locksmith services, automobile lockout services and emergency roadside services, we also provide a full range of services related to every aspect of locksmithing.
At Pop-A-Lock we are committed to providing our customers with fast, professional services at competitive rates. We invite you to contact us anytime with questions or concerns about Pop-A-Lock and the services we provide.
As the largest full-service locksmith franchise in the U.S., we pride ourselves on setting industry standards. From unlocking a car to lock repair, lock installation, key cutting and more – we provide a comprehensive range of locksmith services, as well as emergency roadside assistance.
- quick response, 24 hours/365 days a year
- lowest rates (same on weekends)
- guaranteed service
- certified, highly trained technicians
- fully insured
- national dispatching numbers
- serving business, residential and commercial customers
Training & Support
Your introduction to the Pop-A-Lock® Franchise System begins with the Pop-A-Lock® Franchisee Training Program. This program introduces you to the various facets of operating one of our franchises, including operations, standards, human resources, administration, accounting, and advertising and marketing. Franchisee training is conducted at our corporate offices in Lafayette, LA.
This program is followed by technical training—identical to what your technicians will receive—that shows you how to use Pop-A-Lock’s proprietary tools and techniques to open vehicles. The technical training course includes comprehensive instruction and is conducted at our national training facility in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Should you or one of your employees later become a certified instructor (after completing additional training and meeting other requirements), you will be qualified to train new technicians for your franchise location. You will also receive annual instructor recertification training.
Our franchise compliance specialists will periodically contact or visit your franchise location to perform a field inspection and to meet with you. They will solicit your input and feedback, try to assist you with any operational problems you may be facing, and share best practices throughout the franchise system.
Approximately three times per year, we will post updated vehicle information and diagrams for our Confidential Opening Manual to a secure website where, using Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, you will be able to download and print the updates. You and your technicians will also be able to contact a research and development specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the event you need technical assistance to open a vehicle in the field.
This program is followed by technical training—identical to what your technicians will receive—that shows you how to use Pop-A-Lock’s proprietary tools and techniques to open vehicles. The technical training course includes comprehensive instruction and is conducted at our national training facility in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Should you or one of your employees later become a certified instructor (after completing additional training and meeting other requirements), you will be qualified to train new technicians for your franchise location. You will also receive annual instructor recertification training.
Our franchise compliance specialists will periodically contact or visit your franchise location to perform a field inspection and to meet with you. They will solicit your input and feedback, try to assist you with any operational problems you may be facing, and share best practices throughout the franchise system.
Approximately three times per year, we will post updated vehicle information and diagrams for our Confidential Opening Manual to a secure website where, using Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, you will be able to download and print the updates. You and your technicians will also be able to contact a research and development specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the event you need technical assistance to open a vehicle in the field.
Why Pop-A-Lock?
- Great income PLUS the ability to create real wealth and value over time
- The demand for services are increasing while the traditional providers of these services are decreasing
- Excellent ongoing, multiple and increasing revenue streams
- No technical experience is necessary - business experience is very beneficial
- Low start up costs. Low inventory
- "Pop-A-Lock" has easy “top of mind” brand name recognition
- Exclusive territories - Regional and National Customers Available!
- No build-out is required
- Quick “time to market” and revenue generation
- Pop-A-Lock has in place, and is adding, a number of Sustainable Strategic Competitive Advantages
- Pop-A-Lock is only national brand of its kind. The system is far ahead of any potential competitors
- Pop-A-Lock offers a unique and needed public service (EDU) thatgarners media attention that equates to free publicity!
- All franchisees have ongoing access to top public relations, marketing and technical support resources - live and online!
- Featured in Bonds’ Top 100 Franchises”
- Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine’s "Franchise 500”(#148 for 2007!)
- Solid training, mentor program and ongoing pro-active support at all levels important to you!
Are You a Good Fit for Pop-A-Lock?
In addition to the franchise and exclusive territory fees, the initial investment includes various startup costs and working capital. The actual staffing level required will depend on a variety of factors, including geography of the territory, population density, national accounts, local/regional locksmith account opportunities, traffic conditions, motor club call volume, and competitors.
- The initial franchise fee is calculated as a base fee of $29,000 plus a territory fee of $66 per one thousand of population in that territory, based on census data.
- The combined total of base fee and territory fee for a franchise is capped at a maximum of $62,000 with a maximum population of 500,000.
- Multiple franchises may be awarded.
- Start up costs beyond the franchise fee are detailed in the UFOC.
