GOJOE PATROL

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs total investment at $90,900-$152,100, including a $45,000 franchise fee, making entry relatively accessible for security services compared to high-capital peers. Ongoing costs stack up with 5% royalties, 2% brand fund, 0.5% technology fund, and a fixed $1,300 monthly software license—potentially 7.5%+ of sales plus flat fees that bite early earners. Yet Item 19 dazzles with average gross revenues of $6,998,219 across existing units, implying massive scale potential if replicated; one SBA loan averaging $150,000 supports a single franchisee's bet on the model.

System health metrics reveal a nascent but upward trajectory: three locations in 2023 swelled to four in 2024 (+33% growth), with four projected new units signaling franchisor confidence. No major red flags in terminations or transfers yet, given the youth, but the tiny base (two corporate, two franchise) amplifies risks—success hinges on rapid multi-unit scaling to dilute fixed costs. For risk-tolerant investors eyeing security's steady demand, this could multiply returns fast, but the outlier revenue demands FDD scrutiny on unit maturity and market specifics before committing.