Pop-A-Lock
Pop-A-Lock franchises provide mobile locksmith services including commercial and residential locksmithing, security systems, automotive lockouts and vehicle services, door unlocking, and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance. Franchisees use proprietary methods, tools, trademarks, and systems developed by the franchisor to serve businesses, homeowners, vehicle owners, and the general public, with required participation in community programs like PAL Saves Kids. The business model focuses exclusively on franchising with no company-owned locations.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% ad fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Pop-A-Lock Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Security Services franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Security Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Security Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pop-A-Lock Current | $170K – $228K | $75K | 7.0% | 397 |
| SIGNAL 88 SECURITY | $158K – $5.2M | $150K | 4.0% | 1,650 |
| THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS | $147K – $398K | $75K | 8.0% | 94 |
| BLUE EAGLE INVESTIGATIONS | $57K – $166K | $50K | 20.0% | 16 |
| Silbar Security | $92K – $216K | $50K | 5.0% | 7 |
| GOJOE PATROL | $91K – $152K | $45K | 5.0% | 2 |
Security Services Average 6 franchises | $119K – $1.1M | $74K | 8.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Security Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Pop-A-Lock franchisees (2014 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
155 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One arbitration initiated by franchisor against a franchisee to enforce restrictive covenants and collect royalties.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Pop-A-Lock franchise ranges from $169,565.95 to $227,610.95. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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