Safeguard
Safeguard provides distributorship franchises where operators solicit orders for branded business products and services, including printed forms, checks, one-write accounting systems, envelopes, tax forms, software, printing, apparel, promotional products, and office supplies, which are manufactured or sourced by Safeguard Business Systems, Inc. Franchisees earn commissions on sales from the orders they solicit, as fulfillment is handled by the company. The target market primarily consists of small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, along with commercial, industrial, government, retail, and not-for-profit organizations.
Franchise Costs
0% royalty + 0% ad fund + $65/mo CMS support + optional $30-$75/mo SLC access + optional $833/mo Base Connection fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Safeguard Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 95% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safeguard Current | $11K – $65K | $2K | 0.0% | 34 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
Franchisee Contacts
114 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)
Primarily breach of contract disputes with pre-existing distributors involving commissions tracking and payments, customer protection rights, asset purchases, business acquisitions interference, and related claims like unfair trade practices.
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 Safeguard franchise ranges from $11,080 to $65,130. This includes a franchise fee of $1,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.
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