How many SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, SIGNAL 88 SECURITY has 1,650 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2008.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchises. Historical data shows 25 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchisees, with an average loan amount of $132,876. The historical default rate is 16.0%.

Is SIGNAL 88 SECURITY a good franchise to buy?

SIGNAL 88 SECURITY shows several positive indicators: established brand with 1,650+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

SIGNAL 88 SECURITY

Signal 88 Security franchises provide security services businesses specializing in patrols, surveillance, onsite and off-site monitoring, executive protection, security consulting, and training in personal safety and threat management. Franchisees operate under the Signal brand using proprietary systems, highly trained personnel, distinctive uniforms, and integrated software to deliver services to contracting clients. The business model focuses on franchising these operations with comprehensive training, technical assistance, and ongoing support targeting commercial clients needing reliable security solutions.

1,650

Locations

$158K–$5182K

Investment

Since 2008

Franchising

ServicesOmaha, NESignal 88 Franchise Group, Inc.www.teamsignal.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$150,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$157,700 – $5,182,150

Low: $157,700High: $5,182,150

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + 5% franchise support fee + 2% strategic partner fee (on referred contracts)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: The document states that Item 19 will present historical gross revenue and gross profit information for franchised business units. It also indicates that a table showing the number of Franchised and Company-Owned Business Units open and operating will be provided, and that Section 1 will present collective gross revenue of all Franchised Business Units from 2008-2024, while Section 2 will present average gross revenue and average gross profit of Franchised Business Units by quartile.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How SIGNAL 88 SECURITY Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 83% of Security Services franchises
#1 largest franchise system in Security Services
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Security Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SIGNAL 88 SECURITY Current	$158K – $5.2M	$150K	4.0%	1,650
Pop-A-Lock	$170K – $228K	$75K	7.0%	397
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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

239

2TX

182

3FL

135

4OH

119

5MI

101

6PA

7OR

8MO

9AZ

10MD

11MA

12VA

13NC

14GA

15NV

+35 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchisees (2015 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$132,876

Total Volume

$3.3M

Default Rate

16.0%

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

145 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Franchisor action against franchisee for termination of franchise agreement, unpaid royalties, and loan repayment, with counterclaims alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and breaches of franchise and consumer protection laws.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

329

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SIGNAL 88 SECURITY franchise ranges from $157,700 to $5,182,150. This includes a franchise fee of $150,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.