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THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS

THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS

FlyLock Security Solutions (formerly associated with The Flying Locksmiths) franchises operate businesses providing locksmith and security services and products, including doors, video cameras, and access control, primarily to commercial customers but also residential ones. Franchisees use a fixed office location and service vehicles, adhering to the franchisor's proprietary methods, technology, and operating procedures. The business model targets the competitive locksmith and security industry with initial investments ranging from $146,741 to $397,595, including fees paid to the franchisor.

98locations
$148K–$399K
Since 2015
ServicesQuincy, MAflyinglocksmiths.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$75,000
Initial Investment
$147,824 – $398,777
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,300 – $1,300

8% royalty + up to 1% ad fund + $60/user/mo software + $30/vehicle/mo GPS + $40/user/mo bookkeeping + $200/mo marketing

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$758,442
Median Gross Revenue
$632,771
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,476,553
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$279,083
Average Gross Profit
$295,792

Data Based On: 98 franchised outlets operated for the full year 2025. Financial performance data by tier is presented for 78 of these outlets (67 single territory and 11 multi-territory).

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from 67 single territory units (Avg: $720,253) and 11 multi-territory units (Avg: $991,046): (67 * $720,253 + 11 * $991,046) / 78 = $758,442 Weighted median gross revenue calculated from 67 single territory units (Median: $604,393) and 11 multi-territory units (Median: $805,620): (67 * $604,393 + 11 * $805,620) / 78 = $632,771 Weighted average revenue for the top quartile calculated from 16 single territory units (Avg: $1,457,580) and 3 multi-territory units (Avg: $1,577,743): (16 * $1,457,580 + 3 * $1,577,743) / 19 = $1,476,553 Weighted average revenue for the bottom quartile calculated from 17 single territory units (Avg: $240,706) and 2 multi-territory units (Avg: $605,290): (17 * $240,706 + 2 * $605,290) / 19 = $279,083 Average gross profit calculated as 39% of the overall weighted average gross revenue for 2025: 758,442 * 0.39 = $295,792

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $758,442

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How THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS Compares

Key Insights

  • #3 largest franchise system in Security Services
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Security Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS
Current
$148K – $399K$75K8.0%98
SIGNAL 88 SECURITY$158K – $5.2M$150K4.0%1,650
Pop-A-Lock$170K – $228K$75K7.0%397
BLUE EAGLE INVESTIGATIONS$57K – $166K$50K20.0%16
Silbar Security$146K – $279K$50K5.0%7
GOJOE PATROL$91K – $152K$45K5.0%2
Security Services Average
6 franchises
$128K – $1.1M$74K8.2%

* 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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1FL
11
2CA
10
3TX
9
4PA
6
5TN
5
6NC
5
7OH
5
8GA
4
9CO
4
10MI
3
11NY
3
12IL
3
13IN
3
14VA
3
15AL
2

+16 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS franchisees (20162025)

Total Loans
49
Average Loan
$173,878
Total Volume
$8.5M
Default Rate
4.1%

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.

49 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

80 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One case involving a former franchisee alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, failure to disclose material facts, and encroachment.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS franchise ranges from $147,824 to $398,777. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.