Shield Security Systems vs My-Alarm Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shield Security Systems vs My-Alarm including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shield Security Systems Franchise
My-Alarm Franchise
Investment $74,275 - $125,500$50,000
Franchise Fee $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1%+10%local-
Year Founded 1976-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shield Security Systems Franchise
My-Alarm Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Positive attitude, commitment, enthusiasm
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    Financing Options
     
    Shield Security Systems Franchise
    My-Alarm Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Shield Security Systems Franchise
    My-Alarm Franchise
    Training -�Complete comprehensive training & ongoing support. �Free "on-demand" sales and training webinars for you and your customers.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives�Lifetime warranty on active systems and equipment. �Free unlimited technical support for you and your customers. �Free Dealer web page hosted on the My-Alarm website. �Billing and collections for your customers.
    Marketing Ad slicks�Free unlimited Associate pages hosted for your marketing channels. �Free unlimited customized marketing materials on all products.
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		MY-ALARM Bills Your Customer Monthly and Provides them with Lifetime Warranty and Technical Support.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Shield Security Systems Franchise
    My-Alarm Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Shield Security Systems

    Thank you for your interest in owning a SHIELD Security Systems franchise.

    We are a privately held, family-owned business that prides itself on providing personalized service to our customers. Owner Ken Jezioro understands customers’ needs because he founded SHIELD Security Systems after experiencing a burglary at his own home. He was so frustrated by the limited number of affordable security options that he built his own.

    Ken used his prior experience in law enforcement and electronic security to establish the SHIELD Security Systems brand. Our unique background, commitment to clients, customized security solutions and lack of long-term contracts are unmatched in the industry. We are looking for people like you who share our vision and want to grow their own security company.


    About My-Alarm

    THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A DEALERSHIP It's very easy to get on board as a MY-ALARM Dealer. If your specific market area is available, MY-ALARM has 3 basic requirements to start selling and earning. -Absolutely no pending, current or previous felonious convictions. -Complete the MY-ALARM required equipment training. (about 4 hours via on-line webinar) -Purchase , and activate service, at Dealer level pricing, at least three of our systems, any combination, (for training and demonstration). OPTION -A (select any combination of 3 systems) Simon XT Base System.. $378.00 My-See Video Camera...$194.00 GPS Tracking System....$189.00 Systems Activations....$75.00 Monthly Service $ 00.00* (Inclusive of) Training (for all 3 systems regardless of selection) Web Page & Set Up, Protected Market Territory, Lead Referrals. All Marketing Material & Support OPTION-B** We offer an equipment and service leasing option for less cash outlay. (this can be helpful with cash flow on new ventures). Our leasing option offers very lenient qualification guidelines. Terms are for 36 months and require $125.00 down and $125.00 per month. Dealer receives one each of all system types & 36 months of service is included. Using a Conservative Build-up of Adding One Additional Sale per Month for a 12 Month Period, Dealer's Monthly Profit Would Be In Excess of $1100.00 This does NOT include Payments made to Dealer (you)for Equipment sold.