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Robert Baxter originally founded Sonitrol in 1960 as a company that would incorporate his various sound-related inventions. Everything changed when police officer and alarm company owner Al Cronk hired Baxter to manage his company's equipment. Baxter's innovations proved so successful that Sonitrol soon evolved from an invention company into a security franchise opportunity in 1965. A subsidiary of Tyco International Ltd., the Sonitrol Network has franchisees in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Below is a quick comparison of Sonitrol against other Home Security Services franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Sonitrol with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
1st Signature Alert | N/A | $25,000-$100,000 | ||
Eye On Your Home | $25,000 | $250 per month - $350 per month | $100 per month | $27,550-$37,550 |
EYESthere | N/A | $187,000-$295,000 | ||
Hawkeye's Home Sitters | $4,000-$8,000 | 4% | $5,000-$10,000 | |
MonitorClosely.com | $20,000 | 8% | 2% | $45,000-$60,000 |
My-Alarm | N/A | $50,000 | ||
Pop-A-Lock | $15,500 | 7% | 1% | $96,904-$130,313 |
Shield Security Systems | $40,000 | 5% | 1%+10%local | $74,275-$125,500 |
Signature Alert Security | $10,000-$19,000 | 10% | $22,000-$42,000 | |
Veterans Home Security | N/A | $87,000-$298,000 |