Signal 88 Security vs Security 101 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Signal 88 Security vs Security 101 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Signal 88 Security Franchise	Security 101 Franchise
Investment	$59,200 - $223,150	$130,100 - $235,000
Franchise Fee	$50,000 - $150,000	$59,500
Royalty Fee	4%	6%-4%
Advertising Fee	5%	0.5%
Year Founded	2003	2003
Year Franchised	2008	2007
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Signal 88 Security Franchise	Security 101 Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Signal 88 Security Franchise	Security 101 Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/-
Equipment	-/Yes	-/-
Inventory	-/Yes	-/-
Receivables	Yes/-	-/-
Payroll	Yes/-	-/-
Training & Support
	Signal 88 Security Franchise	Security 101 Franchise
Training	On-The-Job Training: 48 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours	On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Signal 88 Security Franchise	Security 101 Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Signal 88 Security

Signal 88 Security Group was created to bridge the gap between the large inefficient security company and the small, local security shop. Signal 88 Security provides a superior security services offering through the utilization of the latest technology and a management process with inherent efficiencies and capabilities powered by this technology; none of it available to or used by the competition. This approach is unique in the industry and provides a competitive edge for the success of all Signal 88 Security Franchises.
The Signal 88 Security Franchise Group performs research and generates a marketplace packet identifying the factors in your city that determine the viability of a successful security operation in your area. We fully evaluate your market, as well as its need for security services; for example, the business market, the residential market, areas of affluence, national account appeal, and the government contract opportunities. When completed, the research fully provides an analysis of whether or not a Signal 88 Security Franchise would be successful in your area. Once the market potential is identified in your area, profitability and growth are scrutinized, so you have a great idea of how much money you can make if the system of the Signal 88 Security Franchise Group is followed. Step-by-step instructions pertaining to marketing, sales and implementation processes are fully covered with you to ensure your success. Fill out the Request for Information form to begin the process of researching the market in your area and to determine if there is a match for doing business as Signal 88 Security. If there is mutual interest, you will be invited to a Discovery Day, so you can experience for yourself all aspects of a Signal 88 Security Franchise.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

About Security 101

As an industry professional specializing in sales, operations, or technical, you can count on Security 101® to provide you with the framework to operate your own integration company. You’ve made security your work. Now make it your business.

You bring the passion and we'll supply the training and support you need to build a Security 101® franchise in your locale. In fact, you’ll discover that many of our franchisees come from outside of the security industry. Will you be the next?

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

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