Business Description

POP-A-LOCK is America's largest locksmith, car door unlocking, and roadside assistance service. We provide fast, professional, guaranteed service using our proprietary tools and opening techniques. We offer an outstanding community service through our industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	108	95.6%
Company-Owned Units:	5	4.4%
Total Operating Units:	113	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 112 99.1% In 34 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.9% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 113 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Texas	22
2. Louisiana	14
3. Florida	16

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$NA
Total Investment:	$97.6-741.5K
Average Total Investment:	$98K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$22.5K+45/1000
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Mobile

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	11
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Lafayette, LA	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	75
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, Toronto
Overseas:	Yes, China