Franchise overview by FranRelay
Pop-A-Lock
Pop-A-Lock provides automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith services, security services, and emergency roadside assistance. Franchisees run a local service business with technicians serving drivers, households, and businesses.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$117,566 – $190,611
USD estimate includes the franchise fee and expenses before opening and for at least six months afterward. It assumes two technicians; more can push costs above the range. Vehicle identification assumes use of an existing owned vehicle.
Initial franchise fee
$23,000 – $63,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee is based on franchise-area population: $23,000 up to 100,000; $50,000 for 101,000 to 250,000; $63,000 for 251,000 to 500,000. Due in one lump sum at signing and nonrefundable.
Selected fees
Local marketing$25,000 in local advertising for the first year
Usually begins six months after opening. The investment estimate includes this first-year spending. Local advertising materials require advance written approval. This is separate from the advertising-fund contribution.
Royalty7% of monthly gross sales, paid monthly
Due on the last day of the following month. Gross sales include business revenue whether or not payment has been received, excluding sales and other tax receipts you must collect by law. These are selected major costs, not a complete operating budget.
Advertising contribution1% of monthly gross sales to the advertising fund, paid monthly
Uses the same gross-sales definition and payment schedule as royalty. Separate from local advertising spending. Spending in your area is not guaranteed. The stated terms permit up to 20% of the fund per year for administration.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
You oversee technicians serving drivers, households, and business customers.
- Owner involvement
- An individual proprietor must supervise full time; an entity must designate a full-time supervising manager.
- Main responsibilities
- Participate in Regional and National Accounts Programs and maintain brand service standards.
- Manager requirements
- Entity managers must train and sign confidentiality and noncompetition agreements; ownership is not required.
Free consultation
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
SystemForward America, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: May 1, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.