Pop-A-Lock
Company Information
1018 Harding Street, Suite 101
SystemForward America, Inc. is a Louisiana corporation, incorporated October 1, 2003. Their principal business address is 1018 Harding Street, Suite 101 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503.
The Pop-A-Lock® franchise currently provides up to four (4) authorized service categories: (i) commercial and residential locksmith and security services, (ii) vehicle locksmith services (iii) car door unlocking services, and (iv) emergency roadside assistance arid mobile vehicle services. Authorized Services are referenced in Article 1.04 of the Franchise Agreement, and are collectively referred to in this Disclosure Document as the “Franchised Business.” The Franchised Business shall be open for the conduct of business, as needed, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year and you shall at all times staff the Franchised Business with the number of employees consistent with this requirement and operate the Franchised Business diligently so as to maximize the revenues and profits. You must participate in our PAL Saves Kids Program, and National Accounts Programs. You must provide car door unlocking free of charge when a child is locked inside the vehicle or if human life is in danger. The PAL Saves Kids Program is offered by Pop-A-Lock Franchises as a free public service to the general public, communities, emergency service providers and roadside assistance companies. We have developed a propriety plan and system known as the “Pop-A-Lock Franchise System” relating to the operation of franchise locations which offer to the public high tech and traditional locksmith services, car door unlocking service, and emergency roadside service and other mobile vehicle services specified by us. The Pop-A-Lock Franchise System consists of (i) a franchise or license to operate a Pop-A-Lock Franchise utilizing the registered trademarks (a) “Pop-A-Lock®”, (b) “Pop-A-Lock, A Car Door Unlocking Service®” and design depicting the frontal view of a car with doors open, (c) “Pop-A-Lock, Trusted Locksmith” with the service mark depicting the frontal view of a car with doors open, inside of a house, placed on top of a key (c) the service mark depieting the frontal view of a car with doors open, (d) The Security Professionals, Site Security Solutions, and other marks which may be added in the future and (ii) our combination of proprietary methods, tools and techniques for the operation and management of a Pop-A-Lock Franchise. The services provided by a Pop-A-Lock Franchise are used by businesses and the general public..
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
4/10
Investment Accessibility
5/10
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Pop-A-Lock Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $23,000 Maximum: $63,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $117,566 Maximum: $190,611
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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