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Sonitrol
 

SONITROL offers a broad line of security systems to commercial and residential subscribers. A majority of SONITROL products are sold to businesses which have typically been in operations for over a year. The signature system is based on a sound activated audio. This process allows for verification of alarms and has resulted in the apprehension of over 135,000 criminals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1964

Franchising Since:

  1965

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:124 70.5%  
Company-Owned Units:52 29.5%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:176 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:173 98.3% In 41 States
Canada:1 0.6% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:2 1.1% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:176 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California24
2. Florida14
3. New York11

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Florida, Illinois, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$100-200K
Total Investment:$250-600K
Average Total Investment:$425K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20-50K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:2.5%
Average Royalty:2%
Advertising Fee:NA

Average Number of Employees:

   Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:11
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?N/A
 

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:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Business Training On-Site
2. Technical Training in Orlando1 Week
3. Sales Tr. in Dallas1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   3
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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