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| Sonitrol 211 North Union, # 350 Alexandria, VA 22314-2643 |
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Business Description
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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
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
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 178 | 84% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 34 | 16% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 212 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 24 |
| 2. Florida | 14 |
| 3. New York | 11 |
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 |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 Orlando | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 3. Sales Tr. in Dallas | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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