|
Sonitrol
211 North Union, # 350
Alexandria, VA 22314-2643
800#: (800) 328-5607
Tel: (703) 684-6606
Fax: (703) 684-6612
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sonitrol.com
Contact: Mr. Todd Leggett, VP Business Development
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
Established: 1964
First Franchise: 1965
Franchise Units: 178
Company-Owned Units: 34
Total Units: 212
Distribution:
U.S. -- 209;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 2
-North America -- Operations in 41 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in CA, 14 in FL, 11 in NY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 3, 2, 5, 4
(Click here for an explanation)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NA
(Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100-200K
Total Investment: $250-600K
Average Total Investment: $425.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $20-50K
-Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
-Royalty: 2.5%
-Average Royalty: 2.5%
-Advertising: NA
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 11
On-Going Support: C,d,E,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: Business Training On-Site; 1 Wk. Technical Training in Orlando; 1 Wk. Sales Tr. in Dallas.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
Click here for a sample questionnaire.
New
Search: Alphabetical
| Industry
Type |
Average
Total Investment | Average
Franchise Fee | Total
Units |
|