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Pop-A-Lock
Mobile locksmithing and emergency roadside assistance services
It’s 2 a.m. Sunday night and your house keys are in the house. But you’re outside. Time for Pop-A-Lock. The company offers 24–hour auto, residential, and commercial locksmith services, from key cutting (with and without codes) to lock picking. Pop-A-Lock technicians also provide emergency roadside services such as flat-tire assistance, jump-starts, and gasoline. In addition, Pop-A-Lock is the creator of the Emergency Door Unlocking Program, a free community service to rescue children from locked vehicles. The company offers franchisee training in all aspects of the business as well as technical training for franchisees’ staff. Ongoing support is also provided.
Pop-A-Lock
1018 Harding Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
337-233-6211
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1991 |
| Franchising since | 1994 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 3 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 40% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 275 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 255 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 232 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, South America
Costs
| Total Investment | $101,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $15,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $100,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Ability to market and promote the business
Business management skills
Ability to maintain national accounts
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Third-party financing available
Pop-A-Lock
1018 Harding Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
337-233-6211
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System Forward America, Inc.
A key locked in the car is the key to success for System Forward America, doing business as Pop-A-Lock. The company is popularly known for its car-unlocking services, but Pop-A-Lock's mobile technicians meet other emergency needs, such as changing flats, delivering gas, and providing jump starts. The company operates through ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Executives: | Don Marks, CEOScott Clause, Director, Marketing and Advertising |
| Industries: | Automotive Service & Collision Repair |
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| Top Competitors: | American Automobile Association (AAA)GoodyearOnStar |
Pop-A-Lock
1018 Harding Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
337-233-6211
