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Buy a Signal Franchise

Signal (formerly Signal 88 Security) is a security services franchise founded in 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska, and franchising since 2007. The brand provides mobile patrol, dedicated on-site guarding, and custom security solutions to residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and institutional clients.

The business runs on a local-ownership model: franchisees hold protected territories and build their security operations within them, supported by Signal’s Home Office in Omaha. The network has grown to more than 1,600 locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with expansion underway in Europe.

Signal is known for its mobile patrol approach, including randomized vehicle checks designed to deter activity cost-effectively, and for its EDGE technology platform, which gives owners live tracking, automated reporting, and service documentation. Centralized back-office support handles payroll, collections, insurance, and compliance so owners can concentrate on sales and client relationships.

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Why buy a Signal Franchise?

Signal operates in a security category that has stayed in demand across economic cycles, and the brand brings national scale and name recognition that can make it easier for a local owner to win client contracts. Buying a Signal franchise means stepping into an established system with protected territory, a recognizable name, and proven operating playbooks rather than building a security company from scratch.

The model is built for owners who want to focus on growth: the Omaha Home Office handles payroll, collections, insurance, and compliance, while the EDGE platform and Signal Performance Institute provide the technology and training to run operations. The brand has historically attracted veterans and former law-enforcement professionals, and offers in-house, revenue-based financing to support owners as they scale.

Signal Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2003

    • Franchising Since

      2008

    • New Startup Cost

      $160,200 – $10,189,650

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $150,000 – $10,000,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $30,000

      plus expenses; or 20% of sales price if greater

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Disclosed

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      1883

    • New Units Opened *

      302

    • Units Transferred *

      151

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,682,212

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Signal – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Signal provides an 86.5-hour initial program: 32.5 hours of classroom instruction in Omaha plus 54 hours of on-the-job field training, covering the patrol and dedicated-service model, sales, marketing, and administration. Ongoing education runs through the Signal Performance Institute e-learning platform, webinars, and refresher seminars. The EDGE technology platform supports live tracking and automated reporting, and the Omaha Home Office handles payroll, collections, insurance, and compliance. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and EDGE system access Signal provides to incoming owners and existing staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The Signal model suits sales-oriented, community-minded owners who are comfortable winning and retaining commercial and residential security contracts and managing a team of patrol and on-site officers. Day-to-day, the role centers on local business development, client relationships, and operational oversight rather than hands-on guarding. Prior security experience is helpful but not required given the structured training, and the brand has long appealed to veterans and former law-enforcement professionals who value service and discipline.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Signal is ranked #1 in Security Services and #3 among the fastest-growing franchises in Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500, building on years of strong Franchise 500 placements (previously recognized as the #1 security franchise). With more than 1,600 locations across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK, Signal has established broad brand recognition in the contract-security sector. For resale buyers, this standing should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, client reviews, and referral relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US security services market is worth nearly $48 billion and continues to grow, driven by rising demand for property protection across residential communities, commercial sites, retail, and industrial facilities. Contracted patrol and guarding services tend to hold up well through economic cycles, since security is treated as an essential cost by HOAs, property managers, and businesses. Much of the revenue is contract-based and recurring, which makes the existing client book and renewal rates central to evaluating any resale.

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