Source: FranopolisSignal
Signal is a security services franchise offering patrol, dedicated, and custom security solutions. Its customers include residential, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and commercial clients. The business operates through franchise owners and provides them with training, development programs, tools, technology, systems, and home-office support for administrative functions such as insurance, payroll, and collections. Signal describes its franchise network as serving local communities while operating as part of a global brand.
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What It Costs
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
- 4% of Gross Revenues d ur i ng the prev i ous month
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4% of Gross Revenues d ur i ng the prev i ous month
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee low | a listing fee between $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late charge interest | Interest at 2 5% APR or h i ghest rate al l owed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Listing fee high | a listing fee between $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Convention registration cap | The registration fee will not exceed $5,000 per attendee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Signal Response share high | you will receive between 30% - 70% of the Gross Revenue from each contract | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Signal Response share low | you will receive between 30% - 70% of the Gross Revenue from each contract | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Incapacity service fee | $200 per day, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Revenues d ur i ng the prev i ous month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Strategic Partner Fee | 2% of Gross Monthly Revenues derived from contract obtained directly or indirectly by efforts of Franchisor or its affiliates | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Franchise Support Fee | 5% of Gross Revenues during the previous month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Default service fee | $250 per d a y, p l us expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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