16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Pop-A-Lock franchise ranges from $118K to $191K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Pop-A-Lock is $43K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Pop-A-Lock 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Pop-A-Lock does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisPop-A-Lock charges a royalty fee of 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Pop-A-Lock franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisPop-A-Lock has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Pop-A-Lock franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisPop-A-Lock offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisPop-A-Lock currently operates 380 locations (2025 FDD) (373 franchised, 7 company-owned). The system contracted by 2.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.8%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Pop-A-Lock is 2.9% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Pop-A-Lock FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.7M (average: $2.7M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Pop-A-Lock is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 999 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 10000 years.
View full contract analysisPop-A-Lock's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 60 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Pop-A-Lock's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisPop-A-Lock provides 23 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisPop-A-Lock does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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