Security Dash franchise
2022 filing · April 22, 2022Shares sales figures
Security Dash at a glance
A security business providing guards, monitoring and security planning for individuals and businesses. At the end of 2021 there were 1 Security Dash locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Business services
- Franchisor
- Security Dash Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Omaha, Nebraska
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $113K–$260K
- A single Security Dash business
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- For one business; the option for up to three costs $150,000
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of gross sales, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- Yes
- Up to 2% of gross sales, at least $50 a week
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 2 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 1
- Most in Nebraska
From Security Dash Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Security Dash among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Security Dash | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $186,532 | Costs less than 71% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a Security Dash franchise costs
Opening a single Security Dash business costs an estimated $113,415 to $259,649. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are furniture, fixtures and equipment ($13,868 to $77,909) and initial franchise fee ($60,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Lease Deposits – 3 Months | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $13,868 | $77,909 | |
| Signage | $3,750 | $12,500 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $5,078 | $12,500 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | ||
| Utility Deposits | $325 | $750 | |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $1,000 | $9,000 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,000 | $3,100 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $14,500 | |
| Wrapped Vehicle | $1,230 | $4,194 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $2,571 | $6,100 | |
| When Due Additional Funds – 3 months | $17,593 | $49,596 | |
| Total | $113,415 | $259,649 | |
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
Security Dash franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, for one business; the option for up to three costs $150,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, at least $50 a week. |
| POS System Software | Currently up to $350 per month |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 per violation |
| Additional Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Security Dash publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
How Security Dash compares
Of the 324 business services franchises on this site, Security Dash is the 223rd cheapest to open and the 278th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Security Dash | Typical business services brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $113K | $77K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $260K | $136K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 32 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 187 of 324 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 324 brands in business services franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | – | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 45
Where Security Dash locations are
At the end of 2021, Security Dash had locations in 1 state. The most are in Nebraska.
- Nebraska1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 46
Who owns Security Dash?
Security Dash franchises are sold by Security Dash Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Flatwater Innovations, LLC.
From Security Dash Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Security Dash Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Security Dash filings
The figures on this page come from Security Dash Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued April 22, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 22, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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