Security Data Supply franchise
2026 filing · June 30, 2026Growing
Security Data Supply at a glance
A distribution business selling security, low-voltage networking, fire alarm, audio-video, CCTV and access control products to licensed installers. At the end of 2025 there were 19 Security Data Supply locations in the US, 10 franchised and 9 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- SDS Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Covington, Louisiana
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $481K–$2.43M
- A new business
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- A $50,000 franchise fee and a $10,000 establishment package
- Royalty
- none
- No royalty; the franchisor and its affiliate earn a markup on the products franchisees buy from them
- Brand fund
- Yes
- Up to 2% of gross sales, if a fund is set up
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 19
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 10
- Company-owned
- 9
- Change in 2 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 14
- Most in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama
Support and records
From SDS Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Security Data Supply among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Security Data Supply | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $1,453,925 | Costs more than 89% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 19 | Fewer than 51% of franchises |
How much a Security Data Supply franchise costs
Opening a new business costs an estimated $480,850 to $2,427,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are inventory, equipment and start-up supplies ($150,000 to $1,500,000) and additional funds - 3 months ($250,000 to $600,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee –Single Unit | $50,000 | ||
| Establishment Package Fee | $10,000 | ||
| Additional Headquarters Visit Fees | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Approved/Designated Bookkeeper Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Training Fees | $0 | $20,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Construction, Improvements and other build-out not included with Establishment Package | $5,000 | $150,000 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $2,000 | $12,000 | |
| Rent – 3 months | $7,500 | $45,000 | |
| Security Deposits | $2,000 | $20,000 | |
| Inventory, Equipment and Start-Up Supplies | $150,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| Insurance (premium for first year) | $2,500 | $7,500 | |
| State and local business licenses, permits, filing fees, etc. | $250 | $4,000 | |
| Signage | $100 | $1,500 | |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $250,000 | $600,000 | |
| Total | $480,850 | $2,427,000 | |
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Security Data Supply franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, a $50,000 franchise fee and a $10,000 establishment package. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | No royalty; the franchisor and its affiliate earn a markup on the products franchisees buy from them. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, if a fund is set up. |
| Software Hosting Fee | Varies: Currently $330 per month per user. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus costs and expenses of training the transferee. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Security Data Supply does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
How Security Data Supply compares
Of the 302 retail franchises on this site, Security Data Supply is the 257th cheapest to open and the 167th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Security Data Supply | Typical retail brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $481K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $2.43M | $425K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $35K | $40K |
| US locations | 19 | 38 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 9.5% | 5.2% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +11.1% | 0% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 302 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 302 brands in retail franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 (+1) | 2 | – | – |
| 2024 | 11 (+1) | 8 | +2 | −1 |
| 2025 | 10 (−1) | 9 | 0 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
Where Security Data Supply locations are
At the end of 2025, Security Data Supply had locations in 14 states. The most are in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama.
- Louisiana4
- Texas3
- Alabama1
- Arizona1
- Idaho1
- Missouri1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Texas | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Alabama | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Idaho | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Missouri | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ohio | 0 | 1 | 1 |
All 14 states
| Oregon | 1 |
|---|---|
| Utah | 1 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
Source: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
Who owns Security Data Supply?
Security Data Supply franchises are sold by SDS Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Yin Yang Holdings, LLC.
From SDS Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 7.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 11. |
|---|---|
| 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: SDS Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Security Data Supply filings
The figures on this page come from SDS Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued June 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | June 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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