Quick Verdict · who it fits
Safeguard fits owner-operators looking for an emerging business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$11K - $65K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$2K
System size (Item 20)
45
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
12+ yrs
Company-owned units
11
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
45
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Safeguard ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
9th pct · of 91 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 91 peers
System size
42nd pct · of 91 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$49K
Avg system size
222
Franchises analyzed
91
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard | Disclosed | $2K | $11K - $65K | — | 45 |
| Shh GroupSimilar price | None | $25K | $46K - $65K | 8% | 179 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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Safeguard requires a $1,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $11,080–$65,130, per the most recent FDD on file.
Safeguard is franchised by Safeguard Franchise Sales, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Safeguard discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2025 FDD, Safeguard has 45 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Safeguard does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Safeguard discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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