Signal 88
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $150,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $160,200 – $10,189,650 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 4% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NE |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Signal 88, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-04-29 |
| Brand website | https://www.teamsignal.com |
About Signal 88
Find detailed information about Signal franchise costs and fees. Signal franchise has developed a comprehensive system for the opening and operation of a security-services business. Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $100,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $85,000 - $750,000. Signal 88 Security is not currently accepting inquiries. The cost to own your own Signal 88 Security franchise requires you to ma...
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| 2024 | 194 | 0 | 194 |
| 2025 | 175 | 0 | 175 |
Source: Item 20, p.49 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 2 (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.11 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include four federal district court actions involving former franchisees alleging breach of contract, non-compete enforcement, and fraud, one administrative hearing for wage claims, and one prior insurance coverage dispute settled in 2025. (Item 3, p.11-13 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.37 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.41 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are granted exclusive territories defined by Lots with populations of approximately 100,000 to 400,000 people, subject to minimum sales quotas and franchisor discretion to alter or eliminate territory upon failure to meet volumes. (Item 12, p.35-38 of the FDD)
Training: You are required to complete the training program to Franchisor’s satisfaction within 45 days of your execution of the Franchise Agreement. (Item 11, p.26 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Standard specifications for fixtures, furnishings and signs
- Billing services and assistance in collection of accounts receivable
- Additional training programs and refresher courses
- Review of submitted advertising
- Review of proposed leases and subleases
- Continuing advisory support on sales, marketing, and operations
- Access to Franchise Performance Manual
Source: Item 11, p.28 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 23 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 18 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Signal 88 Franchise Group, Inc. (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 3 years (Item 17, p.38 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 3 years (Item 17, p.42 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Signal 88 directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the franchisor grants an exclusive territory: while your agreement runs, the franchisor may not place another franchisee — or operate a competing company unit — inside your territory's boundaries (subject to the carve-outs in the FDD). Areas inside an existing franchisee's territory are therefore not available to a new buyer.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.”
Next steps with Signal 88
Put Signal 88 on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.