SystemForward America
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $23,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $117,566 – $190,611 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | LA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | SystemForward America, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-05-01 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 373 (Item 20, p.46) |
| Brand website | https://www.popalock.com |
About SystemForward America
The Franchisor The Franchisor is SystemForward America, LLC. We grant franchises that offer the Pop-A-Lock commercial, residential and automotive locksmith services, car door unlocking services, mobile vehicle services, vehicle locksmith services and, emergency roadside assistance (“Pop-A-Lock… TERRITORY (Item 12): this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 396 | 7 | 403 |
| 2023 | 384 | 7 | 391 |
| 2024 | 373 | 7 | 380 |
Source: Item 20, p.46 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 60 (Item 20, p.46-58 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 17 (Item 20, p.42-43 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.13 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item. (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.39 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.39 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 6 months (Item 11, p.28 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are granted an exclusive right to operate within a Franchise Area defined by geographic ZIP code areas. Exclusivity is not dependent on sales volume or market penetration, and the franchisor cannot solicit orders within the territory. (Item 12, p.34 of the FDD)
Training: This initial training must occur within approximately 90 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement (Franchise Agreement - Article 3.01) and before you commence operations of the Franchised Business. (Item 11, p.28 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Confidential Franchise Operations System Manual
- Operational and management counseling
- Advertising materials and services via Ad Fund
- Local advertising assistance
- Technical training for eligible employees
- Computer system and software support
Source: Item 11, p.27 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Lafayette, LA (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 23 (Item 1, p.6 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 32 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.42 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.42 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 20% of gross sales (Item 6, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 7 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask SystemForward America 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 SystemForward America
Put SystemForward America 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.