FlyLock Security Solutions Franchise

FlyLock Security Solutions is franchised by TFL Franchise Systems, LLC, a Massachusetts company formed on January 1, 2015 that began offering franchises in March 2015. Its affiliate, The Flying Locksmiths, Inc., has operated a locksmith and security service business since 1984. The April 30, 2026 FDD identifies that affiliate’s location as operating under the FlyLock Security Solutions name and lists no parent or predecessor for the franchisor.

The franchise offers locksmith and security products and services, including doors, cameras and access control, from a fixed office and service vehicles. The system also offers approved conversions for qualifying existing businesses. Item 20 reports 98 franchised outlets and one affiliate-operated outlet at the end of 2025, compared with 92 franchised outlets at the end of 2023 and 94 at the end of 2024. These are dated outlet counts, rather than a statement of the number operating today.

Initial instruction. The April 30, 2026 FDD’s Item 11 describes 7.25 hours of virtual pre-training through FlyLock University and a business and technical curriculum at the home office in Quincy, Massachusetts. The latter table lists 19.25 classroom hours and four hours in the field with technicians. Topics include locksmithing, mechanical and electronic hardware, doors, access control, cameras, marketing, Flight Control, bookkeeping, client services, sales and recruiting. Manuals, presentations, handouts and practical demonstrations support instruction.

Attendance and training terms. Required trainees include the franchisee or Operating Principal, key owners, managers and key employees. The lead technician attends with the owner and receives field instruction in the brand’s tools, dispatching, invoicing and customer-service procedures. The course assumes technical experience: owners must recruit at least one lead employee with five years of industry experience and maintain an experienced technician on staff. Local licensing and any additional required certification remain the franchisee’s responsibility.

Item 11 and the franchise agreement describe different initial training terms. Item 11 specifies the Quincy curriculum and completion at least two weeks before opening, while agreement Section 14.1 describes a separate lead-technician program and 38 hours of owner operations instruction, mainly virtual and at a designated franchisee training location. Item 11 describes initial owner training at no cost and no virtual tuition; the agreement includes a $2,500 fee payable to the assigned franchisee trainer. These differences require written clarification of the applicable schedule, venue and tuition before enrollment. In either case, franchisees pay trainee travel, accommodation, meals, wages and related expenses.

Opening assistance. Support includes operating and training manuals, site criteria and approval, equipment specifications and supplier sources, marketing materials, a business phone number, QuickBooks Online account setup and technical assessments of potential lead technicians. Owners select and lease their approved office, arrange equipment and supplies, hire staff and obtain permits. The franchisor provides three days of support at the franchise location, beginning within 14 days of opening or a transfer of ownership, at its expense. Additional support is subject to its determination and then-current charges.

Ongoing support and technology. FlyLock maintains centralized client services and a call center, updates manuals and introduces system products and methods. General operating, advertising and field assistance, periodic training and consultation are provided as the franchisor considers appropriate. The system includes scheduling and customer-management tools, QuickBooks Online, vehicle GPS tracking and a designated website. Software, licenses, connectivity and other service charges are separate operating costs; owners remain responsible for maintaining their equipment and systems.

Continuing training and meetings. Retraining may be required when operations do not meet system standards. Item 11 and agreement Section 14.2 list $300 per person per day for retraining and subsequent manager training, plus attendee expenses; fees may change with notice. Additional trainees can attend when space permits. If the franchisor holds a biennial meeting, it may require up to two key personnel to attend for no more than three days, with travel, accommodation, personal expenses and wages paid by the franchisee.

Marketing and owner responsibilities. The initial Marketing Jump-Start program carries a $5,000 fee for six months of specified digital marketing services, with separate conversion terms. Ongoing marketing services and any required advertising-fund contributions carry additional charges. Advertising materials require approval, and the franchisor does not promise advertising expenditure in an individual territory. The owner or approved Operating Principal must remain actively involved full time in managing operations or supervising a qualified General Manager. The owner, Operating Principal and General Manager manage the business rather than directly performing locksmith or security work for clients.

FlyLock brings commercial and residential security services into a coordinated business built around technicians, customer relationships and project management. Its operating procedures, centralized client services, technical assessments, business training and marketing resources provide a framework for an owner who wants to lead a service team and serve local property owners and businesses.

The combination of locks, doors, access control and cameras creates several ways to help customers address security needs. The model is especially relevant to an active manager who enjoys organizing people, schedules and service quality. Franchisees remain responsible for recruiting experienced staff, maintaining required qualifications and running their local business.

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