[ FROM THE FDD ]

Pop-A-Lock's Item 20 shows a net decrease of 63 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Pop-A-Lock

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued May 1, 2026.

For Pop-A-Lock, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $116,766 to $190,611 (Item 7).

Verified: Nov 4, 2026

8 RED FLAGS DETECTED
0/100
MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: OPAQUE(our band for scores 65 to 100)

Does Pop-A-Lock Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 1 pending case.

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How Much Does a Pop-A-Lock Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

7.0%

percentage of gross sales

$117K to $191K

316

-63

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

VERIFIED // CHECKED AGAINST THE FDD

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