Security 101
Franchise Overview
This franchise operates in the commercial security integration space, offering businesses comprehensive physical security solutions including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and cloud-based managed security services. Franchisees serve commercial clients by designing, installing, and managing integrated security systems tailored to each facility. The business model leverages a proven platform with recurring managed service revenue streams alongside project-based installation work, providing multiple income channels.
Franchisees benefit from an extensive training program, a collaborative network of fellow owners sharing knowledge and best practices, and strong operational infrastructure support from the franchisor. The customer base consists of businesses across industries seeking to protect assets, manage facility access, and monitor activity.
The model is storefront-independent, with franchisees typically operating from an office or light commercial space while servicing client sites directly. Since 2021, the platform has undergone significant national expansion through an acquisition strategy, and was sold to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in early 2026, indicating continued investment and growth momentum.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Security 101 Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Security 101 FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Security 101 FDD 2022
April 2022
Security 101 FDD 2021
April 2021
Security 101 FDD 2020
May 2020
Security 101 FDD 2019
April 2019
Security 101 FDD 2018
April 2018
Security 101 FDD 2017
April 2017
Security 101 FDD 2016
April 2016
Security 101 FDD 2015
April 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
