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Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need to become a franchise owner with ICS4Schools? A service-based business like our safety for children franchise takes a specific set of skills. This is a business that demands high energy, self-motivation and a goal-oriented drive. That’s why we look for firefighters, police officers and military veterans who lead with an ethos of integrity, reliability and trustworthiness. If you are prepared to help save lives by equipping local schools with the tools and resources they need to take care of students, educators, and staff, the ICS4Schools franchise program may be the right fit for you. We welcome entrepreneurs who have a natural ability to connect with others. Management experience, sales skills, and a willingness to follow systems also help in this business.
What is provided as part of the ICS4Schools franchise program? When you become part of our franchise team, you and one other member of your team will participate in an initial training program conducted virtually through videoconference. We will introduce you to systems, operating procedures, and sales techniques that you need to effectively operate a safety for children franchise. You will receive training on the ICS4Schools patented Emergency Notification mobile app and its Emergency Reporting System, which ensures rapid notification during emergencies. On an ongoing basis, experienced franchise program team members will also join you by videoconference to guide your operations and evaluate performance within your territory.
How much will the ICS4Schools franchise cost me? The estimated initial investment ranges between $42,557 to $61,764 for a single unit franchise. This investment range also includes an initial franchise fee of $30,000. This fee is reduced by 20% for a second territory and 25% for all subsequent territories. As with any new venture, it’s important to have adequate capital to fund your initial business growth stages.
Is financing available? We do not provide direct financing to franchise owners, but we may refer to financing sources on a case-by-case basis.
Are there ongoing fees to pay? We collect a royalty rate of 8.0% of gross revenues per month. This fee helps fund ongoing support services, training materials, system upgrades and more. For a full list of fees and requirements, please refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Are there any advertising fees? Franchise owners contribute up to 2% of revenues per month into the system marketing fund. Collected funds are used to develop marketing strategies and materials to promote the ICS4Schools brand and the franchise network overall. You also must allocate $3,000 to $5,000 for grand opening marketing that follows franchisor guidance on grassroots efforts, school conferences, social media mailing lists and more. Please refer to franchise legal documents that reference for additional detail on fees and requirements.
What is the term of the agreement? The initial term of your franchise agreement is five years, with three successor terms of five years each.
How do I get started? Contact us at 408-891-9782 or info@ics4schools.com. Or complete the form provided on this site. We’ll set up a time for you to talk with our management team, receive our FDD, and give you important details you need to make an informed decision about an opportunity to own a safety for children franchise.