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Celebrating 15 Years of
Empowering Communities

The Signal Story

In the heart of Omaha, NE, an idea was born in 2003 to provide custom security solutions. Joined by Reed Nyeffeler in 2007, the vision expanded to bring peace of mind to communities far and wide. Signal took its first steps towards this dream in 2008, with its inaugural franchise launch in Surprise, Arizona. Little did the world know that this small seed would grow into something truly remarkable.

Over the past 15 years, Signal has experienced a meteoric rise, spreading its wings to encompass nearly 200 franchises across 47 US states, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom. A testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, Signal stands tall as one of the fastest-growing and top security franchise organizations worldwide, boasting a remarkable growth of over 30% from the previous year.

Yet, beyond the numbers lies a powerful story of partnership and empowerment. Today, Signal stands as a pioneer in the security industry, lighting the way for others to follow. The blend of cutting-edge technology, unwavering professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail, fused with the deep-rooted sense of community from local ownership, fulfills a promise of peace of mind every single day.

 

Follow Signal Over the Years

2008

Home Office Staff: 2

System-Wide Revenue: $12,196

Franchise Units: 2

 

 

2008-Reed

Visionary, Reed Nyffeler, recognizes the need for honest and engaged security services and builds a franchise model for Signal 88 Security, launching its first franchise location in Surprise, Arizona.

2009 

Home Office Staff: 3

System-Wide Revenue: $1,009,961

Franchise Units: 29

Growth YOY: 8181%

 

Signal breaks $1 million in network-wide revenue in year two of franchising. Signal sells tenth franchise location to former employee and his wife, Kris and Traci Withrow. They were instrumental in many of the process improvements.

2009-Withrow

2010

Home Office Staff: 4

System-Wide Revenue: $6,618,409

Franchise Units: 61

Growth YOY: 555%

2010-Convention

Signal experiences rapid expansion, growing by over 500% in revenue in their third year of franchising. Signal hosts their first Franchise Convention in Las Vegas.

2011

Home Office Staff: 7

System-Wide Revenue: $15,288,183

Franchise Units: 68

Growth YOY: 131%

Signal surpasses $15 million in system-wide revenue.

2011-Convention

2012

Home Office Staff: 12

System-Wide Revenue: $26,937,741

Franchise Units: 82

Growth YOY: 76%

2012-Walmart-v3

Reed introduced Signal's core values to the network: Passion, Honesty & Integrity, Relationships, Serving, and Learning. Signal signs first major strategic partnership with the world's largest retailer.

2013 

Home Office Staff: 25

System-Wide Revenue: $37,741,567

Franchise Units: 89

Growth YOY: 40%

Signal celebrates 5 years of franchising.

2013-Map

2014

Home Office Staff: 42

System-Wide Revenue: $46,949,143

Franchise Units: 110

Growth YOY: 24%

International Location: Canada

Canada

Signal launches 100th location and first International franchise in Canada.

2015 

Home Office Staff: 47

System-Wide Revenue: $55,286,665

Franchise Units: 124

Growth YOY: 18%

Signal signs top property management company, Greystar, as strategic partner.

2015-Greystar

2016

Home Office Staff: 52

System-Wide Revenue: $59,332,563

Franchise Units: 115 

Growth YOY: 7%

International Location: Australia

Australia

Signal signed first master franchise in Australia.

2017 

Home Office Staff: 46

System-Wide Revenue: $70,618,132

Franchise Units: 120

Growth YOY: 19%

International Location: South East UK

Signal signed UK master franchise.

UK

2018

Home Office Staff: 58

System-Wide Revenue: $83,484,309

Franchise Units: 119

Growth YOY: 18%

2018-Convention

Signal celebrates 10 years of franchising

2019 

Home Office Staff: 62

System-Wide Revenue: $95,843,420

Franchise Units: 151

Growth YOY: 15%

Signal launches 150th location. Market Infiltration Initiative program launches with 10 Market Sales Interns hitting strategic markets across North America generating over $145K in monthly recurring revenue.

2019-MI2

2020

Home Office Staff: 75

System-Wide Revenue: $133,237,913

Franchise Units: 184

Growth YOY: 39%

2020-Ring-Bell-Greystar

Signal surpassed $100 million in system-wide revenue.

2021 

Home Office Staff: 90

System-Wide Revenue: $165,114,407

Franchise Units: 207

Growth YOY: 24%

International Location: North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Signal opens 200th location and Germany master franchise joins Signal global network. Signal named 8th largest security company in North America.

Germany

2022

Home Office Staff: 117

System-Wide Revenue: $215,268,776

Franchise Units: 186

Growth YOY: 30%

2022-Brand

Refreshed brand launches and positions Signal for further international growth. Signal jumps from ranking 212 to 98 in Entrepreneur magazine's ''Franchise 500'' and ranks #1 in Security Services. Network-wide, Signal surpasses 5000 full-time employees with over 100 at home office. Signal surpassed $215 million in system-wide revenue.

2023

 

Home Office Staff: 130

Entrepeneur Ranking: 83

Convention - Scottsdale

Strategic Partners Onboarded: Associa

 

Signal celebrates 15 years of franchising and taking Peace of Mind to communities and businesses around the world. Signal ranks 83rd in Entrepreneur magazine's "Franchise 500", #4 fastest-growing, and #5 top franchises for less than $100,000.

2023-Convention

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