Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Franchise Investment Overview
We’re often asked what it takes to open a Loxley Locksmith & Security location. The short answer: less than most service franchises, more than going it alone with a van and a hope. This page gives you honest ballpark numbers based on what we’ve seen across the Kingswell family of locksmith companies. These are estimates, not a legal offering. The exact figures for your market come later, after we talk and you qualify.
Estimated Startup Investment
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 - $55,000 |
| Equipment & Vehicles | $45,000 - $85,000 |
| Initial Marketing | $12,000 - $25,000 |
| Working Capital (3-6 months) | $25,000 - $50,000 |
| Total Estimated Investment | $117,000 - $215,000 |
Your equipment spend covers key-cutting machines, pin kits for rekeying, electronic programming tools for smart locks and access control, inventory from Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy, and a wrapped service van stocked for residential and commercial calls. Working capital gets you through the ramp-up while you build recurring relationships with property managers, school districts, and local businesses.
What’s Included
- Brand license to operate under the Loxley name and the Kingswell reputation for upfront pricing and written guarantees.
- Initial training at our facility and in the field, covering residential lockouts, rekeying, master key systems, commercial access control installation, and the Kingswell Way of quoting and guaranteeing every job.
- Launch marketing package including local digital setup, branded materials, and a territory-protected grand opening push.
- Operating systems for scheduling, pricing, inventory tracking, and the written guarantee workflow that makes the 365-Day Done Right Promise possible.
- Protected territory based on population and commercial density, not drawn with a ruler from three states away.
- Ongoing support from people who have run locksmith vans, hired technicians, and handled the 2 AM emergency call that turns into a ten-year property management contract.
Financing & Next Steps
Most owners don’t write a check for the full amount. Equipment financing and SBA-backed startup loans are commonly available for qualified buyers, and we’ve seen owners secure third-party equipment loans that cover the van and key machines while preserving working capital for payroll and marketing. We don’t arrange financing ourselves, but we can point you toward lenders who understand service businesses and have worked with Kingswell operators before.
The process is straightforward. You call or request information. We send the kit. We talk about your background, your market, and whether Loxley fits. If we both want to move forward, you receive the official disclosure documents with exact figures for your territory. No pressure, no countdown clock, no “only two slots left in your state.” We’re building local businesses that last, not flipping territories.
Call (682) 281-8985 to talk with Sam, or request the info kit below and we’ll get it to you within a business day.
These figures are non-binding estimates for marketing purposes only; actual investment varies by market and is provided in official documents during the qualification process.
Written by Sam Rourke, Owner at Loxley Locksmith & Security, part of the Kingswell family of locksmith companies since 2007.