Overview
Looking for a franchise opportunity in the electronic security industry? The choice is clear: Sonitrol. Our formula for success is found in our mission statement: "Building Relationships for Life by Exceeding Expectations."
| Today there are approximately 100 Sonitrol franchisees, serving an estimated 180 cities in the United States and Canada. Sonitrol franchisees sell, install, and service security systems based on a proprietary innovative technology. We primarily serve the commercial, industrial and institutional markets. Sonitrol Corporation based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, supports its franchisees with comprehensive and ongoing training. This standardized training ensures that every operator, sales representative, and technician receives the necessary tools and guidance required for success. In turn, this provides Sonitrol customers access to a team of professionals who can deliver high quality security services and maintain the integrity of each installed Sonitrol security system. |  |
Products & Services
A heritage of technical innovation
The company known today for detecting burglars had its roots in pest control of a different sort in the late 1950s. Robert Baxter, of Anderson, Indiana, installed microphones within the walls of a building to listen for termites and pinpoint their location. Baxter invented other sound-related devices, too. On June 16, 1960, he incorporated “Sonitrol”, from the words sound and control, to manufacture and market his innovations.
Law enforcement legacy
In 1963, Baxter met Al Cronk, a local police officer who owned an alarm company. Cronk was frustrated with systems that seemed to let the perpetrators get away. He hired Baxter, the inventor, to develop new ideas for the alarm company. Baxter responded with the audio sensor, and Sonitrol was born as a security company.
Success spreads
Today, Sonitrol provides tailored local service in approximately 180 cities throughout the United States and Canada. Based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Sonitrol is the third largest commercial security company in North America—and the leader in verified electronic security. 157,000 apprehensions and counting.
The company known today for detecting burglars had its roots in pest control of a different sort in the late 1950s. Robert Baxter, of Anderson, Indiana, installed microphones within the walls of a building to listen for termites and pinpoint their location. Baxter invented other sound-related devices, too. On June 16, 1960, he incorporated “Sonitrol”, from the words sound and control, to manufacture and market his innovations.
Law enforcement legacy
In 1963, Baxter met Al Cronk, a local police officer who owned an alarm company. Cronk was frustrated with systems that seemed to let the perpetrators get away. He hired Baxter, the inventor, to develop new ideas for the alarm company. Baxter responded with the audio sensor, and Sonitrol was born as a security company.
Success spreads
Today, Sonitrol provides tailored local service in approximately 180 cities throughout the United States and Canada. Based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Sonitrol is the third largest commercial security company in North America—and the leader in verified electronic security. 157,000 apprehensions and counting.
Training & Support
Sonitrol is committed to providing ongoing support and training to ensure the success of our franchisees. Your future is our future, and we are ready to work with you to build it. We are moving into the future with aggressive, and effective strategies for expanding our presence in targeted markets with intelligent marketing initiatives, product innovations and a commitment to further enhance our leading position in the industry. We offer franchise opportunities in several markets and will work closely with you to determine and analyze the best franchise support structure to get you started.
Our company vision brings real value to our franchisees. We have created a strong brand identity by supporting one seamless international network. The modular design, open database and fully integrated products offered through our technology are extremely attractive to our customers and have made us the leader in medium/large commercial, industrial and institutional markets.
Our company vision brings real value to our franchisees. We have created a strong brand identity by supporting one seamless international network. The modular design, open database and fully integrated products offered through our technology are extremely attractive to our customers and have made us the leader in medium/large commercial, industrial and institutional markets.
Why Sonitrol?
If you want a successful franchise, go with the best in the business. In the security industry, that’s Sonitrol—the verified leader in electronic security. Sonitrol currently has approximately 100 franchises serving commercial, industrial and institutional clients in an estimated 180 cities throughout North America. Our franchisees sell, install and service modular security systems based on our proprietary audio/visual verification technology, including:
- Audio sensors for intrusion detection
- Digital video surveillance
- Access control integration
- Central station monitoring hardware and software
Are You a Good Fit for Sonitrol?
The following qualifications are essential for consideration as a Sonitrol franchisee:
- Marketing and sales oriented.
- Provide the best customer service possible regardless of the inconveniences.
- Entrepreneurial management, organization, and capital to grow Sonitrol in one's local Area of Primary Responsibility (APR).
- Hire, motivate and train an effective sales, installation and operations team dedicated to serving its customers.
- Conduct its business in strict accordance with Sonitrol's national franchise standards on image and operation.
