Safeguard

$SFGRF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryPrinting/Marketing Services
Locations45
Franchisee Count34
Franchise Fee$1,500
Item 7 Low$11,080
Item 7 Midpoint$38,105
Item 7 High$65,130
Royalty FeesYou are not required to pay any royalty, but there are other fees that you must pay as set forth in the chart above.
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
ParentDeluxe Corporation
Founded1956
Completeness29/34 (85%)
Years in Business70
Began Franchising2007
HQCarrollton, TX
Executives8
Main Phone214-640-3916
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Safeguard Franchise Sales, Inc. offers distributorships for the solicitation of orders for products and services that carry the Safeguard trademarks, including printed business forms and related business supplies.

Franchisees must maintain a computer compatible with the Customer Management System (CMS) and pay an initial software license fee of $1,500, along with a monthly support fee of $65. Access to the 24/7 intranet is required for all active employees.

Safeguard Franchise Sales, Inc. offers distributorships for the solicitation of orders for products and services that carry the Safeguard trademarks, including printed business forms and related business supplies.

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