Safeguard
Business & Professional Services · Tax & Accounting
- Active units
- 34
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Safeguard
Safeguard Global is a trusted brand that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for international business growth and employee management. With a presence in over 170 countries, we offer a wide range of services to support your global expansion. Our offerings include recruiting and hiring global talent, international payroll services, analytics, and HR management. We ensure compliance with local laws and regulations through our employer of record services and legal entity setup. Additionally, our accounting and global tax services simplify financial processes and ensure accuracy. At Safeguard Global, we prioritize data privacy and compliance. With thousands of global workers relying on us, we have implemented rigorous privacy rules to safeguard personal information securely. Choose Safeguard Global for expert guidance in navigating international markets. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions and exceptional support, allowing you to focus on driving your business forward. Explore our website for more information on our services and discover how we can help your team thrive in any country.
Key terms
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations34
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR1.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$38k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
Create your free Glidepath account to access full brand information.
Location footprint
Showing 32 of 33 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.