Established Franchise | Niche Market Leader | Minimal Owner Involvement
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the original and highest-ranked franchise in a national
contraband detection canine network — a business that has operated profitably for over 25
years with consistent revenue and a defensible niche position serving K-12 school districts,
rehabilitation facilities, and commercial clients across a large exclusive multi-county territory
in North Texas.
The Company deploys highly trained detection canines capable of identifying all four major
contraband categories: narcotics, alcohol, gunpowder-based items, and commonly abused
medications — the only provider in its market to offer this from a single canine team.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
• Ranked #1 in the national franchise system — original franchise with a large exclusive
territory the franchisor acknowledges would be split into multiple franchises today
• Only detection provider in the territory offering all four contraband categories from a
single canine team — a definitive competitive differentiator no competitor replicates
• Revenue has remained stable in the $562K–$589K range over three trailing years;
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $166K on a normalized basis
• Entirely debt-free operations with strong cash position
• Two long-tenured supervisors (combined 40+ years with the business) manage
day-to-day operations — current owners invest fewer than 15 combined hours per week
• Approximately 80 school district clients plus rehabilitation facilities and commercial accounts
• State-level private security license, voluntarily-maintained DEA license, and 25+ years of
institutional client relationships create formidable barriers to entry
• Significant near-term revenue catalyst: a major contract with a large public school district
is in active negotiation and expected to close — not yet reflected in historical financials
• 5-acre property with office, kennel, and residential structures available for separate
purchase ($1,000,000) — providing a turnkey solution for a new operator
• Proven franchise system with a straightforward $5,000 transfer process
Financial Information
$575,000
Asking Price
$166,243
Cash Flow
$564,000
Gross Revenue
Business Location
City:
Mansfield
State:Texas
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Detailed information
Year Established:1999
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Full-Time Employees: 3
Part-Time Employees:5
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:15
Inventory Included: Yes
Monthly Rent:
$1,000
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
$1,000,000
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $30,000
Training/Support
Sellers willing to stick around for a transition period.
Facilities
Business operates from a 5-acre property owned by the sellers. Property is available for
purchase in conjunction with the business ($1,000,000). Includes a 575 sq. ft. office
building, 1,300 sq. ft. kennel facility, 1,700 sq. ft. residence (3BR), and additional
outbuildings. If property is not acquired, a short-term lease may be negotiated, though
sellers prefer a combined sale.
Market Outlook/Competition
The competitive landscape is limited. Two known competitors operate in the territory, both smaller, newer operations that detect only narcotics and/or weapons. Neither offers four-category detection capability, and neither carries the institutional relationships or DEA licensure that this business has built over 25 years.
Real Estate Description
Owners willing to sell real estate as well, not included in the $575,000 asking price. Real estate value estimated at $1,000,000.
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