CASE STUDY
Pop-A-Lock
- Industry
- Locksmith franchising
- Challenge
- An outdated brand, messaging, and strategy in a changing market.
- What we did
- Strategic brand plan built for franchise-wide use.
- Result
- One brand plan for 200+ franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
THE STORY

Founded in 1991, Pop-A-Lock had experienced great success over the years as the largest professional locksmithing franchise in North America, but failed to evolve with an ever-changing marketplace and consumer.
With an outdated brand, messaging, and strategy, SystemForward America (the franchise management team behind Pop-A-Lock) brought on RUSSO to develop a strategic brand plan that could be implemented and utilized by their 200 plus franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada.
THE WORK
Work samples
In addition to helping Pop-A-Lock reconnect with their audience, Pop-A-Lock went from 90% closure rate for newly opened franchises, down to 1%, as well as increased sales throughout the franchise.
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