Signal 88 Security Group, the leading security service franchisor, was founded in 2003, in Omaha, Nebraska, where "signal 88" is police code for "situation secure". Signal 88 Security was established by former law enforcement personnel with a vision to redefine and set a new standard of professionalism in the security industry. 

Differentiated profoundly by our integration of state-of-the-art technology, customized security solutions, expertise, and our unique business approach, Signal 88 Security has effectively aligned itself to revolutionize the security industry. Since 2008, when the first franchise joined the team, Signal 88 Security has experienced continuous and rapid growth.
- Over 80 franchises and more opening every month.
- Signal 88 Security is currently providing services in 27 states across the country.
- National strength, Local ownership.
- Ranked #252 by Entrepreneur magazine in their 33rd Annual Franchise 500 issue.
- Ranked #8 by Entrepreneur magazine for new franchise concepts.
- Ranked Top 10% in G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers.
Our Mission:
At Signal 88 Security, we strive to provide our customers with a supreme level of security protection through planning and prevention. This is our mission.
The Market:
The security services industry, currently $41 billion in annual revenue (www.census.gov), and is rapidly growing with future growth projected in double-digit percentages. The security guard and patrol services sectors of the industry realized a 62% increase in annual sales revenue growth from 1997 to 2002, representing an average growth of 12.4% per year. All other sectors of the security industry realized an average growth of 8.9% in annual sales revenue. Security guard and patrol services represent 48% of all services within the security industry.1 - Future projections for employment of security guards are positive as well, with expected growth of 17% annually in a ten year period between 2006 and 2016. This employment projection is higher than that for all occupations. 2 - The opportunities appear limitless!
1 U.S. Census Bureau. Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Industry Series. Investigation and Security Services: 2002. Washington, 2004. http://www.census.gov/epcd/ec97/industry/E561621.HTM
2 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers" April 9, 2008. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos159.htm