What Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd does

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd is a UK private limited company, founded in 1991 by Steve Jackson and headquartered in Mold, Flintshire, North Wales. It is the only dedicated franchised fire and security solutions provider in the UK, operating a management-franchise model (rather than a hands-on trade franchise) through which franchisees run independent branches delivering installation and maintenance services across fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting, nurse call systems, fire door inspections, and fire risk assessments. The company itself does not perform field work; it supplies brand, training, accreditation, centralised support, and national accounts, while franchisees serve end customers in exclusive postcode territories. The network spans 13 franchise sites across North Wales, north west England, Yorkshire, Teesside, Cambridgeshire, London, Kent, and Surrey.

Franchisees receive a bespoke, fire-and-security-specific job management software platform (for scheduling, invoicing, compliance documentation, and certificate management), a managed call answering service, a managed credit control service, a 4-week training programme, a marketing launch package (local website, SEO, PPC, social, telemarketing), ongoing compliance and tender support, and preferential purchasing rates. Head office holds NSI Gold, BAFE, ISO 9001, SafeContractor, Constructionline Gold, FIA, and IFEDA credentials, and has ranked in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for seven consecutive years. The company employs 60+ people across the network; Steve Jackson remains Managing Director.

The company monetises through the franchisor model: a one-time franchise fee of £40,000 + VAT, an ongoing 9% royalty on franchisee turnover, and a 2% marketing fee (total 11% ongoing take rate), plus £40,000 indicative working capital required per franchisee. Franchisees target SMEs, care homes, schools, NHS trusts, councils, landlords, and national-account clients (care home groups, banks, food chains). Reported network turnover grew more than 20% in 2024, with franchisee turnover projections of £250k in year one rising to £500-£550k by year three; renewal rates on maintenance contracts run 88-95% annually.

Name

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd

Legal name

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd

Website

https://franchise.jacksonfire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd is the UK's only dedicated franchisor of fire and security services, founded in 1991. It operates 13 franchise sites across the UK, delivering fire alarm, extinguisher, CCTV, access control, and emergency lighting installation and maintenance to commercial clients via its franchisees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Fire safety services
• Security system installation
• Compliance maintenance
• Fire alarm servicing
• Management franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Mold

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Installation and Maintenance Services: Franchisees earn revenue by installing and maintaining fire safety and security systems for commercial clients: fire alarm installation and servicing, extinguisher supply and maintenance, intruder alarm setup, CCTV systems, access control, emergency lighting, nurse call systems, fire door inspections, and fire risk assessments. This is a mix of one-time project revenue and recurring service revenue.
2. Recurring Maintenance Contracts: Franchisees earn recurring revenue through ongoing maintenance contracts with local businesses. Contracts cover scheduled inspections (quarterly or biannual alarm checks, annual emergency lighting tests, extinguisher servicing), CCTV/access control maintenance, and planned visits. Monitoring and incremental upgrades raise lifetime value. This provides MRR (monthly recurring revenue) and stabilises cash flow.
3. Emergency Call-outs and System Upgrades: Franchisees earn additional revenue from emergency call-outs and urgent system repairs outside of planned maintenance contracts. This provides margin uplift on reactive work and drives upsell opportunities.
4. National Accounts Referrals: Work passed down from the franchisor's national clients (care home groups, banks, food chains, national brands) when there is a job in the franchisee's territory. Franchisees benefit from centrally secured contracts without having to win them independently. This supplements local customer revenue with national account project work.
5. Franchise Royalty and Marketing Fees: The franchisor (Jackson Fire & Security) generates revenue through franchise fees: 9% royalty on franchisee turnover and 2% marketing fee. The initial franchise fee is £40,000 plus VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd is a franchisor of a management franchise business delivering fire safety and security services to commercial clients across the UK. Franchisees install, service, and maintain fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting, nurse call systems, fire doors, and fire risk assessments under the Jackson brand. The franchisor charges a £40,000 initial fee plus 9% royalty and 2% marketing fee on franchisee turnover, providing brand, training, accredited compliance support, and a bespoke job management system.

Product overview

Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd operates as a management franchise business offering a portfolio of fire safety and security services. The core offering is a franchise model that enables entrepreneurs to run their own fire and security business under the established Jackson brand. The service portfolio includes fire alarm installation and servicing, extinguisher supply and maintenance, intruder alarm systems, CCTV systems and monitoring, access control systems, emergency lighting, nurse call systems, fire door inspections, and fire risk assessments. These services are designed to help businesses maintain regulatory compliance while generating recurring maintenance contract revenue for franchisees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Installation and Servicing Installation and ongoing maintenance of fire alarm systems for commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with BS 5839 regulations.
• Extinguisher Supply and Maintenance Supply, installation, and servicing of fire extinguishers to meet legal compliance requirements for businesses.
• Intruder Alarm Setup and Support Installation and maintenance of intruder alarm systems for commercial properties to enhance security.
• CCTV Systems and Monitoring Installation and monitoring of CCTV surveillance systems for security and safety purposes.
• Access Control Systems Electronic access control solutions for managing building entry and security permissions.
• Emergency Lighting Installation and testing of emergency lighting systems for safe evacuation during power outages.
• Nurse Call Systems Communication systems for healthcare facilities enabling patients to summon nursing staff.
• Fire Door Inspections Inspection services for fire doors to ensure proper function and compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Fire Risk Assessments Comprehensive fire risk assessment services to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance for businesses.
• Jackson Fire & Security Management Franchise A management franchise opportunity enabling individuals to run their own fire and security business under the Jackson brand, offering recurring revenue from essential compliance services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Franchisee network turnover grew 20%+ in 2024, with further market growth projected at 9.4%–11.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationJackson Fire & Security franchisee Paul Hogg (Manchester) is a qualified Siemens partner, authorised to sell and install Cerberus Pro fire alarm products and carry out maintenance on Siemens fire systems. This partnership enables franchisees to offer Siemens-certified installation and maintenance services to clients, adding product credibility and expanding service capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FireJackson
• Xx.com/Jackson_Fire
• Instagraminstagram.com/jacksonfiresecurity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-fire-security

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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