U.S. Defense Solutions

$USDSF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Founded2012
Completeness19/34 (56%)
Years in Business13
Began Franchising
HQGreenwood, IN
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(317) 300-8192
Email
FDD IssuedApril 28, 2022
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Franchisor

As a USDS franchisee, you will own and operate a retail store that specializes in the sale of long guns, handguns, ammunition, firearms-related equipment and accessories, protective equipment, recreational supplies, and other branded merchandise.

USDS is a Delaware LLC formed in 2020, co-led by Mike Acton and Chad Laughner. It has four affiliates, including USDS Lending, which offers financing to franchisees.

As a USDS franchisee, you will own and operate a retail store that specializes in the sale of long guns, handguns, ammunition, firearms-related equipment and accessories, protective equipment, recreational supplies, and other branded merchandise.

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Inside the full scorecard
FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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