Silbar Security

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Silbar Security franchises provide uniformed security officers, vehicle patrols, event staffing, surveillance and security consulting. Businesses deliver these services using the brand's protection programs, workforce management software, vehicles and equipment.

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    Silbar Security quick facts

    Is Silbar Security a franchise?
    Yes. Silbar Security offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 7 franchised and 2 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41).
    How much does it cost to open a Silbar Security franchise?
    The Silbar Security Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $145,500–$279,400 for total estimated initial investment: $145,500–$279,400 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15); $92,000–$215,900 for total estimated initial investment: $92,000–$215,900 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Silbar Security initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Silbar Security charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $300 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $250 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Silbar Security disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Silbar Security FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 37). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Silbar Security locations are there?
    The FDD reports 9 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Silbar Security a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $145,500 – $279,400 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 10 separate groups: other measures for 1 Company-owned affiliate locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned affiliate locations; revenue for 1 Company-owned affiliate locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 9 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Silbar Security head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty Fee: 5% of Gross Revenues or $300/month, whichever is greaterMain ongoing fee

    16 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    10 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    1 locations

    Other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    Affiliate Company Store Outlet #2, 2025 calendar year; the location-specific gross revenue is stated as an estimate apportioned from the combined books.
    Period
    Chesapeake/Norfolk/Portsmouth/Suffolk/Virginia Beach, VA
    Excluded
    No exclusion is stated for this disclosed outlet.
    Method
    The books and records for both affiliate outlets are kept as one set; revenue was apportioned between them by the proportion of population residing in each territory.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Years 2023 through 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41

    Net +0 outlets, 2022–2025

    09202218202318202492025+90−9

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

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    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($145,500 – $279,400) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 9 to 9 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 15
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Company Store Outlet #2, 2025 calendar year; the location-specific gr… · PDF p. 38
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: Northern Virginia; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 40
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: South Dallas, Texas; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 39
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: Phoenix, Arizona; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 40
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Company Store Outlet #1, 2025 calendar year; the location-specific gr… · PDF p. 37
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Company Store Outlet #2, Chesapeake/Norfolk/Portsmouth/Suffolk/Virgin… · PDF p. 38
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: Richmond, Virginia; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 39
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: North Dallas, Texas; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 39
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: Houston, Texas; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 39
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised outlet: Central Florida; 2025 calendar year. · PDF p. 39
    13. [13]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 41

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,559
    2024total assets$98,587
    2024common stock$25,000
    2024total shareholders' equity$78,337
    2024total liabilities and shareholders' equity$98,587
    2024total revenues$377,320
    2024total operating expenses$313,467
    2024interest income$1,759
    2024shareholders' equity—beginning of year$70,759
    2024shareholders' equity—end of year$78,337
    2024additional paid-in capital$50,000
    2024retained earnings$3,337

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Estimated initial investment: $92,000 – $215,900 → $145,500 – $279,400
    • Franchise fee: $50,000 → $50,000
    • System size: 18 → 9 units

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 12 · PDF p. 28 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Territory protection: franchisor promises not to establish a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods/services under same or similar marks within the territory

      “You will receive a Territory with a geographic area within which we promise not to establish either a company - owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 12 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Territory protection: franchisor promises not to establish a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar marks within the territory

      “You will receive a Territory with a geographic area within which we promise not to establish either a company - owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Additional paid-in capital — 2024

      “Additional paid-in capital 50,000 $ 50,000 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shipping and delivery — year ended 2024

      “Shipping and delivery 2,882 $ 985 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shipping and delivery — year ended 2023

      “Shipping and delivery 2,882 $ 985 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Travel and entertainment — year ended 2023

      “Travel and entertainment 64,702 $ 79,454 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shareholders' distributions — year ended 2024

      “SHAREHOLDERS' DISTRIBUTIONS (42,980) $ (75,897) $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Travel and entertainment — year ended 2024

      “Travel and entertainment 64,702 $ 79,454 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Furniture and equipment, net — 2024

      “Furniture and equipment, net 3,965 $ 5,341 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Product sales — year ended 2023

      “Product sales 35,122 $ 25,508 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Professional fees — year ended 2023

      “Professional fees 85,304 $ 55,280 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cost of product sales — year ended 2023

      “COST OF PRODUCT SALES 15,053 $ 30,505 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shareholders' distributions — year ended 2023

      “SHAREHOLDERS' DISTRIBUTIONS (42,980) $ (75,897) $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2023

      “Accounts receivable 28,878 $ 28,170 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Additional paid-in capital — 2023

      “Additional paid-in capital 50,000 $ 50,000 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: General and administrative expenses — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “General and administrative expenses 15,401 $ 13,459 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shipping and delivery — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “Shipping and delivery 985 $ 825 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Professional fees — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “Professional fees 55,280 $ 17,107 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Product sales — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “Product sales 25,508 $ 39,625 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Supplies and materials — year ended 2023

      “Supplies and materials 73,704 $ 60,528 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: General and administrative expenses — year ended 2024

      “General and administrative expenses 37,849 $ 15,401 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shareholders' distributions — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “SHAREHOLDERS' DISTRIBUTIONS (75,897) $ (60,507) $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Product sales — year ended 2024

      “Product sales 35,122 $ 25,508 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Furniture and equipment, net — 2023

      “Furniture and equipment, net 3,965 $ 5,341 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Furniture and equipment, net — 2023 comparative statements

      “Furniture and equipment, net 5,341 $ 3,538 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Travel and entertainment — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “Travel and entertainment 79,454 $ 44,212 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cost of product sales — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “COST OF PRODUCT SALES 30,505 $ 76,375 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Supplies and materials — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “Supplies and materials 60,528 $ 36,279 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2024

      “Accounts receivable 28,878 $ 28,170 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Product sales — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “Product sales 25,508 $ 39,625 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Furniture and equipment, net — 2022 comparative statements

      “Furniture and equipment, net 5,341 $ 3,538 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2022 comparative statements

      “Accounts receivable 28,170 $ 29,612 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Travel and entertainment — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “Travel and entertainment 79,454 $ 44,212 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Loan to shareholders — 2023

      “Loan to shareholders 60,385 $ 58,627 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Professional fees — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “Professional fees 55,280 $ 17,107 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shipping and delivery — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “Shipping and delivery 985 $ 825 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Accounts receivable — 2023 comparative statements

      “Accounts receivable 28,170 $ 29,612 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Shareholders' distributions — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “SHAREHOLDERS' DISTRIBUTIONS (75,897) $ (60,507) $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: General and administrative expenses — year ended 2023

      “General and administrative expenses 37,849 $ 15,401 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cost of product sales — year ended 2024

      “COST OF PRODUCT SALES 15,053 $ 30,505 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Supplies and materials — year ended 2022 comparative statements

      “Supplies and materials 60,528 $ 36,279 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: General and administrative expenses — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “General and administrative expenses 15,401 $ 13,459 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 128 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Cost of product sales — year ended 2023 comparative statements

      “COST OF PRODUCT SALES 30,505 $ 76,375 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 116 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Loan to shareholders — 2024

      “Loan to shareholders 60,385 $ 58,627 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Loan to shareholders — 2023 comparative statements

      “Loan to shareholders 58,627 $ 57,057 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 127 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Loan to shareholders — 2022 comparative statements

      “Loan to shareholders 58,627 $ 57,057 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Supplies and materials — year ended 2024

      “Supplies and materials 73,704 $ 60,528 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 21 · PDF p. 117 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Professional fees — year ended 2024

      “Professional fees 85,304 $ 55,280 $”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

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