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Silbar Security
Silbar Security franchises operate law enforcement-based security service businesses offering uniformed security officers, vehicle patrol services, event staffing, surveillance, consulting, and related security services. They utilize proprietary protection programs, state-of-the-art technology, security workforce management software, and law enforcement-grade vehicles and equipment to provide cost-effective crime protection. The target market includes residential and commercial contracted clients.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty (min. $300/mo) + 1% ad fund (min. $250/mo) + $1,500/mo franchise support fee (or 2% greater) + $750/mo local advertising + approx. $67/mo third-party software fees.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 7 franchised outlets operated for the entire 2025 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue calculated from the sum of the 7 franchised outlets' gross revenues divided by 7. Median gross revenue is the middle value of the sorted gross revenues. Top quartile revenue is the average of the top 2 units ($1,059,109 and $1,250,826). Bottom quartile revenue is the average of the bottom 2 units ($195,224 and $264,270). Profit metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit range) could not be determined as the document explicitly states that the figures do not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $655,566
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What if law enforcement expertise met franchising in the booming security sector? Silbar Security leverages proprietary programs and cutting-edge tech for crime protection, with Item 19 offering revenue insights from its compact network. Yet amid zero recent growth, does this 2015 starter hold breakout potential or signal caution for investors?
Item 7 details a realistic entry: $50,000 franchise fee within a $145,500-$279,400 total investment, covering law enforcement-grade vehicles, software, and setup. Ongoing fees stack up aggressively—5% royalty (minimum $300/month), 1% ad fund ($250/month min), plus a $1,500/month franchise support fee (or the greater of 2% of gross), $750/month local advertising, and ~$67/month for third-party software. Item 19 shines here, disclosing average gross revenue of $655,566 and median $486,432 across locations, suggesting top performers thrive while medians reflect variability in a service-heavy model.
System metrics paint a nascent picture: 7 franchise and 2 corporate locations as of 2025, flat from 2024 (+0% growth), but projecting 7 new units alongside 2 transfers. Three SBA loans average $133,333, indicating accessible financing. For buyers, strong per-unit revenue offsets high fees and stagnation risks in a 10-year-old system—ideal if you target residential/commercial contracts in underserved markets, but scrutinize support value amid extras.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Silbar Security Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Security Services (ranked #3 of 6)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Security Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Security Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Silbar Security Current | $146K – $279K | $50K | 5.0% | 7 |
| SIGNAL 88 SECURITY | $160K – $10.2M | $150K | 4.0% | 1,883 |
| Pop-A-Lock | $170K – $228K | $75K | 7.0% | 397 |
| THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS | $148K – $399K | $75K | 8.0% | 98 |
| BLUE EAGLE INVESTIGATIONS | $57K – $166K | $50K | 20.0% | 16 |
| GOJOE PATROL | $91K – $152K | $45K | 5.0% | 2 |
Security Services Average 6 franchises | $128K – $1.9M | $74K | 8.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Security Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Silbar Security franchisees (2018 – 2021)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
3 SBA loans on record
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5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Silbar Security franchise ranges from $145,500 to $279,400. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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