Silbar Security
Business & Professional Services · Security & Investigations
- Active units
- 7
- Avg unit volume
- $562k
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Silbar Security
Silbar Security is a leading security company serving the Hampton Roads area, including Chesapeake and Norfolk. With a strong foundation in law enforcement, Silbar Security offers a range of professional and innovative security services. Their flagship service is the vehicle patrol, where their uniquely branded, police-grade vehicles conduct randomized visits to properties, providing the highest level of crime deterrence available. Additionally, Silbar Security offers armed or unarmed security officers on both short and long-term basis. These officers are highly trained, efficient, and equipped with advanced technologies, including police-grade body-worn video cameras. Silbar Security is also well-known for its exceptional event staffing services. From single-day to multi-day events hosting thousands of attendees, their event staff associates are continuously updated to ensure the highest level of service. Founded by law enforcement, Silbar Security is revolutionizing the security industry. Their commitment to enhanced training, advanced technologies, and the use of police-grade vehicles sets them apart from other security companies. With Silbar Security, you can expect proven and professional security services that are unmatched in the industry. Transition to a more secure workplace with Silbar Security, who are dedicated to bringing positive change to the security industry.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Franchisor financing
May finance up to 50% of the Initial Franchise Fee (maximum 25000) at 0% APR over 24 months
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
500.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% off the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified veterans, active duty, retired, and former law enforcement officers and first responders
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations7
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$212k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.