No. An optical background is beneficial, but industry-specific knowledge is not required. Everything you need to know is contained in our business model and training systems.

We provide franchisees with support in the areas of insurance and billing, including claims processing, customer and vendor billing, and payment services. Our goal is to help simplify managing these key aspects of your business.

Ideally, franchisees will be in-store on a full-time basis, but we understand that is not always possible. If you must be absent, or even semi-absent from the premises, you will need to hire a full-time store manager to oversee the day-to-day practice.

The initial franchise fee for a single location is $30,000. The total initial investment is between $679,760 – $1,268,624. Your initial investment range is noted in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Yes. Our Ignite (Independent Conversion) offering allows for the conversion of an existing optical outlet to a Pearle Vision location.

Potential franchisees should have a minimum liquid capital of $100,000 and minimum net worth of $300,000.

The royalty structure breaks down as follows:

Single Store:

• 7% on retail sales
• Advertising is 6% national & 2% local on retail sales

Ignite (Independent Conversion):

• 0% on existing retail sales with 7% on incremental retail sales
• Advertising is 6% national & 2% local on retail sales

Area Development Agreement (ADA):

This type of agreement, for three or more stores, replaces the 7% royalty on retail sales with the following:

• 4.9% (5+ unit ADA) on retail sales OR 5.9% (3-4 unit ADA) on retail sales
• Advertising is still 6% national & 2% local on retail sales

Our seasoned OD Recruitment team will help you find a Doctor of Optometry (OD) for your EyeCare Center. Our Ignite Conversion program may help investors acquire an existing optometry practice with an OD already in place. We cannot guarantee to find you an optometrist, but will assist in the process.

A typical EyeCare Center can open with 4-5 employees, with additional staff hired on as needed. Many locations operate with a small, yet highly skilled workforce.

Although we do not offer internal financing, we do have relationships with financial institutions to help provide the funds needed to purchase your Pearle Vision location.

Yes, Pearle Vision locations are typically 2,000 square feet and are typically located in a high-profile strip center. We can provide demographic data for centers in any trade area nationwide.

Yes, veterans receive a 20% reduction of the standard franchise fee.

Complete our form by clicking here and one of our sales directors will contact you to start the process.