Franchising & Frames

Eyewear has come a long way in terms of technology, style and perception. Glasses are no longer viewed only as tools to correct vision; they are also seen as fashion accessories. This cultural shift in perception is helping to support the thriving optical retail industry. Glasses have moved from medical necessity to fashion statement. Everyone […]
Area Development Agreements Provide a Fast Track to Pearle Vision Multi-Unit Ownership

Pearle Vision multi-unit owners all launch their careers with the brand in different ways, but for many of them, the first step is signing an area development agreement. An area development agreement grants franchisees exclusive territory rights in exchange for signing a contract to open a certain number of units in a particular market within […]
Female licensed owners find community and opportunity with Pearle Vision

Pearle Vision takes pride in the diversity found among its licensed owners. Female owners tout both the sense of community and the professional opportunities they found when they joined Pearle Vision. Female franchise owners come to Pearle Vision from a variety of backgrounds. Some are entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in a franchise where […]
Check Out Marketing Webinar With Pearle Vision’s Doug Zarkin

Pearle Vision Vice President and Head of Marketing Doug Zarkin was featured on a recent Franchise Update Media webinar, “Marketing Innovation with Impact.” Zarkin was joined by Rich Hope, Chief Marketing Officer for Jersey Mike’s Subs, and Therese Thilgen, CEO and Co-Founder of Franchise Update Media. Zarkin and Hope discussed lessons learned in working with […]
3 Paths to Multi-unit Ownership with Pearle Vision
Pearle Vision’s licensed owners, including multi-unit owners, come from many backgrounds and travel different paths. Meet three multi-unit owners: Expanding the Family Business Dr. Jeff Butcher and his son, Dr. Chris Butcher, operate three Pearle Vision centers in Oklahoma and six in Florida. They have an area development deal in Tampa for 15 centers, so […]
Our Franchisees Share Some of the Advantages of Pearle Vision
Here are our franchisees’ answers to the question, “Why Pearle Vision?” Pearle Vision is built around the neighborhood doctor and a strong focus on the patient experience. Pearle Vision offers extensive support to its franchisees so that local business owners can devote more time to what’s important: providing genuine eye care. As one of the […]
Pearle Vision gives veterans discount on franchise fees

Pearle Vision recognizes the unique skill sets that veterans bring to entrepreneurship, specifically franchising. Often naturally talented when it comes to following a proven system, working as part of a team and understanding how small tasks contribute to the overall big picture, veterans with entrepreneurial ambitions can make excellent franchisees. For this reason, honorably discharged […]
Experience the Journey to Pearle Vision® Franchise Ownership

Learn more about one of Pearle Vision’s licensed owners, who shared her journey to franchise ownership with NewGradOptometry.com For nearly 40 years, Pearle Vision has supported its licensed owners with best-in-class business, training and support systems to help them feel confident in their practices and to ensure they can stay focused on patient care. Franchising […]
Falling in love with an opticianry career through Pearle Vision

Support and business model of Pearle Vision enabled Licensed Operator Leanne Perry to switch to an opticianry career and business ownership Many of Pearle Vision’s licensed operators come from different walks of life – not all are optometrists or even working in the eye care field. Take Leanne Perry, for example. Pearle Vision is her […]
How Pearle Vision® Strives to Stand Out Among Optical Business Opportunities

We think Pearle Vision’s history, reputation and operational systems help our business opportunity stand out compared to the optical franchise competition With so much optical franchise competition, it can be tough to figure out which business opportunity is right for you. At Pearle Vision, we’re proud of a long history that has given us the […]