What activities are franchisees expected to complete during the Clear Pest Pros JumpStart training program?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must successfully complete our JumpStart Initial Training program (hereinafter, "JumpStart," Section 3.A of the Franchise Agreement) within two (2) months of signing the Franchise Agreement, before attending in-person business operations and managerial Training (hereinafter,
"Initial Training") and before the opening of Clear Pest Pros Business. This includes our comprehensive preparation program that includes numerous pre-opening activities and may last approximately three (3) to six (6) weeks, depending on the pace you establish to complete activities. During the JumpStart training program, with guidance from our training team and the brand president, along with training manuals and online modules, you must review the Operations Manuals, complete a territory review, coordinate your initial advertising program, acquire proper insurance, select and lease office space (if applicable), and acquire all permits, licenses, and approved vehicles. Most JumpStart activities are conducted in your hometown with virtual assistance from our office staff. You begin JumpStart immediately upon your execution of the Franchise Agreement and payment of the Initial Franchise Fee. During JumpStart, we will schedule Initial Training for you to attend. Sessions are typically offered each month. Final confirmation of your scheduled classroom training may be contingent upon your successful completion of the JumpStart program and activities.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the JumpStart Initial Training program is a comprehensive preparation program that includes numerous pre-opening activities. This program may last approximately three to six weeks, depending on the franchisee's pace in completing the activities. Franchisees are expected to complete this training within two months of signing the Franchise Agreement, before attending in-person business operations and managerial Initial Training, and before opening their Clear Pest Pros Business.
During the JumpStart training program, franchisees must review the Operations Manuals, complete a territory review, and coordinate their initial advertising program. They also need to acquire proper insurance, select and lease office space (if applicable), and obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approved vehicles. The Clear Pest Pros training team and the brand president will provide guidance, along with training manuals and online modules, to assist franchisees in completing these activities.
Most JumpStart activities are conducted in the franchisee's hometown with virtual assistance from the Clear Pest Pros office staff. Franchisees begin JumpStart immediately upon executing the Franchise Agreement and paying the Initial Franchise Fee. During JumpStart, Clear Pest Pros will schedule the franchisee to attend Initial Training, with sessions typically offered each month. However, final confirmation of the scheduled classroom training may depend on the successful completion of the JumpStart program and activities.