Does Clear Pest Pros have to approve all services offered by the franchisee?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
TRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL**
You must offer and provide only and all of the services that we periodically require for Clear Pest Pros franchisees in the manner that we prescribe, and you may only provide the services we have approved for Clear Pest Pros Businesses ("Services"). You may not market or perform any other services, except the Services, without our express, prior written approval. There are no limits on our right to periodically change required and/or authorized services and service categories, and we may do so at our discretion.
As described in Item 12, you may not advertise or service in any way, any customers outside the Territory, even if the area has not been awarded to another Clear Pest Pros Business or Company Store, without our prior written permission.
We will provide you with guidance regarding setting minimum and/or maximum pricing of services and hours of operation, but you will set your own pricing and schedules. You are required to hire all employees and make any other staffing decisions. You, or if you are an entity, your Managing Owner or Designated General Manager, will be required to devote your full-time best efforts to operate and maintain your Business.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 57–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must offer only the services that Clear Pest Pros periodically requires and prescribes. These services are those approved by Clear Pest Pros for its businesses. Franchisees need express, prior written approval from Clear Pest Pros to market or perform any services beyond those already approved. Clear Pest Pros retains the right to change the required and authorized services and service categories at its discretion.
This means a prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisee's service offerings are limited to what the franchisor dictates. The franchisee cannot independently decide to offer new or different services without explicit permission from Clear Pest Pros. This control allows Clear Pest Pros to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations.
The agreement allows Clear Pest Pros to develop new services, but it is not obligated to offer franchisees the right to provide these new services. If new services are offered, Clear Pest Pros may impose additional requirements such as further training, equipment purchases, additional fees, and the execution of additional agreements. Franchisees are required to participate in these new services as instructed by Clear Pest Pros. Clear Pest Pros also has the discretion to discontinue services, which would then require franchisees to cease offering those services as well.
This aspect of the franchise agreement ensures that Clear Pest Pros can adapt to market changes and maintain brand standards, but it also means franchisees have limited autonomy in their service offerings and must remain aligned with the franchisor's strategic decisions. Franchisees should be prepared for potential additional costs and training requirements associated with new service offerings and the possibility of services being discontinued.