Besides Clear Pest Pros,
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Company | State/Type of Entity | Date of Formation | Number of Outlets | Franchise Offering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFG | |||||
| HOODZ International, LLC (“HOODZ”) | Delaware LLC | Oct. 3, 2008 | 131 | Performing commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, inspection, maintenance and restoration services. | |
| DUCTZ International, LLC | Michigan | Mar. 30, | 62 | HVAC system restoration, coil | |
| (“DUCTZ”) | LLC | 2004 | cleaning and dryer vent. | ||
| 1 800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC (“1 800 WD”) | Delaware LLC | Apr. 16, 2015 | 175 | Water damage restoration services, carpet cleaning services, mold remediation, odor removal, fire and smoke and related cleaning services. | |
| Patch Boys International, LLC (“The Patch Boys”) | Delaware LLC | May 6, 2020 | 284 | Performing light restoration and reconstruction services in residential homes and commercial businesses. | |
| RedBox+ International, LLC | Michigan | May 28, | 253 | Dumpster and portable restroom | |
| (“REDBOX+”) | LLC | 2021 | rental services | ||
| PACKOUTZ International, LLC (“BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ”) | Delaware LLC | August 29, 2019 | 130 | Contents restoration, packing, cleaning, and permanent climate-controlled storage. | |
| PLUMBERZ International, LLC (“Z PLUMBERZ”) | Delaware LLC | Mar. 25, 2019 | 31 | Plumbing, sewer, and drain service to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. | |
| 1-800-BOARDUP International, LLC* (“1-800- BOARDUP”) | Delaware LLC | July 8, 2022 | 53 LSP, 51 Company -Owned | Emergency structural stabilization services | |
| Cool Binz International, LLC | Michigan | September | 3 | Temperature-controlled portable | |
| (“COOL BINZ”) | LLC | 29, 2022 | storage solutions | ||
| JunkCo+ International, LLC | Delaware | January 25, | 0 | Junk removal and demolition | |
| LLC | 2024 | services | |||
| HOODZ Canada, Inc. | Federal company (Canada) | Oct. 4, 2011 | 1 | Performing commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, inspection, maintenance and restoration services. | |
| DUCTZ Canada, Inc. | Federal company (Canada) | Jan. 12, 2018 | 2 | HVAC restoration and duct cleaning services to various large volume, emergency, and rapid response projects. | |
| Patch Boys Canada, Inc. | Federal company (Canada) | Jan. 12, 2018 | 0 | Performing light restoration and reconstruction services in residential homes and commercial businesses. | |
| BELFOR | |||||
| Winmar (Canada) International Ltd. (“Winmar”) | Federal company (Canada) | Dec. 7, 2018 | 91 | Restoration services for residential and commercial properties across Canada that specialize in water damage, fire | |
| Company | State/Type of Entity | Date of Formation | Number of Outlets | Franchise Offering and smoke restoration services, mold inspection and removal as well as damage restoration and recovery. | * 1-800 BOARDUP International, LLC is a "fractional franchise" as it is defined in 16 CFR §436,2(d)(2007). In some states, 1-800 BOARDUP, International, LLC is not considered a franchise. |
Our parent, BFG, also owns the following companies that do not currently have or offer franchises, but reserve the right to do so in the future, and may offer products or services to franchisees:
| Company | State/ Type of Entity | Date of Formation | Principal Address | Number of Outlets | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCTZ North America, LLC (“DZNA”) | Delaware LLC | July 24, 2007 | 5405 Data Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | 5 (company -owned DUCTZ Businesse s) | HVAC restoration and duct cleaning services to various large volume, emergency, and rapid response projects. |
| HOODZ North America, LLC (“HZNA”) | Delaware LLC | Nov. 12, 2009 | 5405 Data Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | 6 (company -owned HOODZ Businesse s) | Commercial exhaust hood system and oven cleaning, inspection, maintenance and restoration services. |
| PACKOUTZ North America, LLC (“BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ NA”) | Michigan LLC | March 25, 2019 | 5405 Data Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | 1 | Contents restoration, packing, cleaning, and permanent climate-controlled storage. |
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 11–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Clear Pest Pros, formerly known as Safer Home Services until March 2025, is affiliated with several other companies through its parent company, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (BFG). These affiliates operate in various industries, including restoration services, cleaning, and portable storage solutions. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these relationships as they may present both opportunities and potential conflicts.
Specifically, the FDD lists several affiliate companies with their respective industries and number of outlets. These include HOODZ International, LLC, which focuses on commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning with 131 outlets, and DUCTZ International, LLC, specializing in HVAC system restoration with 62 outlets. Other affiliates include 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC with 175 outlets offering water damage restoration, and The Patch Boys International, LLC, providing light restoration services with 284 outlets. PACKOUTZ International, LLC, with 130 outlets, handles contents restoration, while PLUMBERZ International, LLC, operates 31 plumbing service locations. Additionally, 1-800-BOARDUP International, LLC provides emergency structural stabilization services with 53 LSP and 51 company-owned locations.
Furthermore, the Clear Pest Pros FDD mentions affiliates operating in Canada, such as HOODZ Canada, Inc. and DUCTZ Canada, Inc., indicating the parent company's reach extends beyond the United States. Cool Binz International, LLC, with 3 outlets, offers temperature-controlled portable storage solutions, and JunkCo+ International, LLC, is involved in junk removal and demolition services, although it currently has no outlets. Safer Home Services North America, LLC, an affiliate, continues to operate under the former brand name and offers similar services to Clear Pest Pros. These affiliated brands could offer cross-promotional opportunities or shared resources for Clear Pest Pros franchisees.
BELFOR Holdings, Inc. owns and operates 154 outlets in the United States and Canada as of December 31, 2024, providing property and electronic restoration, machinery refurbishment, and other related services. ASP BF Intermediate Sub, LLC purchased BELFOR Holdings, Inc. on April 4, 2019, making it the full owner. Understanding the scope and nature of these affiliated businesses is crucial for prospective franchisees to assess the competitive landscape and potential synergies within the BELFOR Franchise Group.