What factors does Clear Pest Pros consider when approving a business site?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your business site, whether you operate from your commercial location, must be located within the Territory, and will be approved by us.
To approve your site, we will consider several factors, such as its size, condition, orientation within the Territory, its co-tenants, traffic patterns, and other details about the location (Section 1.D of the Franchise Agreement).
There is no time limit for us to approve sites, but it will not be unreasonably delayed.
Failure to select a site and open within the prescribed time period is a default of the franchise agreement, any may result in a termination of your franchise agreement.
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 franchisor will consider several factors when approving a franchisee's business site. These factors include the site's size, condition, orientation within the designated territory, the presence of co-tenants, and traffic patterns. Additionally, Clear Pest Pros will assess other details about the location to determine its suitability for a Clear Pest Pros Business.
Clear Pest Pros does not offer assistance with selecting a business site or negotiating any lease or purchase of any site. The franchisee is also responsible for conforming the site to local ordinances and codes and obtaining any required permits. The franchisee is also responsible for hiring and training employees, other than the required training discussed in Section 3.A of the Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that there is no specified time limit for Clear Pest Pros to approve a site, but the approval process will not be unreasonably delayed. Failure to select a site and open the business within the prescribed time period constitutes a default of the franchise agreement, potentially leading to termination of the agreement. The office site may be the franchisee's home or a commercial space.