To whom may fees associated with the Clear Pest Pros Software and Required Software be payable?

According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for paying all fees associated with the Required Software and the Clear Pest Pros Software. These fees may be payable either to Clear Pest Pros itself or to the franchisor's approved or designated suppliers.

This means that as a Clear Pest Pros franchisee, you should anticipate regular expenses related to the software systems necessary to operate the business. The franchisor retains the flexibility to either directly collect these fees or designate specific vendors to whom you must make payments. It is important to clarify with Clear Pest Pros which software components require direct payment to the franchisor versus payments to third-party suppliers.

Clear Pest Pros also maintains the right to modify the software and system requirements, potentially leading to additional costs for upgrades, changes, or new software. Franchisees are obligated to comply with these changes at their own expense, so it's crucial to factor in potential future technology-related costs when assessing the overall investment. Understanding the typical lifecycle and upgrade costs associated with the Clear Pest Pros Software and Required Software is an important due diligence step.