How must a Clear Pest Pros franchisee furnish their business?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- See Items 5 and 11. You must purchase from our Approved Supplier an Initial Package consisting of tablet, backpack sprayer, consumables, vehicle magnets, and an allowance for the purchase of required van graphics.
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- This range of opening inventory consists of products and tools you will need for your Clear Pest Pros Business. You must furnish your Business in a manner that we direct. This will include
certain required equipment and tools.
This estimate includes all necessary equipment, supplies and inventory necessary to operate your Clear Pest Pros Business in one Territory over the first three months of operation.
You must purchase or lease at least one van or truck for use in connection with your Clear Pest Pros Business that complies with our standards and specifications.
You will purchase the vehicle from us that will come upfitted with branded graphics, and modeled to hold all fixed equipment.
We currently permit two different service vehicle types.
You will begin with a Ford Transit Low Roof 130.
As the franchised business grows or if the franchised business uses an enclosed trailer for specific services that needs to be towed, then we recommend adding one or more Type 2 service vehicles: Ford Transit 150 LR Van with optional back-up camera.
The vehicle must be in good operating condition regardless of age of vehicle.
All vehicles must be rust and dent free.
We reserve the right to inspect and approve all vehicles used in your Clear Pest Pros Business, and we may require you to upgrade, refurbish or remodel your vehicles such that they comply with our System Standards at any time.
The low range in the above chart assumes that you have an existing white vehicle that complies with our standards and specifications that does not have wrapping that needs to be removed.
You are required to have at least one fully wrapped service vehicle at all times, and you may only use vehicle graphics and wraps we permit.
All vehicle wraps must be ordered from us or one of our authorized vendors.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Package Fee (2) | $38,000 | $38,000 | Lump sum | On signing the Franchise Agreement; not applicable for additional franchises awarded to you | Us and third party vendors |
| Initial Supplies (6) | $1,300 | $3,900 | As incurred | Before opening as | Vendors |
| and Inventory | incurred | ||||
| Vehicle with | $4,728 | $71,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Third Parties |
| Upfitting (8) | |||||
| TOTALS (12) | $111,408 | $223,680 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must furnish their business as directed by Clear Pest Pros, including specific required equipment and tools. This includes all necessary equipment, supplies, and inventory to operate in one territory for the first three months.
Specifically, franchisees must purchase an Initial Package from Clear Pest Pros' Approved Supplier, which includes a tablet, backpack sprayer, consumables, vehicle magnets, and an allowance for required van graphics. Franchisees are also required to purchase or lease at least one van or truck that meets Clear Pest Pros' standards and specifications. The vehicle can be purchased from Clear Pest Pros and will come upfitted with branded graphics and designed to hold all fixed equipment. The FDD specifies that Clear Pest Pros currently permits two different service vehicle types, beginning with a Ford Transit Low Roof 130. As the business grows, Clear Pest Pros recommends adding one or more Ford Transit 150 LR Vans with an optional back-up camera.
The vehicle must be in good operating condition, rust-free, and dent-free. Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to inspect and approve all vehicles and may require franchisees to upgrade, refurbish, or remodel vehicles to comply with system standards. Franchisees must have at least one fully wrapped service vehicle at all times, using only vehicle graphics and wraps permitted by Clear Pest Pros, ordered from Clear Pest Pros or its authorized vendors.
The initial investment for these items varies. The Initial Package Fee is $38,000, paid in a lump sum upon signing the Franchise Agreement. The cost for vehicles with upfitting ranges from $4,728 to $71,000, depending on whether the franchisee already owns a compliant vehicle or needs to purchase a new one. Initial supplies and inventory range from $1,300 to $3,900. These costs are part of the total initial investment, which ranges from $111,408 to $223,680 for a standard franchise.