From whom will the Clear Pest Pros franchisee purchase the vehicle?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 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. The high range in the above chart assumes that you are purchasing a brand new vehicle with decals and includes a down payment, administrative fee, and three (3) months' lease payments, but does not include sales tax. 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.
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- Although we do not charge any additional fees for the Initial Training program for up to four people, you must pay any wages due to your employees as well as travel, food and lodging expenses incurred by you and your employees during Initial Training. The cost will depend on the distance you and your employees must travel and the type of accommodations you choose.
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Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may purchase the vehicle from Clear Pest Pros. The FDD states that the franchisee will purchase the vehicle from Clear Pest Pros, and it will come upfitted with branded graphics and modeled to hold all fixed equipment. The vehicle must comply with Clear Pest Pros' standards and specifications.
The FDD permits two different service vehicle types. Franchisees 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 Clear Pest Pros recommends 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, and all vehicles must be rust and dent free.
Clear Pest Pros reserves the right to inspect and approve all vehicles used in the Clear Pest Pros Business, and it may require franchisees to upgrade, refurbish, or remodel their vehicles such that they comply with the System Standards at any time. Franchisees are required to have at least one fully wrapped service vehicle at all times, and they may only use vehicle graphics and wraps Clear Pest Pros permits. All vehicle wraps must be ordered from Clear Pest Pros or one of its authorized vendors.
The table in Item 7 provides an estimated initial investment for a vehicle with upfitting, ranging from $4,728 to $71,000. The payments are arranged before opening and are made to third parties. The low range assumes that the franchisee has an existing white vehicle that complies with Clear Pest Pros' standards and specifications that does not have wrapping that needs to be removed. The high range assumes that the franchisee is purchasing a brand new vehicle with decals and includes a down payment, administrative fee, and three months' lease payments, but does not include sales tax.