Is a Clear Pest Pros franchisee required to purchase the vehicle wrapped from an approved supplier?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Currently, you are required to purchase or lease the initial vehicle from us or our then-current approved supplier(s). We also reserve the right to require that you purchase all additional vehicles that
you may purchase during the term of your franchise agreement through our approved supplier(s). Clear Pest Pros Businesses will use vehicles that meet our design and operating specifications for model type, color, upfitting, trademark representation, and appearance. These specifications are included in our Manuals. All vehicles purchased or leased for the Clear Pest Pros Business are to be, and maintained, in a "good" condition as defined by KELLEY BLUE BOOK ("good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects). The paint, body and interior must have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there may not be any major mechanical problems. All vehicles used in connection with the Clear Pest Pros Business should be rust free and decaled or wrapped as required by Clear Pest Pros and the decals are to be free of defects. We may require that you purchase/lease a new vehicle or remodel/refurbish your existing vehicles to meet our then-current System Standards at any time during the Term, at your expense. You are required to purchase the vehicle wrapped from an approved supplier. We may require you to install a GPS system on your service vehicles.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 32–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase their vehicles wrapped from an approved supplier. Clear Pest Pros requires franchisees to purchase or lease their initial vehicle from Clear Pest Pros or its approved suppliers. Clear Pest Pros also reserves the right to require franchisees to purchase all additional vehicles through their approved suppliers during the term of the franchise agreement.
The vehicles used for the Clear Pest Pros business must meet specific design and operating specifications, including model type, color, upfitting, trademark representation, and appearance, as detailed in the manuals. All vehicles must be maintained in good condition, as defined by KELLEY BLUE BOOK, meaning they should be free of major defects, with only minor blemishes on the paint, body, and interior, and no major mechanical problems. Vehicles should also be rust-free and properly decaled or wrapped as required by Clear Pest Pros.
Clear Pest Pros retains the right to mandate that franchisees purchase or lease a new vehicle or remodel or refurbish existing vehicles to meet the current system standards at any time during the franchise term, with the franchisee bearing the expense. Additionally, Clear Pest Pros may require franchisees to install a GPS system on their service vehicles. These requirements ensure uniformity and quality across all Clear Pest Pros businesses, but also represent a potentially significant ongoing investment for the franchisee.