Are Clear Pest Pros franchisees allowed to negotiate directly with other franchisees regarding Co-Venturing without prior written approval from the franchisor?

According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not allowed to negotiate directly with other franchisees regarding Co-Venturing without prior written approval from the franchisor. The FDD specifies that any project or enterprise undertaken jointly by two or more Clear Pest Pros franchisees is considered "Co-Venturing," and such ventures must be managed through the franchisor.

This requirement means that franchisees must involve Clear Pest Pros in the planning and execution of any joint projects with other franchisees. This ensures that the franchisor maintains control over the brand and standards, and can mediate any potential disputes between franchisees.

For a prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisee, this implies that they cannot independently collaborate with other franchisees on projects or initiatives. Instead, they must seek approval and manage these ventures through the franchisor, which may add an additional layer of process and potential delays to collaborative efforts.