What is the Clear Pest Pros franchisee's obligation regarding the failure to pay rent?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD does not explicitly state the Clear Pest Pros franchisee's obligation regarding the failure to pay rent. However, the document does state that the franchisee must be in full compliance with the agreement. The agreement also states that Clear Pest Pros has the right to terminate the agreement if the franchisee fails to perform or comply with any one or more of the terms or conditions of the agreement.

While the FDD does not specifically address the failure to pay rent, it does mention the franchisee's obligation to pay taxes. The franchisee promises to pay all taxes as required by local, state, or federal laws regarding the products, service, or equipment furnished or used in connection with the operation of the Clear Pest Pros Business. The franchisee also promises to promptly pay Clear Pest Pros, when due, the amount of all sales taxes, use taxes, personal property taxes, and similar taxes imposed upon, required to be collected, or paid by them, to the franchisee's state and/or local government, on account of services or goods furnished by Clear Pest Pros to the franchisee through sale, lease, or otherwise, or on account of collection by Clear Pest Pros of the Initial Franchise Fee, the Initial Package Fee, Marketing and Operations Package Fee, Equipment and Product Package Fee Royalties, or any other payments to Clear Pest Pros under the Agreement.

To fully understand a Clear Pest Pros franchisee's obligations regarding failure to pay rent, it is important to review the franchise agreement in its entirety and to seek legal counsel. Prospective franchisees should ask the franchisor for specific details on the potential consequences of failing to pay rent, including potential termination of the franchise agreement and any financial penalties.