How is "good" condition defined for Clear Pest Pros vehicles?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All vehicles purchased or leased for the Clear Pest Pros Business are to be, and maintained, in a "good" condition as defined by KELLY 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. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal. All vehicles used in connection with the business are to be decaled as required by us
and the decals are to be free of defects. You will be required to submit photos of all vehicles used in connection with the Clear Pest Pros Business in the manner and format we prescribe;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, vehicles used for the business must be maintained in "good" condition, which is defined by KELLY BLUE BOOK standards. This means the vehicle should be free of any major defects. The paint, body, and interior should have only minor blemishes, if any, and there should not be any major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, it should be very minimal.
Clear Pest Pros requires franchisees to submit photos of all vehicles used in connection with the business in a prescribed manner and format. Additionally, all vehicles used in connection with the business are to be decaled as required by Clear Pest Pros, and the decals are to be free of defects.
Maintaining vehicles to this standard is part of Clear Pest Pros' System Standards, which franchisees must adhere to. Failure to maintain the vehicles in good condition could be a breach of the franchise agreement. This ensures a consistent brand image and operational standard across all Clear Pest Pros locations.