How long does Clear Pest Pros have to approve or disapprove a proposed franchise transfer?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We shall have 60 days from the date of the written notice to approve or disapprove in writing of your proposed assignment. You acknowledge that the proposed transferee shall be evaluated for approval by us based on the same criteria as is currently being used to assess new franchisees of us and that such proposed transferee shall be provided, if appropriate, with such disclosures as may be required by state or federal law. If we have not given you notice of our approval or disapproval within such period, the request for the transfer or assignment is deemed rejected.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Clear Pest Pros has 60 days from the date of written notice to either approve or disapprove a proposed franchise transfer. This decision must be communicated in writing.
If Clear Pest Pros fails to provide written notice of either approval or disapproval within this 60-day timeframe, the request for transfer is automatically considered rejected. This means a franchisee seeking to transfer their business must ensure Clear Pest Pros acknowledges the transfer request promptly and renders a decision within the specified period.
The FDD also states that the proposed transferee will be evaluated using the same criteria applied to new franchisees. Additionally, Clear Pest Pros must provide the potential transferee with all disclosures required by state or federal law, if applicable. This ensures the new franchisee meets Clear Pest Pros's standards and is fully informed about the franchise opportunity.