What is the range of the estimated initial franchise fee for a Clear Pest Pros franchise?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $35,000 | $35,000 | Lump sum | On signing the | Us | |
| Fee (1) | Franchise Agreement | |||||
| Initial Package Fee (2) | $38,000 | $38,000 | Lump sum | On signing the Franchise Agreement; not applicable for additional franchises awarded to you | Us and third party vendors | |
| Lease Deposit and | $0 | $1,300 | As agreed | As specified in lease | Lessor | |
| First Month’s | ||||||
| Rent, Utilities (3) | ||||||
| Licenses/Permits | $150 | $500 | As incurred | Before opening as | Governmental | |
| (4) | incurred | Entities | ||||
| Technology | $3,770 | $5,200 | As incurred | Before opening as | Vendors | |
| System (5) | incurred | |||||
| Initial Supplies (6) | $1,300 | $3,900 | As incurred | Before opening as | Vendors | |
| and Inventory | incurred | |||||
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
| Insurance (7) | $3,120 | $6,240 | As agreed | Annually, before opening as incurred | Insurance Companies | |
| Vehicle with | $4,728 | $71,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Third Parties | |
| Upfitting (8) | ||||||
| Costs Incurred While Attending Training (9) | $2,340 | $3,640 | As incurred | Before opening as incurred | Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, Employees | |
| Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses (10) | $1,950 | $6,500 | As incurred | Before opening as incurred | Third Parties | |
| Additional Funds (three months) (11) | $31,200 | $62,400 | As incurred | As incurred | Vendors, Employees and Third Parties | |
| TOTALS (12) | $121,558 | $233,680 | ## B. Conversion Franchise |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | On signing the | Us | |
| Fee (1) | Franchise Agreement | |||||
| Initial Package Fee (2) | $38,000 | $38,000 | Lump sum | On signing the Franchise Agreement; not applicable for additional franchises awarded to you | Us and third party vendors | |
| Lease Deposit and | $0 | $1,300 | As agreed | As specified in lease | Lessor | |
| First Month’s | ||||||
| Rent, Utilities (3) | ||||||
| Licenses/Permits(4) | $0 | $500 | As incurred | Before opening as incurred | Governmental Entities | |
| Technology | $3,770 | $5,200 | As incurred | Before opening as | Vendors | |
| System (5) | incurred | |||||
| Initial Supplies (6) | $1,300 | $3,900 | As incurred | Before opening as | Vendors | |
| and Inventory | incurred | |||||
| Insurance (7) | $3,120 | $6,240 | As agreed | Annually, before opening as incurred | Insurance Companies | |
| Vehicles with | $4,728 | $71,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Third Parties | |
| Upfitting (8) | ||||||
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
| Costs Incurred While Attending Training (9) | $2,340 | $3,640 | As incurred | Before opening as incurred | Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, Employees | |
| Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses (10) | $1,950 | $6,500 | As incurred | Before opening as incurred | Third Parties | |
| Additional Funds (three months) (11) | $31,200 | $62,400 | As incurred | As incurred | Vendors, Employees and Third Parties | |
| TOTALS (12) | $111,408 | $223,680 | #### Notes |
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- In general, none of the expenses listed in the above chart are refundable, except security or utility deposits may be refundable. See Item 5. We may offer financing of a certain amount of the Initial Franchise Fee, as described in more detail in Item 10.
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- See Items 5 and 11.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a standard franchise ranges from $25,000 to $35,000. This fee is paid in a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement and is payable to the franchisor, Clear Pest Pros. The difference in the franchise fee depends on whether the franchise is a standard franchise or conversion franchise.
For prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisees, this means they should budget either $25,000 or $35,000 for the initial franchise fee, depending on the type of franchise they are pursuing. This fee grants them the right to operate a Clear Pest Pros franchise under the company's established brand and system. It is important to note that this fee is generally non-refundable.
Understanding the initial franchise fee is a critical part of assessing the overall investment required to start a Clear Pest Pros franchise. Franchisees should also consider other fees and costs, such as the initial package fee, technology system costs, and vehicle expenses, to get a complete picture of the financial commitment involved.