What specific pest management services are included in the non-compete agreement for Clear Pest Pros?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For a period of 24 months from the time of expiration or termination of this Agreement, you and your owners and, if applicable, your Designated General Manager, shall not (a) engage as an owner, shareholder, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, salesperson, representative, or agent or in any other capacity in any business offering pest management for all manner of ants, spiders, roaches, stinging pests, flying pests and rodents on a recurring and/or one time basis, and other related services, (b) solicit business from Customers of your former Clear Pest Pros Business
or contact any of our suppliers or vendors for any competitive business purpose, or (c) divert or attempt to divert any business or Customer of the Clear Pest Pros Business to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, or do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks or the System or engage in any business relationship with any contacts with Customers or former Customers of the Clear Pest Pros Business, whether with respect to collection of accounts receivable, or to provide them services, or for any other purpose whatsoever, within:
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- the Territory as defined in this Agreement;
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- the geographic area encompassed by the Territories of any Clear Pest Pros franchisees, Company Stores, or any other Clear Pest Pros business operator, as of the date of the termination or expiration of this Agreement; or
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- a geographic area that is contained in a circle having a radius of 50 miles outward from the outside boundary of the Territory as defined in this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, the non-compete agreement restricts franchisees, their owners, and designated general managers from engaging in any business offering specific pest management services. This includes pest management for all manner of ants, spiders, roaches, stinging pests, flying pests, and rodents. The restriction applies to both recurring and one-time services. Additionally, the non-compete extends to other related services.
This non-compete obligation is in effect for 24 months following the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. During this period, franchisees are prohibited from working in the specified pest management services within their former territory, the territories of other Clear Pest Pros franchisees or company stores, and within a 50-mile radius from the boundary of their former territory. This restriction covers various roles such as owner, shareholder, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, salesperson, representative, or agent in any competing business.
Furthermore, the non-compete agreement prevents franchisees from soliciting business from customers of their former Clear Pest Pros Business or contacting Clear Pest Pros' suppliers or vendors for competitive purposes. It also prohibits any actions that could divert business or customers away from Clear Pest Pros to competitors, or any actions that could harm the goodwill associated with the Clear Pest Pros brand or system.
These non-compete terms are designed to protect Clear Pest Pros' market share, customer relationships, and proprietary information. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the scope and duration of these restrictions, as they could significantly impact their ability to work in the pest control industry after leaving the Clear Pest Pros system.