What standards must a transferee meet to be approved by Clear Pest Pros?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tions below. Any such Transfer without our prior written approval, will be void and will constitute a breach of this Agreement. We will not, however, unreasonably withhold our approval provided that the conditions specified below are met, which we will determine in our sole discretion:
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- you are in full compliance with this Agreement or any other agreement between you and us, our affiliates, or our designated/approved suppliers and vendors, and you have paid all accrued monetary obligations to us, our affiliates, and our designated/approved suppliers and vendors;
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- the transferee has demonstrated sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to meet our then-current standards and qualifications for new franchisees, which may include aptitude or assessment testing;
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- the transferee and its owners, affiliates, and owners' immediate family members are not engaged in a competitive business, unless they agree to operate all competitive businesses that provide 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 as a part of the System;
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- you provide us with written authorization to release to the transferee any and all information about the operation of the Clear Pest Pros Business which we have collected;
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- at our option, the transferee must sign our then-current form of franchise agreement for a full term, the personal guaranty and all other required exhibits, the terms of which may material differ from the terms of this Agreement;
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- in the case of an installment sale, a transaction where Franchisee provides financing to transferee, transferee pays Franchisee via a promissory note or other structured payment plan, Franchisee must continue to guarantee performance and all payment obligations to Franchisor under this Agreement until the final closing of the installment sale or final payment of such structured payment arrangement;
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- if you finance any part of the sale price of the transferred interest, then (a) you agree and will assure that all of the transferee's obligations under any promissory notes or agreements are subordinate to the transferee's obligation to pay Royalties and other amounts due to us and otherwise to comply with this Agreement, (b) you will not hold any security interest reserved in the business, and (c) you will enter into a comfort letter assuring us that the transferee will meet its obligations under the Franchise Agreement, and reaffirming your guaranty of the Franchise Agreement.
8. you pay us:
a. our then-current Transfer Fee, as published in our Operations Manual. The Transfer Fee is due upon our preparation of the required transfer documentation (consent to transfer and assignment agreement and/or preparation of transferee's franchise agreement), and is non-refundable at such time;
b. all Royalties for completed jobs up through the date of closing, fees, amounts owed under any promissory notes with us, Late Payment Fees, Late Report Fees, NSF Fees, Interest Fees, and all other fees or amounts owed to us, plus interest; and
c. Our then-current Referral Fee, all commissions, broker fees or other similar expenses if: (i) you list the Clear Pest Pros Business with a broker, lead referral network or similar entity; or (ii) the transferee is referred to you or us by a broker, lead referral network or similar entity;
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- the transferee has successfully completed our Initial Training program;
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- the transferee must assume and agree to be bound by all outstanding obligations to customers and clients of the Clear Pest Pros Business;
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- you, your principals, and the transferee (if we have a prior relationship with the transferee) sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our shareholders, officers, directors, employees, and agents (such requirement to sign a general release is subject to change in our sole discretion);
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- we have approved the material terms and conditions of the transfer , the form of purchase and sale agreement, and determined that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the transferee's operation of the Clear Pest Pros Business;
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- in the event of an approved transfer to a wholly owned corporation or limited liability company, we will require you to own and control at least 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock or other ownership interest;
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- you must have attended Initial Training and your business must be open in order to transfer the Clear Pest Pros Business;
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee wishing to transfer their business must meet several requirements for the transferee to be approved. The transferee must demonstrate sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to meet Clear Pest Pros's then-current standards for new franchisees, potentially including aptitude or assessment testing. The transferee and their affiliates must not be engaged in any competitive business unless they agree to operate those businesses as part of the Clear Pest Pros system.
The transferring franchisee must be in full compliance with all agreements with Clear Pest Pros and have paid all outstanding monetary obligations. Clear Pest Pros requires written authorization to release any information about the business's operation to the transferee. At Clear Pest Pros's option, the transferee must sign the then-current franchise agreement, personal guaranty, and all other required exhibits, which may differ materially from the original agreement. If the franchisee finances any part of the sale, the transferee's obligations must be subordinate to their obligations to pay royalties and other amounts due to Clear Pest Pros. The franchisee must also provide a comfort letter assuring that the transferee will meet its obligations under the Franchise Agreement, and reaffirming the franchisee's guaranty of the Franchise Agreement.
The transferee must successfully complete Clear Pest Pros's Initial Training program and agree to be bound by all outstanding obligations to customers and clients of the business. Both the franchisee and the transferee must sign a general release of claims against Clear Pest Pros. Clear Pest Pros must approve the material terms of the transfer, the purchase and sale agreement, and determine that the price and terms of payment will not adversely affect the transferee's operation of the business. The transferee must obtain and maintain all required permits and licenses and, if required by Clear Pest Pros, purchase all or a portion of the Initial Package, new or refurbished equipment, inventory, new vehicles/vehicle wraps, and complete any required remodeling or upgrades to comply with current System Standards. Clear Pest Pros has 60 days from written notice to approve or disapprove the proposed assignment, and the transferee will be evaluated based on the same criteria as new franchisees. Failure to receive notice within this period is deemed a rejection.