Pearle VisionFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Health & Wellness — Eye Care / Retail Optical franchise. Founded in 1961. Headquartered in Mason, OH.

Investment

$699.5K - $1.3M

Franchise Fee

$30K

Royalty

7%

+ 8% marketing

Total Units

500

Mason, OH Founded 1961Health & Wellness · Eye Care / Retail Optical

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2023 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Pearle Vision franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Pearle Vision franchise ranges from $699.5K - $1.3M. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Pearle Vision franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Pearle Vision is $30K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Pearle Vision's ongoing fees?+
Pearle Vision franchisees pay a 7% royalty fee on gross sales and a 8% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Pearle Vision franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Pearle Vision has 500 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Pearle Vision's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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