Pearle Vision Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Pearle Vision: A Legacy of Personalized Eye Care Excellence

Founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle in Savannah, Georgia, Pearle Vision has grown into a trusted household name in eye care. With over 400 locally owned and operated EyeCare Centers across North America, the company remains dedicated to providing personalized eye care services.

Pearle Vision offers comprehensive eye exams, an extensive selection of designer frames, and on-site prescription lens services. This commitment to convenience and quality sets it apart from competitors, ensuring patients receive attentive care from the exam room to the retail floor.

Staying true to Dr. Pearle's vision, Pearle Vision combines state-of-the-art technology with a personal touch, fostering a neighborhood eye care experience that prioritizes patient satisfaction and eye health.

Training

Pearle Vision provides comprehensive training to its franchisees to ensure successful operation of their EyeCare Centers. This includes a blended training approach covering subject-centered, objective-centered, experience-centered, and opportunity-centered methodologies.

The training consists of virtual classroom instruction, on-the-job experiences in EyeCare Centers, and comprehensive web-based training curricula. These programs include both mandatory and optional training components to offer a customized learning experience.

Franchisees participate in the Franchisee Onboarding training program before opening their EyeCare Centers. This program typically takes place in selected EyeCare Centers or virtual classrooms.

The onboarding process also includes a Focus on Success Onboarding e-learning series, customizable based on the franchisee’s experience, and covers areas such as team management, product knowledge, inventory planning, and patient experience.

Additionally, franchisees complete hands-on training sessions (Session One and Two) of up to five and a half days each in an EyeCare Center.

Pearle Vision may also mandate retraining if a franchisee is not fully adhering to the Pearle Vision system, ensuring ongoing compliance and quality standards. The training programs are guided by experienced professionals with backgrounds in retail management and the optical industry, ensuring relevant and practical guidance.

Territory Protection

Pearle Vision does not grant exclusive territories to its franchisees, which means that franchisees may face competition from other Pearle Vision franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels managed by the franchisor.

Franchisees are authorized to operate at a specific approved location as outlined in their franchise agreement, but they are not guaranteed territorial exclusivity for that area. This policy ensures that the franchisor retains flexibility in expanding its brand presence.

While Pearle Vision may consider geographic boundaries for establishing new franchises, the decision to grant a location is at the sole discretion of the franchisor.