How much profit can you make with a PEARLE VISION franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a PEARLE VISION franchise ranges from $77,000 to $477,000 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many PEARLE VISION franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, PEARLE VISION has 441 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1980.

Can you get an SBA loan for a PEARLE VISION franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for PEARLE VISION franchises. Historical data shows 146 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for PEARLE VISION franchisees, with an average loan amount of $425,415. The historical default rate is 0.7%.

Is PEARLE VISION a good franchise to buy?

PEARLE VISION shows several positive indicators: established brand with 441+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

PEARLE VISION

Pearle Vision franchises retail optical EyeCare Centers that dispense prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and ancillary items like non-prescription sunglasses and solutions, often operated in conjunction with an on-site optometric or ophthalmologic office and finishing lab. The business model licenses the Pearle Vision brand, system, marks, operating procedures, and marketing programs to franchisees who maintain quality standards to qualify as in-network providers for managed vision care plans. It targets families, patients, and retail customers seeking comprehensive eye care products and services throughout the United States.

441

Locations

Since 1980

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

8.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$400 – $400

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + 8% ad fund + $400/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: Data for 161 All Reporting OD Owner EyeCare Centers for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024. These centers have at least one year of operating results and have submitted Full Service Operating Model Unaudited Financial Statements and MFRs. These EyeCare Centers are owned by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

* All monetary amounts are in thousands ($000s). Average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, revenue bottom quartile, average EBITDA, and EBITDA margin percentage are directly extracted from 'Table 1A – Summary of Table 1B' for 'ALL REPORTING OD OWNER EYECARE CENTERS'. Best guess profit range (low and high) is derived from the 4th Quartile ($77,000) and 1st Quartile ($477,000) EBITDA values respectively, as reported in the same table.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How PEARLE VISION Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
PEARLE VISION Current	N/A	$30K	7.0%	441
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PEARLE VISION franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

146

Average Loan

$425,415

Total Volume

$62.1M

Default Rate

0.7%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

460 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Primarily antitrust, breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation/omissions, unpaid royalties and advertising fees disputes with current and former Pearle Vision franchisees, including post-termination obligations enforcement.