How many VISION SOURCE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, VISION SOURCE has 3,027 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1996.

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

Yes, SBA loans are available for VISION SOURCE franchises. Historical data shows 34 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for VISION SOURCE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $677,038. The historical default rate is 2.9%.

Is VISION SOURCE a good franchise to buy?

VISION SOURCE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 3,027+ locations, 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.

VISION SOURCE

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Vision Source franchises enable independent optometrists and ophthalmologists to operate eye care centers that diagnose vision and eye health issues, prescribe corrective measures like glasses and contact lenses, and retail eyewear and optical supplies. The business model centers on a cooperative network providing buying power for discounts on products, exchange of best practices, and marketing programs to enhance operations. Target market includes patients seeking comprehensive eye care services.

3,027

Locations

$100K–$450K

Investment

Since 1996

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$100,000 – $450,000

Low: $100,000High: $450,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

2.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Up to 2.5% royalty (standard rate, capped at $48,000/year per office) + no ad fund + no fixed monthly fees

How VISION SOURCE Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 77% of Medical Services franchises
#1 largest franchise system in Medical Services
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Medical Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
VISION SOURCE Current	$100K – $450K	N/A	2.5%	3,027
THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC (UNIT)	$254K – $521K	$40K	7.0%	696
AFC/AMERICAN FAMILY CARE	$956K – $1.5M	$60K	6.0%	304
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE OR MEDICINE SHOPPE	$513K – $896K	N/A	3.0%	271
ANY LAB TEST NOW	$171K – $298K	$55K	7.0%	237
ANY LAB TEST NOW	$145K – $272K	$40K	8.0%	221
Medical Services Average 22 franchises	$257K – $532K	$59K	6.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 22 Medical Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

330

2TX

274

3FL

172

4IL

164

5MI

129

6OH

112

7IN

111

8NY

108

9PA

106

10NC

11TN

12WA

13MO

14KS

15WI

+36 more states

SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans

Average Loan

$677,038

Total Volume

$23.0M

Default Rate

2.9%

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

2,909 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