[ FROM THE FDD ]

Pearle Vision's Item 20 shows a net decrease of 16 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Pearle Vision

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 27, 2026.

For Pearle Vision, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $778,696 to $1,228,956 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 27, 2026

5 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does Pearle Vision Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 16 pending cases, 6 concluded, 2 franchisee-initiated, class action, affiliate government order, affiliate class action.

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How Much Does a Pearle Vision Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

7.0%

percentage of gross sales

$779K to $1.2M

484

-16

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Pearle Vision's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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