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About Pearle Vision

In 1961, Dr. Stanley Pearle began the concept of one-stop, total eye care with the opening of the Pearle Vision Center in Savannah, Georgia. There he combined complete eye exams with an extensive selection of eyewear. Then, in 1981, Pearle Vision began offering franchises to select doctors and opticians. Today, Pearle Vision is owned by Luxottica.

Don’t take the care of your eyes for granted, trust them to the people who have been caring for eyes since 1961. At every neighborhood Pearle Vision, we believe that from the exam room to the retail floor you deserve genuine EyeCare. We’re experts who know every appointment begins and ends with trust. And every pair of glasses acts as a symbol of our commitment to you, your family, and to our community.

At Pearle Vision, we know delivering genuine eye care starts with our licensees. That’s why we offer a strong care centered business model backed by an experienced team of business experts. You get to focus on what you do best, while we provide unbeatable support for running your neighborhood Pearle Vision EyeCare Center.

For more than 50 years, people like you, right in our neighborhood have been the focus of everything Pearle Vision does. We go above and beyond to show how much we care: from educating you about your eyes and advanced care options to helping you find the perfect designer frames and talking straight about prices.

We’re not just your eye care experts, we’re your neighbors, too. So always count on clear answers and personal attention. Our commitment will still be going strong long after you leave with your new pair of glasses or updated lenses.

Dr. Pearle’s Vision

Our passion for delivering genuine eye care began in 1961 with Dr. Stanley Pearle. He founded “Pearle Optical” in a small office in Savannah, Georgia, with five employees and a love of people. His vision was as effective as it was simple:

– The convenience and expert guidance of an eye care professional right in your neighborhood
– On-site prescription eyeglass fulfillment where possible
– The biggest selection of designer frames in town

But Dr. Pearle had his sights set far beyond Savannah. More than 50 years later, Pearle Vision is a household name, synonymous with caring for you and your eyes.

Pearle Vision offers state-of-the-art technology wrapped in a level of personal attention that is second-to-none. It’s how we stay true to Dr. Pearle’s vision of genuine eye care.
Our guarantee

If for any reason you aren’t 100% satisfied with your eyewear purchase, you can return it. Bring the merchandise back in its original condition within 30 days of your purchase and we’ll make things right.

We’ll adjust, repair, exchange or replace with no excuses, and you don’t need to provide an explanation. (Applies to original purchases, and does not cover accidental damage, scratches, breakage or theft.)

Free adjustments

We love to see you! Remember to come in and have your glasses professionally adjusted and cleaned free of charge, for as long as you own your eyeglasses, at any participating Pearle Vision EyeCare Center.

Company Founded

1961

Current Leadership

Alex Wilkes, SVP & GM

Started Franchising

1980 (41 years)

Total Number of Units

552 (as of 2020)

Part-Time / Full-Time

Full Time

How Much Does It Cost To Open A Pearle Vision Franchise?

There are several costs associated with opening a Pearle Vision franchise. There is typically a franchise fee set by the franchisor, which covers the costs of opening a franchise location. Some other commons fees include equipment fees, marketing fees, licensing fees, insurance, and taxes, to name a few.

Some franchises may have a weekly fee that the franchisee pays for operating a Pearle Vision franchise. The weekly fee for opening a Pearle Vision franchise is Royalty Fee Due Monthly On 15Th.

The full breakdown of these fees can be found in the Financial Disclosure Document (FDD) provided to franchisees by the franchisor. The FDD report will contain additional information such as whether the franchise is renewable (Pearle Vision Is Renewable) and does the franchise offer financing support (Pearle Vision Pearle Vision has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll).

Pearle Vision Company Details

Here are some additional details about Pearle Vision.

Parent Company Luxottica
Initial Investment $30,000
Net Worth Requirement $300,000
Veteran Incentives 20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee 7%
Ad Royalty 8%
Cash Requirement $100,000
Term of Agreement 10 years (co-terminus w/lease)
Absentee Ownership No
Run from Home No
Part Time No

Training and Support Offered By Pearle Vision

Pearle Vision offers several support options to its franchisees. With 552 (as of 2020) units, Pearle Vision aims to provide support to each franchise owner to help them operate a successful franchise location. Pearle Vision offers 160 hours on the job training, 85 hours classroom training, and Webinars additional training.

Training and Support Offered

Here are the support options offered by Pearle Vision.

On-The-Job Training 160 hours
Classroom Training 85 hours
Additional Training Webinars
Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings & Conventions
  • Toll-Free Line
  • Grand Opening
  • Online Support
  • Security & Safety Procedures
  • Field Operations
  • Site Selection
  • Proprietary Software
  • Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
  • Co-op Advertising
  • Ad Templates
  • National Media
  • Regional Advertising
  • Marketing Planning & Support
  • Social Media
  • SEO
  • Website Development
  • Email Marketing
  • Loyalty Program/App
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Is Pearle Vision Right For You?

Pearle Vision has gone digital! Here are all of the ways you can find Pearle Vision online. Oftentimes, you can reach out to current franchisees of Pearle Vision online. Current franchisees may be able to offer personalized insights into what it is like owning a Pearle Vision franchise and offer tips to running a successful Pearle Vision franchise location.

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Why Should You Start a Pearle Vision Franchise?

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