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AlphaGraphics vs "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" — which franchise is the better buy?
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| AlphaGraphics | "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $53,457 | $73,523 |
| Total fees | 7.5% | 15% |
| Outlets | 229 | 484 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 11 |
AlphaGraphics: what their numbers say
Discloses 2025 gross sales data for 215 centers (median $1.09M). Provides expense percentages by category. Excludes net income calculations; cherry-picks reporting centers, excludes closures/new openings.
"Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle": what their numbers say
FPR covers 364 full-service franchised EyeCare Centers with 1+ year operating results. Three ownership models provided: OD-owner, sublease, employed. Excludes non-performing units, <1yr stores, Canada locations. Median EBITDA ranges $63k–$490k.
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