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"Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" vs Metal Supermarkets Franchising America — which franchise is the better buy?
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| "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" | Metal Supermarkets Franchising America | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $73,523 | $397,500 |
| Total fees | 15% | 8% |
| Outlets | 484 | 99 |
| Lawsuits | 11 | 0 |
"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.
Metal Supermarkets Franchising America: what their numbers say
Tables 1-5 show average gross sales $2.08-2.19M, invoice values $330-360, gross margins 48-51%. Data from 64-79 stores open 12-24+ months FY2013-2024. Omits operating expenses, only reflects costs of goods sold.
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