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SUBJECT DOSSIER · FDD 2026

"Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle"

Retail & Business Services · disclosure-honesty grade · from public state filings

Disclosure honesty

B
Transparency 4 / 5

"Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" discloses earnings (Item 19) — but the grade is how honestly. We graded it B.

Outlets484
Disclosed lawsuits11
Closure signals3 ceased
Investment
$73,523–$1,228,956
Total fees
15% of sales
Outlets
484
Closure signals
3 ceased, 3 terminated
Lawsuits
11
◢ FINDINGS
ITEM 20
3 outlets ceased operations
2025: 17 franchised closures (terminations + ceased ops). Declining network: -16 total outlets.
ITEM 03
11 legal matters disclosed
Litigation in Item 3 signals how the franchisor treats its franchisees.

What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Is "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" worth it? — how it compares to 41 similar franchises

Ongoing fees15% of salessteeper than 84% of retail & business services franchises
Startup costfrom $73,523cheaper than most (median $163,175)
Disclosure honestyGrade Bmore honest than 79% of retail & business services franchises
Closure rate0.6% of outletsbetter than most (median 2.1%)
Disclosed lawsuits11more litigious than 93% of peers

Benchmarked against every retail & business services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

◤ CLASSIFIED · ITEM 19 RECONSTRUCTED

Owner take-home for a "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle"

The franchisor's framing: FPR covers 364 full-service franchised EyeCare Centers with 1+ year operating results. Thr… We reconstruct what an owner actually keeps, from their own FDD.

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"Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" franchise — frequently asked

How much does a "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $73,523–$1,228,956, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" franchise owners make?
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, &lt;1yr stores, Canada locations. Median EBITDA ranges $63k–$490k. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" franchise failure rate?
2025: 17 franchised closures (terminations + ceased ops). Declining network: -16 total outlets.
Is a "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 15% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with "Luxottica of America Inc." "Pearle Vision" "Pearle" or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.