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Pearle Vision helps investors meet optometrists through our partnering program
For potential Pearle Vision investors, the need to have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) on staff can feel like a barrier to entry. Pearle Vision’s OptiPartner program makes your path to ownership more straightforward.
OptiPartner matches passionate investors with like-minded optometrists to join in your franchise investment. By teaming up with an industry expert, investors can make better decisions and provide their communities with exceptional eye care.
It’s important to understand that making a franchise investment in optometry is not as clear-cut as other investments. The healthcare side of the business means that your Pearle Vision EyeCare Center will have to operate under different rules and requirements than other franchises.
While the investor is the majority partner in many cases, some states require an optometrist to be the sole or majority partner. There may also be instances where a solo investor will not profit from exams, lab work, and other services provided by the medical practice.
As part of a business partnership with an optometrist, you can create a profit-sharing model that helps both parties reach their financial goals.
The OptiPartner program gives you the opportunity to streamline and simplify your operations by partnering with an optometrist to run your Pearle Vision EyeCare Center. We’ll be happy to help introduce you to a potential optometrist partner.
Starting a conversation doesn’t mean you’re obligated to begin the franchise process, nor does it mean you have to partner with that optometrist. We can connect you to as many optometrists as you like until you find the right partner.
Partnerships developed through OptiPartner are eligible for all of our paths to optometry business ownership:
The structure of your partnership is entirely up to you. There are some states that require the optometrist to be the sole or majority owner; be sure that you are meeting all state regulations.
The franchise process for OptiPartner is no different than it is for solo investors. There are some slight differences to the financial qualifications, however: you and your partner will both be required to have a qualifying credit score and pass a background check, but your net worth and liquidity will be considered as an aggregate.
