Franchising & Frames
Eyewear has come a long way in terms of technology, style and perception. Glasses are no longer viewed only as tools to correct vision; they are also seen as fashion accessories. This cultural shift in perception is helping to support the thriving optical retail industry. Glasses have moved from medical necessity to fashion statement. Everyone […]
Busy Mom Says Being a Pearle Vision Licensed Owner Brings Balance
Dr. Sarah Krietlow is managing quite the balancing act. As the licensed owner of Pearle Vision in Chaska, Minnesota, an optometrist who sees patients four days per week, mother of two teenagers and wife to her husband of just 2 1/2 years, she deeply appreciates the flexibility that comes with being a franchise owner. “I […]
Area Development Agreements Provide a Fast Track to Pearle Vision Multi-Unit Ownership
Pearle Vision multi-unit owners all launch their careers with the brand in different ways, but for many of them, the first step is signing an area development agreement. An area development agreement grants franchisees exclusive territory rights in exchange for signing a contract to open a certain number of units in a particular market within […]
Female licensed owners find community and opportunity with Pearle Vision
Pearle Vision takes pride in the diversity found among its licensed owners. Female owners tout both the sense of community and the professional opportunities they found when they joined Pearle Vision. Female franchise owners come to Pearle Vision from a variety of backgrounds. Some are entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in a franchise where […]
3 Paths to Multi-unit Ownership with Pearle Vision
Pearle Vision’s licensed owners, including multi-unit owners, come from many backgrounds and travel different paths. Meet three multi-unit owners: Expanding the Family Business Dr. Jeff Butcher and his son, Dr. Chris Butcher, operate three Pearle Vision centers in Oklahoma and six in Florida. They have an area development deal in Tampa for 15 centers, so […]
Succession Planning for Franchise Owners
Mike Arends, Licensed Owner of Pearle Vision franchises in Minnesota and South Dakota, was pleasantly surprised when his daughters decided to follow in his footsteps and take over the family business. In about a year, daughters Jessy and Maggie will become co-owners with their dad and his business partner. How do franchisees go about creating […]
Our Franchisees Share Some of the Advantages of Pearle Vision
Here are our franchisees’ answers to the question, “Why Pearle Vision?” Pearle Vision is built around the neighborhood doctor and a strong focus on the patient experience. Pearle Vision offers extensive support to its franchisees so that local business owners can devote more time to what’s important: providing genuine eye care. As one of the […]
Meet a Pearle Vision® Franchisee: Amir Essani
Amir Essani’s eye care journey began at age 5, when he failed a vision exam at school. After failing his exam, he received his first pair of glasses from an organization called OneSight. They changed his life, making fuzzy words and a blurry classroom clearer. Now, Essani is the owner of a Pearle Vision EyeCare […]
Experience the Journey to Pearle Vision® Franchise Ownership
Learn more about one of Pearle Vision’s licensed owners, who shared her journey to franchise ownership with NewGradOptometry.com For nearly 40 years, Pearle Vision has supported its licensed owners with best-in-class business, training and support systems to help them feel confident in their practices and to ensure they can stay focused on patient care. Franchising […]
What Sets Pearle Vision® Apart from the Competition?
Each of Pearle Vision’s Licensed Owners plays an important role in the overall health and development of the brand. Since its inception in 1961, Pearle Vision has been committed to genuine eye care*, helping its Licensed Owners maintain strong margins and increase sales volumes. With more low-cost competitors on the market than ever, Pearle Vision […]
