Pearle Vision vs Primary Pain Relief Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pearle Vision vs Primary Pain Relief including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Pearle Vision Franchise	Primary Pain Relief Franchise
Investment	$77,695 - $644,264	$152,772 - $311,172
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$29,997
Royalty Fee	7%	6% min.$500/mo
Advertising Fee	8%	6%
Year Founded	1961	2011
Year Franchised	1980	2012
Term Of Agreement	10 years (co-terminus w/lease)	-
Term Of Agreement	10 years (co-terminus w/lease)	-
Renewal Fee	$2.5K	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Pearle Vision Franchise	Primary Pain Relief Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Industry experience not always necessary; depends on business acumen and financial condition	To ensure that our franchisees will be able to qualify with both lenders and landlords, we require that potential franchisees have at least $150,000 in liquid capital and a $200,000 net worth.
Financing Options
	Pearle Vision Franchise	Primary Pain Relief Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	Yes/No	-/-
Receivables	No/Yes	-/-
Payroll	No/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	Pearle Vision Franchise	Primary Pain Relief Franchise
Training	On-The-Job Training: 86 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Webinars	-
Support	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	You will have continuing access to our existing and ongoing experience in the areas of business development and administration, site selection, leasing, construction, purchasing, training, center operations, employee training and management, promotions, marketing, profitable services to offer, research and development.
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	-
Operations	55% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	Pearle Vision Franchise	Primary Pain Relief Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	No	-

Company Overviews

About Pearle Vision

Pearle Vision is one of the largest brands in the optical industry, with hundreds of eye care centers in the United States and Canada. We were founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle, a visionary optometrist who brought doctors and opticians together under one roof so patients could receive a convenient, holistic, eye care experience. Today, our mission is to provide more patients, and more communities, with genuine eye care by partnering with optometrists, opticians and investors who share our passion for genuine eye care.

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

About Primary Pain Relief

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

 A MOST Exciting Franchise Opportunity! Thank you for your interest in the Primary Pain Relief (chiropractic) franchise opportunity. We offer both individual franchises, AND an Area Developer option. Our franchise gives you the chance to own a Primary Pain Relief center while aligning yourself with a growing and upcoming chiropractic franchise chain. Now you may own a franchise that is perhaps, one of the best available! You May Own a Primary Pain Relief Center as an Individual Owner Area Developer territories are available in selected areas If you are looking for a franchise that has an excellent market position, potential industry growth, and a high gross profit margin, you may be a great candidate to be a franchised owner of a Primary Pain Relief center. Our complete operational and marketing system creates an outstanding franchise system; an excellent way for you to become a business owner and develop a strong local business, while enjoying the benefits of being self employed. As a franchise owner with Primary Pain Relief, you will be able to start your new business with a company that has existing and successful retail operations, benefit from our leadership and experience, offer a variety of services that will give you an advantage in the marketplace, and benefit from our initial and ongoing training program. Primary Pain Relief is a franchise company that provides the organization, experience and support for attaining the entrepreneurial formula for success. Provide an important service in your community! If you enjoy working with people, and helping them, we offer the perfect franchise model! If you want to be part of an industry that is stable and growing, associate with a franchise company with a strong background of experience and success, offer a unique assortment of services, be considered for one of our limited territories, and become the owner of your own franchised Primary Pain Relief center, please request additional information. We will contact you for a phone discussion and provide you with our franchise documents, which you can review at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please don't delay your response; territories may be limited in your area!