FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Luxottica Of America INC Pearle Vision Pearle.
Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Luxottica Of America INC Pearle Vision Pearle franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $689K – $1.3M. Reported owner economics show $61K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $30K franchise fee · 15% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Luxottica Of America INC Pearle Vision Pearle requires a total initial investment of $689K to $1.3M (midpoint approximately $1.0M), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 15% (7% royalty plus 8% advertising fund). This is in line with industry norms of approximately 15.5%.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Luxottica Of America INC Pearle Vision Pearle locations is $1.2M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $61K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 6.0% with a payback period of approximately 16.7 years.
Luxottica Of America INC Pearle Vision Pearle operates approximately 445 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a -0.9% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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