Source: FranopolisCLEAR PEST PROS
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor is Safer Home Services International, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was formed on September 29, 2022, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company, and offered franchises as “Safer Home Services” from January 31, 2023 to March 2025.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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The franchisor is Safer Home Services International, LLC.
Our parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007 (“BFG”).
Source NotesWe were formed on September 29, 2022, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company, and offered franchises as “Safer Home Services” from January 31, 2023 to March 2025.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Franchise - Initial Package Fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Package Fee (2) $35,000 $35,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Technology System | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Technology System (5) $500 $1,500 |
| Standard Franchise - Initial Package Fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Package Fee (2) $35,000 $35,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Additional Funds (three months) | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Additional Funds (three months) (10) $15,000 $20,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Costs Incurred While Attending Training | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Costs Incurred While Attending Training (8) $1,000 $4,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses | $1,950 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses (9) $1,950 $6,500 |
| Standard Franchise - Licenses/Permits | $150 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Licenses/Permits (4) $150 $500 |
| Conversion Franchise - Totals | $88,070 to $181,540 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 TOTALS (11) $88,070 $181,540 |
| Standard Franchise - Costs Incurred While Attending Training | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Costs Incurred While Attending Training (8) $1,000 $4,000 |
| Standard Franchise - Insurance | $3,120 to $6,240 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance (6) $3,120 $6,240 |
| Standard Franchise - Totals | $98,720 to $192,040 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 TOTALS (11) $98,720 $192,040 |
| Standard Franchise - Initial Supplies and Inventory | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Supplies (5) and Inventory $1,000 $2,000 |
| Standard Franchise - Additional Funds (three months) | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Additional Funds (three months) (10) $15,000 $20,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Licenses/Permits | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Licenses/Permits (4) $0 $500 |
| Standard Franchise - Lease Deposit and First Month’s Rent, Utilities | $0 to $1,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Lease Deposit and First Month’s Rent, Utilities (3) $0 $1,300 |
| Conversion Franchise - Insurance | $3,120 to $6,240 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Insurance (6) $3,120 $6,240 |
| Standard Franchise - Technology System | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Technology System (5) $500 $1,500 |
| Conversion Franchise - Vehicles with Upfitting | $6,000 to $80,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Vehicles with Upfitting (7) $6,000 $80,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $25,000 $25,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Lease Deposit and First Month’s Rent, Utilities | $0 to $1,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Lease Deposit and First Month’s Rent, Utilities (3) $0 $1,300 |
| Standard Franchise - Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $35,000 $35,000 |
| Conversion Franchise - Initial Supplies and Inventory | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Supplies (5) and Inventory $500 $1,500 |
| Standard Franchise - Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses | $1,950 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Miscellaneous Pre-opening Expenses (9) $1,950 $6,500 |
| Standard Franchise - Vehicle with Upfitting | $6,000 to $80,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Vehicle with Upfitting (7) $6,000 $80,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, you must pay an initial franchise fee of $35,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
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Royalty 7% of Gross Sales, for the first 12 months of operation. Beginning in month 13, the greater of 7% of Gross Sales, or 7% of the Minimum Gross Sales Requirement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Marketing Fee | Brand Marketing Fee 2% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional Training at Your Location | Additional Training at your Location $2,000 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Technology and Software Setup Fee | A one-time setup fee of $650 applies. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conversion Franchise Initial Fee | The Initial Fee for a Conversion Franchise purchasing a Standard Territory is $25,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, you must pay an initial franchise fee of $35,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Conversion Franchise Re-Branding Credit | The Re-Branding Credit is $5,000 for one Standard Territory and $10,000 if you purchase two (2), or more, Standard Territories at the same time. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late Report Fee | Late Report Fee $50 per day that a report is late. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial Package Fee | You must also obtain, from us, an initial package (“Initial Package”) for a fee of $35,000 (the “Initial Package Fee”), and is not refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local or Regional Cooperative Fees | Local or Regional Cooperative Fees If established, no more than 2% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Collection Fee | Collection Fee Up to 10% of gross amounts collected on your behalf. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Alternative Supplier and/or Product Fee | Alternative Supplier and/or Product Fee $500 per supplier or product. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Convention Non-Attendance Fee | Convention Non-Attendance Fee $1,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Audit Understatement Penalty | If an understatement of Royalty is greater than 3%, you also must pay us an additional penalty fee equal to 10% of the total amount of the understated Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Administrative Fee | Administrative Fee Our then current fee, which is presently $500 per transaction. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee 25% of the Initial Franchise Fee at the time of transfer, but no less than $8,750. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Non-Compliance Fee The greater of (a) $500 or (b) total invoice amount for the default job, in our discretion, for each incident of Out-of-Territory Conduct, or up to $5,000 per instance for other non-compliant acts or omissions. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Expansion Franchise Initial Fee | Upon signing of the Franchise Agreement for a new Clear Pest Pros Business (“Expansion Franchise”), you must pay an Initial Fee $30,000 to us for a single Territory with a population of approximately 400,000 to 500,000 people. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Audit Fee | Audit Our actual cost(s), estimated at $2,500 to $6,000 plus 100% of understated Royalty and interest, at the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is greater, and all late fees. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Spouse or Adult Offspring Transfer Fee | A one-time fee of $1,000 if the transfer is to a spouse or adult offspring. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Late Payment Fee | Late Payment Fee 5% of amount due or $50 per week, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Renewal Term Fee | Renewal Term Fee 25% of the initial franchise fee at the time of renewal, but no less than $8,750. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty | Royalty 7% of Gross Sales, for the first 12 months of operation. Beginning in month 13, the greater of 7% of Gross Sales, or 7% of the Minimum Gross Sales Requirement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Technology and Software Fee | Technology and Software Fee $1,300 per month, per franchisee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fee $50 per NSF. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Referral Fee - Transfer | Referral Fee - Transfer 25% of Initial Franchise Fee at the time of referral. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| NORA Fee | If we manage accounts through a national or regional accounts program you will pay up to 5% of Gross Sales on those accounts. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Designated Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the Clear Pest Pros Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Designated Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the Clear Pest Pros Business.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesInitial Training is approximately 12 days in duration and must be completed within four (4) months of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The estimated typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and payment of any consideration for the Clear Pest Pros Business, and the opening of the Clear Pest Pros Business, is approximately 90 to 120 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 11 · View Source
You are required to use the franchisor’s Clear Pest Pros CRM (customer relationship management) cloud-based software system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
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Initial Training is approximately 12 days in duration and must be completed within four (4) months of signing the Franchise Agreement.
The estimated typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and payment of any consideration for the Clear Pest Pros Business, and the opening of the Clear Pest Pros Business, is approximately 90 to 120 days.
Source NotesYou are required to use our Clear Pest Pros CRM (customer relationship management) cloud-based software system.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesIf the franchisor grants you the right to open and operate a Clear Pest Pros Business for a Standard Territory, the franchisor may offer you financing for a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee if you meet the franchisor’s qualifications.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesIf we grant you the right to open and operate a Clear Pest Pros Business for a Standard Territory, we may offer you financing for a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee if you meet our qualifications.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Company Owned 2023 1 1 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 0 0
Company Owned 2024 1 1 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 0 5 +5
SourcesCompany Owned 2025 1 2 +1
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor is Safer Home Services International, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was formed on September 29, 2022, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company, and offered franchises as “Safer Home Services” from January 31, 2023 to March 2025.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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The franchisor is Safer Home Services International, LLC.
Our parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007 (“BFG”).
Source NotesWe were formed on September 29, 2022, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company, and offered franchises as “Safer Home Services” from January 31, 2023 to March 2025.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Sheldon Yellen (Chief Executive Officer of BFG, BELFOR, and BELFOR Holdings, Inc.).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 2 · View Source
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Source NotesChief Executive Officer of BFG, BELFOR, and BELFOR Holdings, Inc.: Sheldon Yellen
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
If the franchisor grants you the right to open and operate a Clear Pest Pros Business for a Standard Territory, the franchisor may offer you financing for a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee if you meet the franchisor’s qualifications.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesIf we grant you the right to open and operate a Clear Pest Pros Business for a Standard Territory, we may offer you financing for a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee if you meet our qualifications.
11Support, Training And Advertising
Initial Training is approximately 12 days in duration and must be completed within four (4) months of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 11 · View Source
The estimated typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and payment of any consideration for the Clear Pest Pros Business, and the opening of the Clear Pest Pros Business, is approximately 90 to 120 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 11 · View Source
You are required to use the franchisor’s Clear Pest Pros CRM (customer relationship management) cloud-based software system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
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Initial Training is approximately 12 days in duration and must be completed within four (4) months of signing the Franchise Agreement.
The estimated typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and payment of any consideration for the Clear Pest Pros Business, and the opening of the Clear Pest Pros Business, is approximately 90 to 120 days.
Source NotesYou are required to use our Clear Pest Pros CRM (customer relationship management) cloud-based software system.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor does not own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, the franchisor claims copyrights in the Operations Manuals, System Standards, advertising materials, Clear Pest Pros CRM, business forms, videos, CDs and other printed and advertising material used in operating the System.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 14 · View Source
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You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
Source NotesWe do not own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, we claim copyrights in the Operations Manuals, System Standards, advertising materials, Clear Pest Pros CRM, business forms, videos, CDs and other printed and advertising material used in operating the System.
15Owner Participation
The Designated Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the Clear Pest Pros Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Designated Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the Clear Pest Pros Business.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may not market or perform any other services, except the Services, without the franchisor’s express, prior written approval.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 16 · View Source
You may not advertise or service in any way, any customers outside the Territory, even if the area has not been awarded to another Clear Pest Pros Business or Company Store, without the franchisor’s prior written permission.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 16 · View Source
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You may not market or perform any other services, except the Services, without our express, prior written approval.
Source NotesYou may not advertise or service in any way, any customers outside the Territory, even if the area has not been awarded to another Clear Pest Pros Business or Company Store, without our prior written permission.
18Public Figures
The franchisor does not use public figures to promote the franchise. You need its written consent before using a public figure’s name in advertising, endorsements or other promotions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchise. You have no right to use the name of any public figure for promotional efforts, advertising, or endorsements, except with our prior written consent.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 5 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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