Safer Home Services Franchise

The business traces its operating history to Safer Home Services, LLC, which began providing services in May 2014. The predecessor franchisor, Safer Home Services Franchise System, LLC, was formed in Florida in August 2017 and began offering franchises that September.

The current franchisor, Safer Home Services International, LLC, was formed in Michigan on September 29, 2022. On October 11, 2022, it and its North American operating affiliate acquired the predecessor’s assets, including the Safer Home Services marks, business system and an existing franchise agreement. It offered franchises under the Safer Home Services name from January 2023 through March 2025.

Item 1 of the March 30, 2026 FDD documents the transition to Clear Pest Pros: franchise offerings under that name began March 28, 2025. The legal franchisor remains Safer Home Services International, LLC, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with BELFOR Franchise Group as its parent. The current offering covers recurring and one-time pest control, specialty services for mosquitoes, termites and bed bugs, and optional wildlife services in some markets.

For one standard territory, Item 7 estimates an initial investment of $98,720–$192,040, including a $35,000 franchise fee and a separate $35,000 initial package. A qualifying conversion franchise has a separate estimated range of $88,070–$181,540, including a $25,000 franchise fee and the initial package. Both estimates include three months of additional funds. Owners may operate from a home office or commercial premises, subject to the system’s requirements and applicable licensing.

Preparation starts with JumpStart, a program of pre-opening activities generally lasting six to eight weeks in the franchisee’s hometown, with virtual assistance. It begins after signing and payment of the franchise fee and must be completed within two months, before in-person initial training and opening. Activities include reviewing manuals, assessing the territory, coordinating launch advertising, obtaining insurance and licenses, and arranging premises and approved vehicles.

Initial training is approximately 12 days and must be completed within four months of signing. The March 30, 2026 FDD lists Ann Arbor, Michigan as the current training location and says training may also take place in the operating territory. Its curriculum totals 45 classroom hours and 45 practical hours, covering administration, financial management, personnel, daily operations, service procedures, customer service, marketing, regulations and pest biology. The managing owner and any designated manager must complete the required programs successfully.

Item 11 provides initial training without an additional charge for the franchisee or designated manager and three other people, with additional attendance subject to approval, space and fees. Owners pay travel and living expenses; Item 7 budgets $1,000–$4,000 for costs incurred while attending training. Attendees who are not parties to the franchise agreement must sign the required confidentiality agreement.

Launch assistance includes the initial package, six months of targeted territory marketing, operating manuals and system standards, and approval of marketing materials. Owners remain responsible for site selection, leases, permits and hiring. The FDD estimates a typical opening period of 90–120 days and requires operation to begin within four months of signing.

Ongoing guidance covers services and methods, supplies, marketing, daily operations, accounting and recordkeeping. Support also includes required franchise software and updates to manuals and standards. Owners actively market the business and use approved advertising. The managing owner or designated manager must attend the annual convention if offered and required refresher training; registration, travel, living expenses and additional-training fees may apply.

The current Clear Pest Pros offering may appeal to a buyer who wants to build a local pest-management business with both recurring and one-time services. The system combines technical instruction with business operations and marketing preparation, while the home-office option offers a way to begin without a required retail storefront. Its documented predecessor history and BELFOR Franchise Group ownership provide the context behind the former Safer Home Services name.

This is a business for an owner or approved manager prepared to lead operations and develop customer relationships. The managing owner or designated manager must devote full-time effort to operating and promoting the business, complete required training and maintain the necessary licenses. A designated manager need not own equity in the franchise. New operators and qualifying existing pest-control businesses have separate standard and conversion paths.

For more background on this opportunity, read Safer Home Services Franchise: The Transition to Clear Pest Pros.