Readers researching a Safer Home Services franchise should know that the franchisor now offers franchises under the Clear Pest Pros name. Its March 30, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document describes the transition and the current pest-control business. The legal franchisor remains Safer Home Services International, LLC.
How the brand changed
Item 1 dates the predecessor affiliate’s operating business to May 2014 and the predecessor’s franchise offerings to September 2017. The current Michigan company formed in September 2022 and acquired predecessor assets in October 2022. Its parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC.
The current franchisor offered Safer Home Services franchises from January 2023 to March 2025. The FDD states that it began offering Clear Pest Pros franchises on March 28, 2025. Buyers should therefore evaluate the current Clear Pest Pros offering rather than assume that older descriptions of Safer Home Services remain applicable.
The current pest-services offering
Item 1 describes recurring and one-time pest-control services for ants, spiders, roaches, stinging and flying pests, and rodents. Specialty services include mosquitoes, termites and bed bugs. Certain markets and owners may also offer specified wildlife services. The business offers both new franchises and conversion opportunities for existing pest-control operators.
The FDD describes competition from local, regional and national providers and possible seasonal revenue fluctuations. The service schedule and local demand deserve a market-specific review; an older once-a-year marketing description is not a substitute for understanding the current offering.
Preparation and initial training
Item 11 describes a JumpStart preparation program lasting approximately six to eight weeks, depending on the owner’s pace. It must be completed within two months of signing and before initial in-person training and opening. Activities include reviewing manuals, planning advertising, obtaining insurance and preparing the required licenses and vehicles.
Initial Training is approximately 12 days and must be completed within four months of signing. The disclosed table lists 45 classroom and 45 on-the-job hours, including pest biology, service procedures, customer service, personnel, marketing and daily operations. Training is held at a designated location, currently Ann Arbor, Michigan, and may also be conducted in the operating territory. Travel and living expenses remain the franchisee’s responsibility.
Ongoing resources and management
The disclosed support includes guidance on products, supplies, marketing, accounting and daily operations, together with required software support and updates to operating standards. Refresher training and conferences can carry attendance costs. These resources do not guarantee customers, profitability or the availability of every market.
Item 11 permits an approved office in a home or commercial space. Item 15 requires a managing owner or approved designated manager to devote full-time efforts to the business. A designated manager need not own equity but must complete the required training. The FDD also places responsibility for required licenses and permits on the franchisee and personnel performing regulated work.
Compare the model with your goals
Our Safer Home Services and Clear Pest Pros profile provides the related brand overview. When comparing opportunities, distinguish a home office from a business delivered entirely online: pest-service work still takes place at customer properties.
Related planning guides cover home-based franchise businesses, home-based franchise considerations, different business models and home-services franchises. Our additional home-service investment guide and future franchise opportunities guide provide broader comparison topics.
For other operating formats, see online business franchise opportunities, online and home-based models, and property-management franchise opportunities. Real Property Management is a separate property-management franchise, not the Clear Pest Pros pest-control offering.