Clearview Insurance franchise
2026 filing · June 18, 2026Growing
Clearview Insurance at a glance
An insurance agency selling property, casualty, home, vehicle and other insurance to individuals and businesses. At the end of 2025 there were 28 Clearview Insurance locations in the US, 24 franchised and 4 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Clearview Franchising, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $45K–$115K
- A new agency
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 20% of commissions
- 20% of the sales commissions carriers pay on new and renewal policies, deducted from the monthly remittance
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of sales commissions; not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- 20%
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 28
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 24
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +24
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 7
- Most in New York, Texas and Georgia
From Clearview Franchising, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Clearview Insurance among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Clearview Insurance | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $80,125 | Costs less than 92% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 20% | Higher than 99% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 28 | More than 55% of franchises |
How much a Clearview Insurance franchise costs
Opening a new agency costs an estimated $45,150 to $115,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the franchises under $50K.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($30,000) and additional funds – three months ($10,000 to $30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $15,000 | |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Signage | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Computer, Software and Business | $3,000 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Utility Deposits | $300 | $800 | |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $100 | $300 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $250 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $10,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $45,150 | $115,100 | |
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Clearview Insurance franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 20% of the sales commissions carriers pay on new and renewal policies, deducted from the monthly remittance. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of sales commissions; not charged at present. |
| Technology | Up to $500 per month, currently $100 per month |
| Renewal Policy Revenue | 20% |
| Local Marketing | 2% of Sales Commissions |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Clearview Insurance does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 41
How Clearview Insurance compares
Of the 17 insurance franchises on this site, Clearview Insurance is the 7th cheapest to open and the 13th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Clearview Insurance | Typical insurance brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $45K | $55K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $115K | $112K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $25K | $40K |
| Royalty | 20% | – | 6% |
| US locations | 28 | 156 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 25% | 19.8% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 9 of 17 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 17 brands in insurance franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 (+2) | 3 | +2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 (+10) | 4 | +11 | −1 |
| 2025 | 24 (+12) | 4 | +12 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 42
Where Clearview Insurance locations are
At the end of 2025, Clearview Insurance had locations in 7 states. The most are in New York, Texas and Georgia.
- New York12
- Texas9
- Georgia1
- Kansas1
- Louisiana1
- New Jersey1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Texas | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Georgia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 43
Who owns Clearview Insurance?
Clearview Insurance franchises are sold by Clearview Franchising, Inc.
From Clearview Franchising, Inc’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Clearview Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Clearview Insurance filings
The figures on this page come from Clearview Franchising, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued June 18, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | June 18, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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