Vision Source franchise
An optometry practice offering eye examinations, eyewear and vision services. At the end of 2025 there were 3,027 Vision Source locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $100K–$450K
- Franchise fee
- $0
- Royalty
- Up to 2.5%; caps apply
- Locations, 2025
- 3,027+35 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From VISION SOURCE LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Vision Source franchise costs
Opening New office costs an estimated $100,000 to $450,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: VISION SOURCE LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Vision Source franchise fee
The franchise fee is $0. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: VISION SOURCE LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | Up to 2.5% of gross receipts, subject to royalty caps and special program terms. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: VISION SOURCE LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
No figures Vision Source 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: VISION SOURCE LLC, 2026 filing, page 31
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,992 (0) | 0 | 189 |
| 2024 | 2,999 (+7) | 0 | 173 |
| 2025 | 3,027 (+28) | 0 | 160 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: VISION SOURCE LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
