Clear Lakes Dental Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$554,300 - $1,511,200
Total US Locations
4
Business Summary
Clear Lakes Dental Franchise LLC offers franchises for individuals and entities to own and operate a Clear Lakes Dental practice. Clear Lakes Dental franchisees provide general dental services and sell related products to the public under the Clear Lakes Dental brand and its established operating systems.
Corporate History
Clear Lakes Dental Franchise LLC is a Minnesota limited liability company that began offering franchises in 2021. The franchisor itself does not operate any dental offices, but its affiliate, Luna Land Dental, Corp., has been operating Clear Lakes Dental offices in Minnesota using the brand and systems since 2017.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$554,300 - $1,511,200
Franchise Fee (High)
$62,000
Royalty %
7%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$317,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$1,128,000
Working Capital
$35,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Financing Details
Clear Lakes Dental does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. This includes not providing assistance with financing or guaranteeing any notes or financial obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
4
Franchised Units
2
Corporate Units
2
Avg Square Footage
6,250
Franchising Since
2021
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Clear Lakes Dental has no litigation history to report.
Bankruptcy History
Clear Lakes Dental has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew, Clear Lakes Dental franchisees must give written notice between three and six months before their initial agreement ends. They must have faithfully performed all obligations under the original agreement and be in good standing. Franchisees are required to refurbish, remodel, and update their office, fixtures, equipment, and signage to meet current brand standards. They must also sign a general release and a new franchise agreement, which may have different terms, and pay a renewal fee. Additionally, franchisees must complete any retraining programs required by Clear Lakes Dental.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Clear Lakes Dental provides extensive assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, Clear Lakes Dental helps with approving proposed sites and leases, designating the franchise territory, and providing initial training for the dentist and Dental Operations Manager. Clear Lakes Dental loans the Operations Manual to franchisees and provides written standards for equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies, décor, and construction or remodeling. A list of approved suppliers is also provided. During the opening, Clear Lakes Dental sends trainers to the franchisee's office for approximately one day. Ongoing support includes optional additional training (at the franchisee's expense), administering advertising programs and national/regional promotions, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with brand standards. Clear Lakes Dental may also offer additional assistance like advertising materials, new product information, and sales techniques.
Initial Training Hours
47
Training Location
Via training videos, live webcast, telephone meetings, and in-person at a designated location (such as an affiliate-owned or franchised office).
Ongoing Support
Clear Lakes Dental provides ongoing support through optional additional training, which franchisees can request. Clear Lakes Dental administers the advertising program by formulating and conducting national and regional promotions, and may also provide advertising materials and literature. The franchisor inspects the franchise and supplier facilities to ensure compliance with standards. Furthermore, Clear Lakes Dental conducts bimonthly Systems Audits, either in-person or remotely, and remote Internal Audits to ensure accurate billing, providing periodic reports to the franchisee and their Dental Operations Manager.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Clear Lakes Dental is seeking professionally licensed dentists who are in good standing in the state where they will operate the franchise. The ideal candidate must actively participate in their dental practice. While the franchisee is responsible for compliance, they are also required to hire a Dental Operations Manager to handle the day-to-day operations. Each Clear Lakes Dental franchise must always have at least one full-time equivalent dentist on staff, which can be the franchisee or an employee.
Industry Experience Required
Yes
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Commercial
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Protected
Territory Size Requirements
Clear Lakes Dental typically defines its franchise territories as a 4.5-mile radius around the center of the franchisee's office. However, for urban locations, a smaller radius may be designated. The size and dimensions of the territory can also vary based on factors such as population, growth trends, local affluence, topography, geography, density, and demographics.
Staffing Notes
Clear Lakes Dental requires each franchise to be staffed by at least one full-time equivalent dentist at all times, which can be the franchisee or an employee. Franchisees must actively participate in their practice and hire a Dental Operations Manager (DOM) to manage daily operations. The DOM must complete a mandatory training program and is not required to have an equity interest in the business. The office's front desk needs two patient care coordinators, and there must be a dedicated billing agent. Changes to general staff scheduling guidelines, particularly for services beyond general dentistry, require prior approval from Clear Lakes Dental. Additionally, franchisees are prohibited from hiring associate dentists during their first six months of operations without franchisor approval, where permitted by law.