Pearce BespokeFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Pearce Bespoke franchise requires a total initial investment of $56K – $128K, including a $56K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $79K[2]. Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $56K – $128K
- 4th pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- $79K
- 0th pct Retail
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 48
- 18th pct Retail
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system grew 24% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $56K – $128K including a $56K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $79K/year.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 72/100.
- System growing at 1000.0% CAGR over 3 years with 48 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Pearce Bespoke Franchising, LLC
- Incorporated in
- NC
- HQ
- 107 Parr Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Auditor
- Reese CPA LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $43K
- vs $573K prior year
Overview
About
Pearce Bespoke franchisees operate custom tailoring and bespoke menswear fitting services, likely involving in-person client consultations, garment alterations, custom suit creation, and fittings. Daily work involves client relationship management, fabric selection, measurements, and coordination with tailoring production.
- CEO
- Nathan Pearce
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 15
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $56K | $56K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $0 | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $0 | $52K |
| Total initial investment | $56K | $128K |
Source: Pearce Bespoke 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$6K
7.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
5%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
18.4 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $56K – $128K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $0 – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $29K – $56K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of 10% of Gross Sales or $100 per week
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 12.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $1K |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 12.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $79K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Actual
- Sample size
- 26 units
- vs category median 49
- Range (low → high)
- $1K→$157K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 0 / 5
- vs category median 2 / 5 · below
Compared against 304 Retail brands
Revenue is only 0.9x the investment. This means each unit may take 5+ years to recoup the initial outlay at typical margins.
vs Retail averages
How Pearce Bespoke Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 48
- Opened
- 11
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 96%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +24.3%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 12 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 3 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 3
- Loan volume
- $450K
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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Deep-dive into Pearce Bespoke's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 3 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 3-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Pearce Bespoke presents CAUTION-level risk: lack of financial transparency (no Item 19), unconfirmed going concern status, high fees with unclear ROI potential, and rapid growth without disclosed unit economics.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Reese CPA LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 72 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 (Average Revenue/Net Income) disclosed — impossible to assess unit-level profitability or ROI
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates potential franchisor financial distress or operational instability
- 03MINORHigh franchise fee ($55,900) combined with wide investment range ($42,919–$128,320) suggests unclear startup costs and poor cost transparency
- 04MINORAggressive royalty structure (10% of sales OR $100/week minimum) creates cash flow pressure on low-revenue units
- 05MEDRapid unit growth (24.3% YoY) without disclosed revenue metrics raises questions about franchisee quality and sustainability
- 06MINORSmall system size (48 units) limits network stability and support infrastructure capacity
- 07MINORProtected territory language is vague — no specifics on territory size, density limitations, or enforcement mechanisms
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | No |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 40 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 17 hrs
- POS system
- POS System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: POS System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
23 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Pearce Bespoke · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Pearce Bespoke franchise?
The total investment to open a Pearce Bespoke franchise ranges from $56K – $128K, with an initial franchise fee of $56K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Pearce Bespoke franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Pearce Bespoke FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $79K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Pearce Bespoke's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Pearce Bespoke (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Pearce Bespoke franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Pearce Bespoke has 48 total units in the United States, including 37 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 11 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Pearce Bespoke a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Pearce Bespoke as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 72 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.