Clear Lakes Dental franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Clear Lakes Dental franchise fee is $62,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $209,450 to $669,120, with about $65,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Clear Lakes Dental FDD.
What are the Clear Lakes Dental franchise fees and investment?
The Clear Lakes Dental franchise requires a franchise fee of $62,000 and a total initial investment of $209,450 to $669,120. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $62,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $209,450 to $669,120 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | 4 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Franchising since | 2021 |
How does the Clear Lakes Dental investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
Clear Lakes Dental's minimum investment of $209,450 is above the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 52 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $62,000 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
By minimum investment, Clear Lakes Dental belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Clear Lakes Dental FDD?
Verify six parts of the Clear Lakes Dental Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Clear Lakes Dental discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Clear Lakes Dental?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Clear Lakes Dental:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| MD Hyperbaric | $50,000 | $208,635 to $338,076 |
| Autism Care Therapy | $65,000 | $215,000 to $415,000 |
| BrightStar Senior Living | $50,000 | $201,308 to $2,202,720 |
| AumBio | $50,000 | $200,950 to $480,833 |
| IV Nutrition | $49,500 | $198,050 to $402,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Clear Lakes Dental franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Clear Lakes Dental franchise ranges from $209,450 to $669,120, including a franchise fee of $62,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Clear Lakes Dental franchise?
Clear Lakes Dental lists a minimum of about $65,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Clear Lakes Dental locations are there?
Clear Lakes Dental reported 4 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Clear Lakes Dental been franchising?
Clear Lakes Dental started offering franchises in 2021 after the company was founded in 2017.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Clear Lakes Dental and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Clear Lakes Dental. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.