Growth Strategy Combines Optical Store Conversions with New Build

 Pearle Vision, a leading national eye care franchise, expands its footprint in the Edmonton, Alberta area thanks to franchise owner Dr. Omar El-Houchaimi.

Dr. El-Houchaimi currently owns three Pearle Vision locations in Alberta including Hinton, Spruce Grove and White Court. All were independent optical stores that he purchased and converted to the Pearle Vision brand. Omar is now expanding his impact by opening his first-ever new build franchise location within the city, which he plans to launch in 2025 at 443 Mistatim Way NW in Edmonton, Alberta.

This state-of-the-art optical center is a milestone for franchise owner Dr. Omar El-Houchaimi, a respected optometrist with over 20 years of experience with Pearl Vision. This new Edmonton practice is his fourth Pearle Vision location but marks his first from-the-ground-up build, bringing additional high quality eye care to even more residents in his community.

“Edmonton is my hometown, and opening a new Pearle Vision location here is especially meaningful to me,” said Dr. El-Houchaimi. “Pearle Vision offers a trusted brand with a solid foundation that allows me to focus on providing excellent, quality eye-care and build long-term relationships with patients.

Dr. El-Houchaimi, a University of Alberta alumnus and clinical professor who has trained optometry interns in Edmonton, is passionate about elevating the standard of eye care in the region. After years of managing converted practices, he’s excited to build a new Pearle Vision location, serving Edmonton’s growing community through a patient-centric approach.

As a franchisee who balances his role as an optometrist with the responsibilities of a business owner, Dr. El-Houchaimi brings a diverse background to his leadership, including prior experience in franchising.  His work ethic and business expertise are evident in his ability to manage multiple locations while remaining hands-on with patient care.

“Our franchise model is designed to provide owners with the tools and resources they need to succeed,” said Gunjan Kumar, President of Retail Licensed Brands and Pearle Vision NA.  “We are thrilled to see Dr. El-Houchaimi expand Pearle Vision’s presence in Edmonton and continue our mission of providing accessible, high-quality eye care in communities across North America.”

The new Pearle Vision location will offer a full range of eye care services, from comprehensive eye exams to prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and fashionable frames.

To learn more about Pearle Vision, visit www.pearlevision.com.

 To learn more about franchise opportunities with Pearle Vision, visit www.ownapearlevision.com.

ABOUT PEARLE VISION
Pearle Vision was founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle, who began the concept of one-stop, total eyecare with the opening of the Pearle Vision Center in Savannah, Ga. Dr. Pearle combined complete eye exams with an extensive selection of eyewear. In 1981, Pearle Vision began offering franchise opportunities to select doctors and opticians. Today, with more than 550 EyeCare Centers located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, Pearle Vision is built around a doctor-centered business model with a primary focus to deliver genuine eye care to patients and become the neighborhood trusted source for all their eye care and eye wear needs. Pearle Vision is owned by EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. For more information, visit PearleVision.com. And, to learn more about the Pearle Vision franchise opportunity, visit ownapearlevision.com or call 1-800-PEARLE-1.