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Partner with Specsavers

Build your own future

Feel the freedom of being a partner

Partnership is at the heart of our success at Specsavers. We’re not one huge business, we’re thousands of small ones, owned and locally run by our partners. And you could be one of them. Here, you’ll never be on your own. You and your partner will manage the day to day running of the business. With low barriers to entry, it’s much more affordable than you might think, and we’ll be there right by your side with all the support you need to be successful.

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What is partnership?

Partnership isn’t just about owning a store and/or independent clinic. It’s knowing you’ve got what it takes to lead the way. It’s sharing the responsibility of running a business with others just as passionate as you are. Watch the video to find out more.

Why become a partner?

This is your opportunity to run your own store and independent clinic (if you’re an optometrist), without the worry of doing everything yourself. The support you get here as a partner is unmatched – everything from HR and recruitment, to IT and finance, help with marketing and PR, as well as procurement and purchasing. Essentially, you can look after your customers and patients and take care of your teams, and we look after you. That means your development doesn’t stop either. You’ll continue to grow your skills and experience, taking on new responsibilities and investing in other stores if you want to.

Open to everyone with a passion for eyecare

Whether you're an optometrist, optician, or retail professional, we look at your experience and ambition to find the right partnership. We look for a passion for patient care, an entrepreneurial mindset, with tenacity and the ability to lead. We can help support your development on the path towards partnership and with so many different options available, we’ll help you find a business that works for you and is affordable.

Choose your partnership opportunity

Optometry partner & clinic owner

Retail partner

Four steps to partnership

What happens when you apply for partnership with us? Here are the four basic steps we’ll take you through.

Get in touch

The first step is to meet with our Partnership team, who can help you understand partnership in more detail.

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Explore your strengths

Next, we’ll take you through a series of assessments to see if partnership is the right fit for you and what support you might need.

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Find your store

If you’re ready for partnership,  you’re matched with a complementary partner. You’ll be working closely with them, so it’s really important to get to know each other well.

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Get started

Once you’re all set with your documents, it’s time to officially get the keys to your new business, with comprehensive business support along the way.

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Optometrist Ownership Opportunity

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Location

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

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Permanent

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Optometry Partner

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Canada

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Optometry Partner – Start your new, independent clinic with the latest technologyLocation: Stratford, ONFind out more about our partnership earning guarantee. For a confidential chat about this opport

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Retail Partner / Optician Ownership Opportunity

Salary

Location

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Contract Type

Permanent

Area of Interest

Retail Partner

Location

Canada

Description

Retail Partner – Establish your optical store and make your mark on community eye healthLocation: Stratford, ONFor a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Elizabeth Hill  on M: (437) 214 1

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Optometrist Ownership

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Location

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometry Partner

Location

Kamloops

Description

Optometry Partner – Start your new, independent clinic with the latest technology  Aberdeen Mall, BC Specsavers is the world’s largest, privately-owned optical retailer. Our journey began 40 years ago

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How I started a clinic and optical business for myself - Dr. Anson Tam

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

04/14/2025

Summary

Dr. Anson Tam, Optometry Partner at Specsavers CF Markville Mall, shares the unexpected journey that inspired him to open his own independent clinic and optical business — and how Specsavers hel

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Recognized as the leading retail employer amongst Canada’s best workplaces

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Life at Specsavers

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04/04/2025

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Specsavers Canada ranks 11th overall for exceptional workplace culture We’re thrilled to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place

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A milestone of care and accessibility: 150 stores

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Life at Specsavers

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Blog

Publish date

03/01/2025

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Our commitment to accessible eyecare across Canada Eyecare is essential primary care, but it’s often an overlooked aspect of overall health. At the core of our purpose to change lives thr

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'Optometry has so much flexibility when it comes to income and hours'

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Optometry

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Blog

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02/14/2025

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International Day for Women and Girls in Science Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science – we talk to Dr. Laurie Lesser, our Head of Optometry Attraction at Specsavers

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Life at Specsavers

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Publish date

02/14/2025

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International Day for Women and Girls in Science We’re shining the light on Patricia Espinoza de Faria this International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Leaving behind a home country i

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Meet Lorenzo Sciaretta, Retail Partner, Specsavers SmartCentres Winnipeg West

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Partnership

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Blog

Publish date

01/20/2025

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We’re continuing to shine the spotlight on some of our newest partners in our newest province, Manitoba. Meet Lorenzo Sciaretta, Retail Partner at Specsavers SmartCentres Winnipe

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Making the 2024 Best Workplaces in British Columbia list

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Life at Specsavers

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Blog

Publish date

01/02/2025

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We’re proud to offer a whole host of benefits for our teams, including comprehensive benefits, a flexible (hybrid) work model, a paid volunteer day each year, RRSP matching, quarterly performa

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One of the best places to work in the world

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Life at Specsavers

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Publish date

01/01/2025

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We’re thrilled to be ranked 16th in the Fortune World’s 25 Best WorkplacesTM Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work® selected Specsavers from a list of organizations that took part in the Grea

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Specsavers earns 2024-25 Great Place To Work Certification

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Life at Specsavers

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Blog

Publish date

09/17/2024

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We’re delighted to share that we’ve been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. A huge thank you to our teams who continue to make Specsavers a fantastic place to thrive

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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about what being a partner means, and how you can become one.

Not always, it depends on your personal circumstances.

We have a number of recommended lenders who understand our unique business model, they’ll help you through this part of the process. We’ll introduce you to the lenders when the time comes.

Anyone! As long as you have the right experience and demonstrate our values and behaviours, you can become a partner. Our Retail Partnership roles don’t require you to have optical or audio experience, but you’ll need to demonstrate clear leadership skills. If you’re looking at our Optometrist or Audiologist Partnerships, you’ll need to be qualified.

We have loads of dedicated support teams to help you on your journey, including Finance, Marketing HR, Retail Support, IT and Recruitment. Working at Specsavers also means you’ll have the backing of a global brand.

Any potential partners need to be assessed. We’ll work with you to help determine if Partnership is right for you. This will include attending one of our monthly assessment centres. But don’t worry, our team of Partner Recruiters will guide you every step of the way.

We have a committed business development team who are always on the lookout for new locations. They’re the ones who work on finding the right places for new businesses.

This is your journey; we will move at your pace, and we want to make sure it’s the right step for you, and us.

With some of our opportunities, we’ll financially and logistically support you to relocate. If you’re flexible / are looking to relocate, please discuss this with the Partner Recruitment team.