Is Frames Direct Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
American online eyewear retailer founded 1996 by Dr. Dhavid Cooper and Guy Hodgson. Owned by EssilorLuxottica. Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas. Serves Canada through online retail.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Apparel & Fashion |
| HQ | Lewisville, Texas (USA) |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FramesDirect.com secondary source — registry check pending “Wikipedia states Frames Direct is an American online eyewear retailer owned by EssilorLuxottica.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Frames Direct
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
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