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Lapels Dry Cleaning
 

With a Lapels Dry Cleaning franchise you can leave all the work of cleaning & processing garments to the professionals or take control of putting out a quality garment. Lapels' focus is on customer service & growing your business. There is a Lapels Franchise Program for everyone - Lapels Express -Protected pick-up & delivery route; Lapels Single-Unit Retail Store; Lapels Multi-Unit Retail Stores; Master Franchise; Lapels Earth-Friendly Plant - Provide retail & wholesale cleaning services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2000

Franchising Since:

  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:43 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:43 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:43 100% In 9 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:43 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Massachusetts22
2. Rhode Island2
3. Texas4

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$30-150K (depending on program)
Cash Investment:$20-325K (depending on program)
Total Investment:$33-500K (depending on program)
Average Total Investment:$300K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20-30K (depending on program)
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   , 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,000-2,000

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:5
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Site Signs
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Existing Location5 Days
2. Corporate Office1 Day
3. New Store2-5 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:5
Hispanic:2
Native American:2
Other:7 Middle Eastern
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   48
U.S.:Yes, NE
Canada:Yes
Overseas:No
 
 
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