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1-800-Dryclean
 

The $10 billion dry cleaning industry creates tremendous potential for 1-800-DRYCLEAN when combined with the need of busy consumers looking for convenience. Our convenient, hassle-free dry cleaning pick-up and delivery system provides consumers exceptional dry cleaning and laundry service. Business formats include the single van opportunity, the multiple van fleet option and expansion of van opportunities to either the dry cleaning plant or drop store format.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2000

Franchising Since:

  2000

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:111 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:111 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:109 100% In 23 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:109 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California16
2. Illinois5
3. Texas4

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$42.4-64.4K
Total Investment:$69.9-100K
Average Total Investment:$84K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$15K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   0 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   200

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures
Additional Services:Grand Opening
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:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Home Office5 Days
2. Franchise Location5 Days
3. Right-Start Program4-6 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:10
Asian-American:9
Hispanic:7
Native American:0
Other:N/A
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?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes
 
 
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