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Martinizing Dry Cleaning
 

MARTINIZING is the most recognized brand name in dry cleaning. The # 1 Dry Cleaning Franchise: MARTINIZING has been ranked the # 1 dry cleaning franchise 19 out of the last 22 years by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1949

Franchising Since:

  1949

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:480 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:480 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:389 81% In 38 States
Canada:19 4% In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:72 15% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:480 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Michigan92
2. California67
3. Wisconsin36

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$125K
Total Investment:$368-573.5K
Average Total Investment:$470K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:0.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:16
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Classroom1 Week
2. In-Store2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
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 Except AB,ON
Overseas:Yes, Europe, Far and Middle East
 
 
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