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Pressed 4 Time
The nation's first and foremost dry-cleaning/shoe repair, pick-up and delivery franchise. Coast to coast, more than 50,000 customers smile when they see our franchisees. Dry-cleaning and shoe repair are performed by local merchants. Experience in the 7 billion-dollar dry-cleaning industry is not needed. If you like people and can work on your own, then this leading home-based, mobile franchise is probably for you!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1987
Franchising Since:
1990
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
142
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
142
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
135
94.4%
In 31 States
Canada:
1
0.7%
In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:
7
4.9%
In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:
143
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
13
2. Pennsylvania
13
3. California
10
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NA
Cash Investment:
$31-38K
Total Investment:
$31-38K
Average Total Investment:
$35K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Mobile (van)
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
No
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
5
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
