Martinizing Dry Cleaning

  • Martin Franchises, Inc.
422 Wards Corner Rd., #F
Loveland, OH 45140
  • (800) 827-0345 / (513) 351-6211
  • (513) 731-0818 (Fax)

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 480 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 480 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 389 81.0% In 38 States
Canada 19 4.0% In 3 Provinces
International 72 15.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 480 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Michigan 92
California 67
Wisconsin 36

Registered in the 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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member No
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a 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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

In-Store 2 Weeks
Classroom 1 Week
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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 0.50%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 4
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,500-2,000
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building, Strip Center
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 1
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 20
Term of Renewal Period N/A
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 25
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada, except AB, ON
Overseas Yes, Europe, Far and Middle East
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