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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
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
43
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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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
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Total:
43
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Massachusetts
22
2. Texas
4
3. Rhode Island
2
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
