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 ZIPS Dry Cleaners 7500 Greenway Center Dr., #400 Greenbelt, MD 20070 |
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Business Description
ZIPS® is ‘America’s One Price Dry Cleaner’. Our successful business model is based on the revolutionary concept of offering any garment dry cleaned for just $1.99 AND ready for pick-up the same day – that’s less than half the price of today’s industry average! ZIPS® is expanding, offering franchise opportunities to qualified individuals and groups. If selected, you may be part of the ZIPS® revolution with a ZIPS Dry Cleaners® franchise of your own!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2004
Franchising Since: 2006
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4-8 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 3500
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
ZIPS® is ‘America’s One Price Dry Cleaner’. Our successful business model is based on the revolutionary concept of offering any garment dry cleaned for just $1.99 AND ready for pick-up the same day – that’s less than half the price of today’s industry average! ZIPS® is expanding, offering franchise opportunities to qualified individuals and groups. If selected, you may be part of the ZIPS® revolution with a ZIPS Dry Cleaners® franchise of your own!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2004
Franchising Since: 2006
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 22 | 73.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 8 | 26.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 30 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Maryland | 11 |
| 2. Pennsylvania | 3 |
| 3. Virginia | 6 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $450K |
| Cash Investment: | $150-225K |
| Total Investment: | $500-700K+ |
| Average Total Investment: | $600K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $50K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $50K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 4% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 3500
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 1 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| 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? | Yes, for 3 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 5 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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. Existing store | 7 weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Corp Office | 1 week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from ZIPS Dry Cleaners.
• Pre-Qualifier Application |
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