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| 1-800-Dryclean 3948 Ranchero Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2775 |
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Business Description
The $10 billion dry cleaning industry creates tremendous potential for 1-800-DRYCLEAN when combined with the need of busy consumers looking for convenience. Our convenient, hassle-free dry cleaning pick-up and delivery system provides consumers exceptional dry cleaning and laundry service. Business formats include the single van opportunity, the multiple van fleet option and expansion of van opportunities to either the dry cleaning plant or drop store format.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1999
Franchising Since: 2000
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 0 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 200
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
The $10 billion dry cleaning industry creates tremendous potential for 1-800-DRYCLEAN when combined with the need of busy consumers looking for convenience. Our convenient, hassle-free dry cleaning pick-up and delivery system provides consumers exceptional dry cleaning and laundry service. Business formats include the single van opportunity, the multiple van fleet option and expansion of van opportunities to either the dry cleaning plant or drop store format.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1999
Franchising Since: 2000
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 119 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 119 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 16 |
| 2. Illinois | 5 |
| 3. Texas | 4 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $30 |
| Total Investment: | $65K |
| Average Total Investment: | $65K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 7% |
| Average Royalty: | 7% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 200
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 2 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 1 | ||||||||
| 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? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | 10 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening | ||||||||
| 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: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Home Office | 5 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Franchise Location | 5 Days | ||||||||
| 3. Right-Start Program | 4-6 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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