Business Description

Franchisor of state-of-the-art dry-cleaning stores, offering turn-key plants and drop stores, complete training, site evaluation and a marketing strategy that separates us from the rest of the dry cleaning industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	95	99%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1%
Total Operating Units:	96	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 96 100% In 16 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 96 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Connecticut	0
2. Florida	0
3. New York	0

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$75-110K
Total Investment:	$200-250K
Average Total Investment:	$225K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	5%/$195
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800-2,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	4
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 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
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
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Coral Springs, FL	3 Weeks
2. Opening	1 Week
3. Post-Opening	90-120 Hours
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 U.S.: Yes, East, Midwest Canada: No Overseas: Yes, Mexico, South America, Latin America	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Eagle Cleaners.