Account Login
Franchise Directory
Areas Of Interest
WSI News ArchiveFranchise Your Business
Profit From The Internet
Home >> Services-General >> Dry Cleaning/Laundry
| Lapels Dry Cleaning 962 Washington St. Hanover, MA 02339 |
Submit an online form to receive information from Lapels Dry Cleaning.
• Coupons • Pre-Qualifier Application • Promotional Items |
Business Description
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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Washington
Financial Requirements
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
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
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 40 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 40 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Massachusetts | 21 |
| 2. Texas | 2 |
| 3. Rhode Island | 2 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Washington
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $30-150K (depending on program) |
| Cash Investment: | $50-100K (depending on program) |
| Total Investment: | $37-300K (depending on program) |
| Average Total Investment: | $100K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20-30K (depending on program) |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-2,000
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 1 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| 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 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 4 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Existing Location | 4 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Corporate Office | 1 Day | ||||||||
| 3. New Store | 2 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
|
Submit an online form to receive information from Lapels Dry Cleaning.
• Coupons • Pre-Qualifier Application • Promotional Items |
||||||||