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At a Glance
Products & Services: Dry cleaning & laundry services
Number of Locations: 246
Total Investment: $74K - 596.52K
Founded: 1947
Began Franchising: 1967
About Comet Cleaners
R.L. (Jack) Godfrey founded the original Comet Cleaners in 1960. Today, the family-run company, under the direction of Godfrey's son and grandson, has over 300 location in the United States and Mexico providing one-hour dry cleaning services.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 235 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 247 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 250 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Midwest, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Mexico, South America.
Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Midwest, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Mexico, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $74,000 - $596,515
Franchise Fee: $15,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
55% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
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