1-800-DryClean
Dry cleaning pickup & deliveryBackground
Founded: 1997 Franchising since: 2000
Service Brands International, the franchisor of Molly Maid and Mr. Handyman, was looking for new services to offer customers, and the company found a need for dry cleaning pickup and delivery.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 65 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Exclusive territories available.
Service Brands International, the franchisor of Molly Maid and Mr. Handyman, was looking for new services to offer customers, and the company found a need for dry cleaning pickup and delivery.
1-800-DryClean franchisees contract with dry cleaners to do laundry pickup and delivery on a Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Friday schedule. Wednesdays are used to handle business and marketing responsibilities. Franchisees may opt for a single van pick-up and delivery route or a multiple van and route package, which may also include acquiring a dry cleaning plant.
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3948 Ranchero Dr. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 |
Phone: (866)822-6115 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 65 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $49.9K-72.9K Franchise fee: $14.9K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 7% Term of agreement: Term of agreement not renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $30K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Good interpersonal skills, management background helpful
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 26% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 5 days
- At franchisee's location: 5 days
- 4-6 weeks pre-training via telephone
Other marketing support
- Marketing programs
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#240 (2008); #386 (2007); #307 (2006); #395 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#77 (2006);
Top New Ranking:
#32 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#60 (2008); #81 (2006);
#240 (2008); #386 (2007); #307 (2006); #395 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#77 (2006);
Top New Ranking:
#32 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#60 (2008); #81 (2006);