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At a Glance
Products & Services: Dry cleaning & laundry services
Number of Locations: 457
Total Investment: $368.6K - 573.5K
Founded: 1949
Began Franchising: 1949
Private Owned
About Martinizing Dry Cleaning
Founded in 1949 by Henry Martin, Martinizing Dry Cleaning offers quick, on-premises dry cleaning. The company has opened locations across the United States and worldwide.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 238 | 11 | 208 | 0 |
| 2010 | 249 | 12 | 219 | 0 |
| 2009 | 279 | 14 | 219 | 0 |
| 2008 | 297 | 14 | 237 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $368,600 - $573,500
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000
Operations
38% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Annual conference, webinars
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Field marketing visits & consultations
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #154 (2009),