1-800-DryClean Franchise

Dry cleaning pickup and delivery service

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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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a 1-800-DryClean franchise?

Total Investment: $45,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $14,900
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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1-800-DryClean News

Rob Goggins Of Service Brands Reveals All Online
Rob Goggins Reveals Service Brands' Franchising Plans During Exclusive Online Radio Interview. "This was a unique forum to go behind the scenes of our company and to talk about our four franchise concepts: Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman, 1-800-DryClean, and DUCTZ," said Goggins. "Every... more

Earl Shinabarger Named Franchise Development Manager For 1-800-dryclean
Jim Evers, president of 1-800-DryClean, announced that Earl Shinabarger was hired as franchise development manager for the 100 location franchise chain. "Earl and his wife Maria opened one of the first 1-800-DryClean franchises in 2001," said Evers. "Having worked to successfully bui... more

Service Brands International Names Jim Evers President Of 1-800-dryclean
David G. McKinnon, founder and chairman of Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-concept franchisor with brands that target today's time-conscious consumers, announced that Jim Evers has been named President of 1-800-DryClean. "Jim's been with us since August, 2003, and as seni... more

1-800-dryclean Offers Financing
For candidates who need a little extra flexibility in their financing, we are proud to announce that 1-800-DryClean now offers options! Like our sister companies Molly Maid and Mr. Handyman, 1-800-DryClean, 1-800-DryClean now offers a more flexible payment schedule for a candidate's Initial Fee ... more

The Consumer Wants Convenience
Time is today's most precious commodity. We provide the busy consumer with the very best in quality coupled with timesaving pick-up and delivery. 1-800-DryClean has some enviable characteristics: Repeat Clientele Unique Marketing Approach Enhanced Quality Control Methodology Take a f... more

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Franchise History

When did the first 1-800-DryClean open? 1997
When did 1-800-DryClean start franchising? 2000

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	89	0	0	0
2004	81	0	0	0
2003	72	0	0	0
2002	55	0	0	0
2001	33	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
4-6 weeks pre-training via telephone

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

20% 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)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Good interpersonal skills, management background helpful

• Dry Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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