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Comet Cleaners

One-hour dry cleaning

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.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Comet Cleaners Franchises?

Total Investment: $237,500-$472,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000-$50,000
Royalty Fee: 0
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

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Comet Cleaners News

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Comet Cleaners multiple-franchise store owner Chris Ball is a recipient of the highly acclaimed 2006 FAB Award for his innovative contributions toward the Drycleaning franchise industry. ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Comet Cleaners open? 1947
When did Comet Cleaners start Franchising? 1967

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	284	0	10	15
2003	320	0	10	15
2002	329	0	12	12
2001	329	0	12	13
2000	333	0	12	12

Expansion Plans

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,

International: Mexico,

Financing Options

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

Third Party Financing Source(s): various lenders

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Related Franchise Categories

• Dry Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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