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Lapels

Dry cleaning

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Lapels Franchises?

Total Investment: $66,200-$92,100
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Lapels News

Lapels Clothing Drive (may 5 – 13) To Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation
Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Lawrence Friedman is keeping his fingers crossed. Over FOUR TONS of clothing was collected during Lapels' semiannual clothing drive for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation last fall. Will Lapels franchisees and their generous customers be able to keep up the pace, aga... more

What To Do When You've Blown It
It's bound to happen sooner or later – yes, even to you and your business. Sometime or other, you will make a blunder that upsets a customer. It may be an employee mistake (honest or intentional), it could be a defective product, it could even be an unreasonable expectation on the part of your c... more

Barter Instead Of Buy What You Need
There is so much going on these days. Running the business, taking the kidsto school, birthday parties and keeping them entertained. Then of course there are things to do around the house like repairs, grocery shopping, dropping off the dry cleaning and making some phone calls. Phew! No wonder we do... more

Starting A Business With Little Or No Money
Contrary to popular belief, starting a business doesn't require thousands of dollars. There are countless numbers of legitimate business opportunities out there that cost very little to start. Starting an Ebay business costs nothing, yet hundreds of thousands of people are making their living bu... more

Smokin' Up A Storm: Clothing, Smokers, And The Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke. So you light up, and as you puff away, it feels so relaxing, right? Well, what's good for your nerves is not so good to when you're job hunting. What?! What does smoking have to do with job hunting? It has to do with the fact ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Lapels open? 2000
When did Lapels start Franchising? 2001

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	16	0	0	1
2004	20	0	0	0
2003	11	0	0	0
2002	5	0	0	0
2001	2	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	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

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Customer service skills

Related Franchise Categories

• Dry Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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