Lapels Franchise Press Releases and Franchise 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 Foundat... more (4/13/2007)

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),... more (4/15/2006)

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... more (4/1/2006)

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. Sta... more (3/15/2006)

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&#... more (3/1/2006)

“location, Location, Location.”
The perfection of a “touch and feel” approach to evaluating and choosing retail locations is the key to successfully siting a retail business. This is a crucial ingredient maximizing the sto... more (9/1/2005)

Lapels Dry Cleaning Pitches In To Promote The Need For Blood Donors
Lapels Dry Cleaning knows the importance of looking and feeling your best. That’s why they’re pitching in to help the American Red Cross by reminding customers at all Lapels locations that &... more (5/1/2005)

Lapels Dry Cleaning Announces Ownership Change
Lapels Dry Cleaning, a drycleaning franchiser in Hanover, Mass., has announced a major management consolidation, with chief executive officer Lawrence Friedman, one of the company’s three founder... more (3/1/2005)

Lapels Dry Cleaning - Franchiser Working Through Growing Pains
Rarely do entrepreneurs complain about rapid growth. But after Lapels Cleaners sold its 20th store in October, franchise owner Larry Friedman brought sales to a halt. In order to rework his franchise ... more (3/1/2005)

Contrary To Common Practice, Lapels Dry Cleaning Franchisees Shape Procedures And Destiny Of The Franchise
Lapels Dry Cleaning has not only pioneered an innovative dry cleaning store concept but has gone one step further with the establishment of trend setting Quality Control, Wholesaler Liaison, Marketing... more (2/14/2005)

A Clean Sweep Lapels Dry Cleaning Makes Entrepreneur’s “franchise 500” And Entrepreneur’s “top 50 New Franchises”
Lapels, an innovative dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, MA, cleaned up in Entrepreneur magazine’s 26th Franchise 500 edition, not only making the Franchise 500 list, but also being n... more (2/14/2005)

Stop And Grow Franchiser Takes Time Out To Improve Lapels Dry-cleaning Business
Lots of entrepreneurs would love to have Larry Friedman’s problem: His business was growing too quickly. In less than three years, the number of Lapels Cleaners, a franchise dry-cleaning busin... more (1/14/2005)

Cleaning House – Lapels Dry Cleaning Announces New Management
Twenty locations strong, Lapels Dry Cleaning has announced a major management consolidation. CEO Lawrence Friedman, 52, one of the three founders, has taken over sole ownership of the franchise organi... more (1/1/2005)

He's On First With Lapels Dry Cleaning
Michael Eisner knew if he was going to get involved with a franchise, he wanted to be as involved as possible, playing an integral role in the growth and development of his chosen system. Via a chance... more (8/18/2003)