Lapels Dry Cleaning
Lapels Dry Cleaning franchises provide environmentally friendly dry cleaning and laundry services through four business models: full-service Dry Cleaning Plants, Satellite Stores, Pick Up and Delivery (Lapels Delivers), and Laundromats. Services include dry cleaning, shirt service, laundry, tailoring, shoe repair, wedding gown storage, and other ancillary services, with some processing sub-contracted to approved professionals. The target market is the general public seeking professional dry cleaning and laundry services in a competitive market influenced by seasonality, climate, demographics, and economic conditions.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $1,000/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 77 franchised units (16 Plant/Satellite combo units, 33 Plant Only units, 28 Satellite Only units) from the 'Sales Metrics' table on page 2. These units were open at least 2 years as of December 31st, 2024, and report using the standard Point of Sale software.
* Weighted average gross revenue per unit was calculated from the 'Sales Metrics' table on page 2. The sample includes 8 'Plant Plus Satellite' enterprises (representing 16 units: 8 Plant and 8 Satellite), 33 'Plant Only' units, and 28 'Satellite Only' units, totaling 77 franchised units. For 'Plant Plus Satellite' enterprises, the average enterprise revenue of $812,377.05 was divided by 2 to get an average per unit of $406,188.525. The overall weighted average is: (16 units * $406,188.525 + 33 units * $422,081.54 + 28 units * $308,489.91) / 77 units = $377,473.05. Weighted average median gross revenue per unit was calculated similarly: (16 units * ($688,694.33 / 2) + 33 units * $404,844.77 + 28 units * $280,522.84) / 77 units = $347,065.86. Net Controllable Income is reported as 44.15% but is explicitly stated to exclude significant expenses like rent, taxes, interest, depreciation, and amortization (Notes 13 on page 4-5). Therefore, it cannot be used as average net income, net profit, or EBITDA, and no reliable best-guess profit range can be estimated from the provided data without further expense information.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Lapels Dry Cleaning Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 92% of Cleaning Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lapels Dry Cleaning Current | $427K – $777K | $60K | 6.0% | 81 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K – $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K – $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K – $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
| OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING | $54K – $105K | $48K | N/A | 481 |
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises | $187K – $374K | $45K | 7.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Lapels Dry Cleaning franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract, termination/abandonment, and unpaid fee collection disputes with former franchisees Maria and Egidio Barros.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Lapels Dry Cleaning franchise ranges from $426,748 to $777,300. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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