How much revenue does a ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchise make?

ZIPS DRY CLEANERS does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchise?

Profit estimates for ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2026 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ZIPS DRY CLEANERS has 52 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.

Can you get an SBA loan for a ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is ZIPS DRY CLEANERS a good franchise to buy?

ZIPS DRY CLEANERS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

ZIPS DRY CLEANERS

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ZIPS Dry Cleaners franchises operate garment care businesses offering dry cleaning and laundry services through a proprietary system featuring competitive flat-rate pricing, same-day service, efficient integrated production processes, and standardized layouts in Plant Facilities (with on-site processing) or Drop Facilities (satellite drop-off points). Franchisees develop and operate outlets under the ZIPS brand, adhering to strict operational manuals, training, and specifications to ensure consistency. The business model targets busy consumers seeking convenient, affordable garment care in high-traffic locations like in-line malls or freestanding buildings on major thoroughfares.

Locations

$868K–$1287K

Investment

Since 2006

Franchising

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ServicesSavage, MDValue Drycleaners of America, LLCwww.321zips.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$867,700 – $1,287,000

Low: $867,700High: $1,287,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$550 – $550

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% national marketing fund (up to 4%) + $550/mo ZIPSsoft software fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$949,657.65

Average Net Profit

$331,356.44

Average Gross Profit

$848,066.28

Data Based On: Data for 31 franchised Plant Stores and 12 franchised Drop Stores (total 43 units) operated by franchisees during the period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

* Weighted average gross revenue, gross profit, and net profit (Income Before General and Administrative Expenses) are calculated from the average values of 31 Plant Stores and 12 Drop Stores. The combined best guess profit low and high are the minimum and maximum of the respective low and high values across both store types. Median gross revenue is not provided as a weighted average since a true median cannot be accurately calculated from aggregated medians.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $949,658

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How ZIPS DRY CLEANERS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 99% of Cleaning Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Cleaning Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ZIPS DRY CLEANERS Current	$868K – $1.3M	$40K	6.0%	52
VCS BUSINESS	$14K – $37K	$5K	6.0%	1,914
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
Cleaning Services Average 75 franchises	$184K – $376K	$46K	7.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 75 Cleaning Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$697,892

Total Volume

$17.4M

Default Rate

8.0%

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.

25 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

54 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

54 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ZIPS DRY CLEANERS franchise ranges from $867,700 to $1,287,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.