CD One Price Cleaners Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
CD One Price Cleaners is a garment-care franchise offering dry cleaning, laundry, and household textile services, serving busy households and professionals, and known for a simple flat-price menu, same-day turnaround, and in-store processes designed for speed, consistency, and everyday affordability.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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52
+
37%
37%
Franchise fee
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$30,000
Investment
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$263,000 - $2,998,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$958,000
+
n.a.
n.a.
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CD One Price Cleaners is a dry cleaning and laundry franchise known for its modern, value-driven approach to garment care. The business traces its roots to 1984 when its founders first entered the dry-cleaning industry. The brand was formally established around 2001 in the Chicago area and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
CD One Price Cleaners began franchising in 2005. The franchise operates a “superstore” model built around flat-rate pricing. Every garment is cleaned for the same price, creating a simple, transparent fee structure that differs from traditional cleaners that charge by item type.
The franchise provides a wide range of services, including dry cleaning, wash-and-fold laundry, shirt pressing, area-rug cleaning, comforter and blanket cleaning, leather care, and wedding-gown preservation. This variety allows customers to meet both daily and specialty cleaning needs in one location.
CD One Price Cleaners differentiates itself through consistent pricing, fast turnaround times, and an efficient production system supported by a hub-and-spoke model. These operational advantages enable the franchise to handle high volume, maintain quality, and compete effectively against smaller independent dry cleaners.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a CD One Price Cleaners franchise is
$263,000 - $2,998,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
CD One Price Cleaners offers 2 types of franchises:
Franchise Model
Initial Investment
Satellite Stores
$263,350 to $375,950
Plant Stores With PUD Services
$1,575,800 to $2,997,650
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a CD One Price Cleaners.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount (Smaller Plant Store)
Amount (Larger Plant Store)
Franchise fee
$30,000
$30,000
Travel and living expenses while training
$1,500 to $8,000
$1,500 to $8,000
Real estate services and costs (including 3 months' occupancy costs and security deposit)
$32,000 to $44,000
$60,000 to $90,000
Advertising
$50,000 to $75,000
$50,000 to $75,000
Start-up inventory, supplies, pickup and delivery initial supplies and store set-up
$39,000 to $45,000
$41,000 to $47,000
Construction, leasehold improvements and decorating costs
$200,000 to $250,000
$350,000 to $450,000
Fixtures, fixed assets, equipment, Computer System, initial POS software license fee and security system and installation
$675,000 to $750,000
$800,000 to $875,000
Auto Assembly and Conveyor System including installation and setup
$175,000 to $200,000
$525,000 to $600,000
Kiosk System equipment, install and setup
$225,000 to $275,000
$250,000 to $275,000
Signage (Exterior and interior signage, pickup and delivery vehicle branding and other signage)
$10,000 to $24,000
$15,000 to $28,000
Ongoing software maintenance and support
$6,500 to $12,000
$7,500 to $12,000
Transportation Vehicle
$10,000 to $60,000
$20,000 to $125,000
DSL or cable internet connection and email fee for 3 months
$300 to $750
$300 to $750
Uniforms
$1,500 to $2,400
$1,500 to $2,400
Insurance
$5,000 to $15,000
$8,500 to $18,500
Licenses and permits
$3,500 to $6,000
$3,500 to $20,000
Utilities for 3 months, including any security deposits
$6,000 to $12,000
$6,000 to $25,000
Legal fees and other miscellaneous opening costs
$5,500 to $16,000
$5,500 to $16,000
Additional funds for 3 months
$100,000 to $150,000
$200,000 to $300,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$1,575,800 to $1,975,150
$2,375,300 to $2,997,650
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CD One Price Cleaners offers 2 types of franchises:
Franchise Model
Initial Investment
Satellite Stores
$263,350 to $375,950
Plant Stores With PUD Services
$1,575,800 to $2,997,650
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a CD One Price Cleaners.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount (Smaller Plant Store)
Amount (Larger Plant Store)
Franchise fee
$30,000
$30,000
Travel and living expenses while training
$1,500 to $8,000
$1,500 to $8,000
Real estate services and costs (including 3 months' occupancy costs and security deposit)
$32,000 to $44,000
$60,000 to $90,000
Advertising
$50,000 to $75,000
$50,000 to $75,000
Start-up inventory, supplies, pickup and delivery initial supplies and store set-up
$39,000 to $45,000
$41,000 to $47,000
Construction, leasehold improvements and decorating costs
$200,000 to $250,000
$350,000 to $450,000
Fixtures, fixed assets, equipment, Computer System, initial POS software license fee and security system and installation
$675,000 to $750,000
$800,000 to $875,000
Auto Assembly and Conveyor System including installation and setup
$175,000 to $200,000
$525,000 to $600,000
Kiosk System equipment, install and setup
$225,000 to $275,000
$250,000 to $275,000
Signage (Exterior and interior signage, pickup and delivery vehicle branding and other signage)
$10,000 to $24,000
$15,000 to $28,000
Ongoing software maintenance and support
$6,500 to $12,000
$7,500 to $12,000
Transportation Vehicle
$10,000 to $60,000
$20,000 to $125,000
DSL or cable internet connection and email fee for 3 months
$300 to $750
$300 to $750
Uniforms
$1,500 to $2,400
$1,500 to $2,400
Insurance
$5,000 to $15,000
$8,500 to $18,500
Licenses and permits
$3,500 to $6,000
$3,500 to $20,000
Utilities for 3 months, including any security deposits
$6,000 to $12,000
$6,000 to $25,000
Legal fees and other miscellaneous opening costs
$5,500 to $16,000
$5,500 to $16,000
Additional funds for 3 months
$100,000 to $150,000
$200,000 to $300,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$1,575,800 to $1,975,150
$2,375,300 to $2,997,650
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is CD One Price Cleaners's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
CD One Price Cleaners had 52 total units in 2025, of which 52 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
CD One Price Cleaners provides a structured training program to ensure franchisees are well-prepared to operate their store according to brand standards. This includes both initial and ongoing training components for franchisees and designated employees. The training is designed to be comprehensive and includes classroom and potentially online elements.
Initial Training Program Franchisees (or their Designated Principal) and specified employees must attend and complete a pre-opening brand standard initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. This training is included in the franchise fee for up to two participants; additional trainees or extended training durations require payment of extra fees.
Online and Additional Training CD One Price Cleaners also uses an online learning management system. New store managers or production managers are required to complete this online training along with any other specified modules within a given timeframe. The franchisor may require additional training programs at any time, and franchisees are responsible for all associated costs.
PUD Training For services like Pick-Up and Delivery (PUD), the franchisor provides a separate Initial PUD Training program. This includes instruction on service execution and system usage, and requires the franchisee’s managers to train other staff based on this material. This ensures consistent quality and operational standards across all service areas.
Territory Protection
CD One Price Cleaners offers territory protection to franchisees through two defined geographic zones: a "Protected Territory" and a "ROFO (Right of First Offer) Territory."
In urban areas, the Protected Territory extends a half-mile radius from the store location, while the ROFO Territory adds another half-mile ring around that. If the site is in a non-urban environment, the Protected and ROFO Territories extend to one and two miles respectively.
The franchisor agrees not to open another CD store within the Protected Territory and provides the franchisee the right of first offer for locations within the ROFO Territory.
However, while these territorial rights are defined and protected in terms of store placement, CD One Price Cleaners and its affiliates reserve the right to sell products and services within any territory through alternative channels. These include delivery services, internet sales, and other non-retail distribution methods.
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