Lapels Cleaners, founded in 2000, has carved out a distinctive position in the dry cleaning sector with its dedication to green practices and top-quality garment care. Originally launched in Hanover, Massachusetts, the brand now operates from its headquarters in Naples, Florida, with Kevin DuBois serving as CEO.
Since opening its doors to franchising in 2001, Lapels has grown to 83 locations nationwide. The company provides a wide array of services, including dry cleaning, laundry, tailoring, alterations, and specialized garment treatment.
What differentiates Lapels in the marketplace is its 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning method, delivering both effective and gentle garment care. The franchise also offers several business models — from full-service plants and satellite stores to pickup and delivery services and laundromats — giving franchisees the flexibility to choose a setup that best fits their market and business goals.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Lapels offers 3 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Lapels® Plant franchise. For more information on costs required to start a Lapels franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Lapels offers 3 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Lapels® Plant franchise. For more information on costs required to start a Lapels franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Lapels® provides a comprehensive training program for franchisees, covering multiple phases to ensure they are well-prepared to operate their business. Here’s a numbered summary of the training programs offered:
Lapels® offers franchisees a defined territory, which is typically centered around the store location and may extend up to three miles in less populated areas or one city block in urban zones. While Lapels® commits not to grant new franchises or open company-owned stores within this defined territory during the term of the franchise agreement, this protection is conditional on the franchisee remaining in compliance.
The size and boundaries of the territory are determined at Lapels®’ discretion, considering factors like population density, neighborhood character, and competition. However, Lapels® makes it clear that franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory.
Franchisees may face competition from other Lapels® franchisees, company-owned outlets, and even alternative distribution channels such as online sales or catalog marketing. Additionally, Lapels® retains the right to operate at non-traditional sites and serve national or institutional accounts both inside and outside the defined territory.
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