Tide Cleaners is a leading name in the laundry and dry cleaning franchise space, offering modern, high-quality garment care services. Originally introduced to the market in 2008 as Tide Dry Cleaners, the brand transitioned to Tide Cleaners to better represent its broader service offerings.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the franchise began expanding through franchising in 2011. As a brand backed by Procter & Gamble, Tide Cleaners benefits from the powerful recognition and credibility of the iconic Tide name, well-known for its top-performing laundry detergents.
What truly sets Tide Cleaners apart is its focus on customer convenience through features such as 24/7 access via secure lockers, easy drop-off and pickup, and tailored campus services for students and staff.
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.
Tide Cleaners offers a comprehensive suite of training programs to ensure franchisees are fully equipped to operate their outlets effectively. The franchisor provides both pre-opening and ongoing training components, with a structured curriculum and support system. Here are the primary types of training provided:
Tide Cleaners provides franchisees with a designated territory, but this territory is not exclusive. The franchisor reserves the right to determine the size and boundaries of the territory at its sole discretion, considering factors such as geographic area, population, and proximity to other locations.
This territory is detailed in the franchise agreement once a site is approved. Even with a defined territory, Tide Cleaners does not grant franchisees protection from competition. The franchisor and its affiliates can still operate businesses that provide similar services within or near the franchisee’s territory.
Additionally, affiliated businesses, including those offering delivery or locker services, may compete directly for the same customers.
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