Comet Cleaners vs ImageFirst Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Comet Cleaners vs ImageFirst including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Comet Cleaners Franchise
ImageFirst Franchise
Investment $79,000 - $624,000$140,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1947-
Year Franchised 1967-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Comet Cleaners Franchise
ImageFirst Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Comet Cleaners Franchise
    ImageFirst Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Comet Cleaners Franchise
    ImageFirst Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Comet Cleaners Franchise
    ImageFirst Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Comet Cleaners

    R.L. (Jack) Godfrey founded the original Comet Cleaners in 1960. Today, the family-run company, under the direction of Godfrey's son and grandson, has over 300 location in the United States and Mexico providing one-hour dry cleaning services.
    We will:
    • Enroll you in our comprehensive training course which teaches the essentials of dry cleaning operations and business management.
    • Assist you in laying out the store so you can make the most out of your space.
    • Send experienced technicians to install your equipment.
    • Provide guidelines on marketing your store. You will also have the advantage of using the nationally recognized Comet Cleaners name.
      While we are honored to help our veteran franchisees get their start, the dedication and hard work they give back exceeds tenfold. We encourage veterans to apply not only because we value their service and skills, but because we know that they have the potential to take Comet Cleaners to new heights.

    Seeking new franchisees in the following : Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Mexico

    Veterans discount   $10,000 discount on the initial franchise fee




    About ImageFirst

    Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service provider specializing in serving the healthcare market.