Hangers Cleaners vs ZIPS Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hangers Cleaners Franchise
ZIPS Franchise
Investment $750,000 - $1,500,000$745,700 - $1,300,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19961996
Year Franchised 19982006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K per territory-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hangers Cleaners Franchise
ZIPS Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    ZIPS Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    ZIPS Franchise
    Training -It starts with a six-week training program. In qualifying you to operate a high-volume dry cleaning business, training will cover the following: - Techniques and processes in both laundry and dry cleaning - Management, daily operations and back office systems - Specific store "start-up" assistance at each new location On-The-Job Training: 364 hours Classroom Training: 36 hours
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsAn Operations Manual that provides immediate review of procedures and clear, step-by-step instructions in daily procedures and management policies taught during the training program. Site Selection Guidelines to help you make smart decisions about the site and location of your ZIPS Dry Cleaners franchise. Marketing Support promoting the ZIPS brand identity, along with creative advertising materials, marketing and promotional guidelines and much more. Ongoing Operational Support that includes complete training and management assistance coupled with overall coordination and planning for the ZIPS Dry Cleaners franchise business. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 12

    Expansion Plans
     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    ZIPS Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Hangers Cleaners

    Founded by a chemistry professor in 1996 and now owned by Cool Clean Technologies Inc., Hangers Cleaners Inc. is an environmentally-friendly dry cleaning franchise. Stores use a carbon dioxide-based technology that is nonpolluting and safe for fabrics including Lycra, Spandex, down comforters and stuffed animals. Because no harsh solvents are used, franchisees do not have to worry about issues such as zoning restrictions, regulatory paperwork and insurance, or taxes for hazardous waste disposal.

    The company's Hangers Express Service offers a personalized, bar-coded Hangers bag; 24-hour drop-off; and both walk-in and drive-through service.

    About ZIPS

    Dry cleaning is not a new concept; dry cleaning the ZIPS way, is. It's simply "Professional Cleaning. Unbeatable Pricing." Our successful business model is based on the revolutionary concept of dry cleaning any garment for just $2.49 - that's less than half the price of today's industry average. Plus, we offer this price with same-day pickup - "in by 9, out by 5." Our competitors can't touch it. ZIPS' one price/high volume customer prepay business model outperforms independent operators with high average store sales. At the base of our success is our efficient, technology-based operating system…but that's just the beginning.
    How Do We Do It?
    ZIPS' efficient, technology based operating system, that's how! Our system combines proven technologies with state-of-the-art equipment.
    As a ZIPS franchisee, you will use this same system to run your own ZIPS ‘one price/high volume' dry cleaning business.
    Do You Qualify?
    ZIPS is expanding, offering franchise opportunities to qualified individuals and groups. If selected, you may be part of the ZIPS revolution with a ZIPS Dry Cleaners' franchise of your own!  ZIPS is looking for individuals who possess the following abilities:
    * Management skills
    * Motivator
    * Good delegator
    * Ability to embrace training
    * Self-motivated to succeed.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised ZIPS Dry Cleaners Business ranges from $745,700 to $1,300,000. This range includes a $30,000 franchise fee and a $7,500 software license fee that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). If you are a developer, you will pay a development fee of $10,000 for each ZIPS Dry Cleaners Business to be developed.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee


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