Comet Cleaners vs Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Comet Cleaners Franchise
Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning Franchise
Investment $79,000 - $624,000$33,000 - $54,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 05-7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19472004
Year Franchised 19672006
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Comet Cleaners Franchise
    Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning 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
    Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning

    Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning is changing the face of dry cleaning. Dry cleaning is a fragmented, stagnate industry, with lack of national brand recognition and consistency from location to location.
    Door-To-Door Dry Cleaning changes the perception of dry cleaning through our marketing, image, professionalism and route efficiency. We know what it takes to create a strong brand, and people have grown to trust and rely on us for our quality and exemplary customer service.