Hangers Cleaners vs Dryclean USA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hangers Cleaners Franchise
Dryclean USA Franchise
Investment $750,000 - $1,500,000$261,500 - $606,500
Franchise Fee $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%$6.9K/yr.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19961976
Year Franchised 19981978
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K per territory$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hangers Cleaners Franchise
Dryclean USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    Dryclean USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    Dryclean USA Franchise
    Training -Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, At Dryclean USA training plant
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 7

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Hangers Cleaners Franchise
    Dryclean USA Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Dryclean USA

    Selecting the right business to launch a new career doesn't have to be a difficult task. Although there are many factors to take into account, the most important is finding a business that offers exceptional growth potential and a great likelihood of financial stability. When you're investing your hard-earned dollars, you want to select a business that offers a high-level of economic stability and is not greatly affected by fluctuations in the economy. Dry cleaning is a multi-billion dollar industry that has time and again proven to be recession proof. Clothing will always be in need of cleaning. Furthermore, dry cleaning is a cash and carry business which does not require investing funds in extensive inventory. It doesn't matter what the latest trend in clothing may be, if it's summer, winter, holiday season, or vacation time. Customers will always have their quality garments cleaned professionally. Even with the proliferation of "casual work days" or "wrinkle free," a vast majority of these garments still need to be professionally cleaned and pressed. DRYCLEAN USA and the dry cleaning business presents entrepreneurs who have the desire and drive to succeed the opportunity to serve consumers while living the American dream - owning and operating your own business.

    Veteran Incentives   25% off franchise fee