Lapels vs Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Lapels Franchise	Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise
Investment	$86,502 - $710,122	$475,500 - $667,000
Franchise Fee	$20,000 - $30,000	$36,000
Royalty Fee	5%	6%
Advertising Fee	2%	1%
Year Founded	2000	2001
Year Franchised	2001	2002
Term Of Agreement	10 years	-
Term Of Agreement	10 years	-
Renewal Fee	$5K	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Lapels Franchise	Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise
Experience	General business experience Customer service skills	-
Financing Options
	Lapels Franchise	Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/No
Equipment	No/Yes	No/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	No/Yes
Receivables	No/Yes	No/Yes
Payroll	No/Yes	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Lapels Franchise	Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise
Training	One of the greatest reasons for Lapels success is our initial training and ongoing support. We will have you train in our training store and then bring that same trainer out to your store for additional training and support. We will be with you during your soft opening to guide you through the day to day operations. On-The-Job Training: 62 hours Classroom Training: 61 hours	On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 52 hours
Support	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	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations	International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	Lapels Franchise	Oxxo Care Cleaners Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	No

Company Overviews

About Lapels

A Unique Concept in the Dry Cleaning Industry with a Standardized System from Store to Store
 * Image & Store Design
 * Training and Ongoing Support
 * Tested and Proven Marketing Programs
 * In-store Customer Loyalty Programs
 * A Consistent Customer Experience
 * Hours of Operation
 * Store Operations Manuals
 * Lapels Branded Marketing Materials and Supplies
 * Franchisee Participation is Encouraged
 * Point-of-Sale Computer System
 Lapels Dry Cleaning is a recognized name in dry cleaning. When you own our franchise, you benefit from that name recognition, which helps build your business. Lapels Franchising has built a track record of helping our franchisees grow their businesses. We get you started and provide ongoing support regardless of where you're located or what challenges you face. With a Lapels franchise you are in business for yourself but not by yourself. Our corporate team will be right there working with you to assure your success. In addition, you will be working with other franchisees to compare operational procedures and new strategies along the way. Lapels Dry Cleaning has not only pioneered an innovative dry cleaning store concept but has gone one step further with the establishment of trend setting Quality Control and Wholesaler Liaison positions that are filled by Lapels franchisees, the people at the store level who have day-to-day, hands-on knowledge of what the customer wants.

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

#394 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Oxxo Care Cleaners

OXXO Care Cleaners is actively looking for locations for Dry-cleaning Plants and Drop Stores using "Non-Hazardous" "Environmental Friendly" dry-cleaning solvents. OXXO Care Cleaners is the only boutique-style garment care cleaners that uses the most technologically advanced equipment, environmentally safe cleansers and offer unequaled customer conveniences like 24-hour ATM styles pick-up, hand ironing. 
Seeking new franchisees throughout the U.S., Asia, Canada, Central America, Middle East, Mexico and South America    

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee