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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dryclean USA vs ImageFirst including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $261,500 - $606,500 | $140,000 - $200,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | $6.9K/yr. | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1976 | - |
Year Franchised | 1978 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
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 |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service provider specializing in serving the healthcare market.