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Rank no. 396 – Comet Cleaners – US
Products & Services: Dry cleaning & laundry services
Number of Locations: 220
Total Investment: $79K – 624K
Founded: 1947
Began Franchising: 1967
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.
Franchise Units
YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
2013 | 209 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2012 | 235 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2011 | 247 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2010 | 250 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Midwest, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Mexico, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Franchise Fee: $15,000 – $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
OPERATIONS
55% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators).