High Margin / Minimal Employees

Dry cleaning is a multi-billion dollar industry. It offers a high margin while requiring minimal employees.

Why Choose A Comet Cleaners Franchise?

Combined 2010 Sales for 1 Comet Plant and 2 Comet Pick Up Stores*
Sales	$911,653
Margin to Point	$325,981
Avg Employees	8

Over the last century, dry cleaning methods gradually evolved resulting in cleaner, well preserved garments for its clients. Due largely to the pioneering efforts of Jack Godfrey & Sons Inc. since the 1920's, Comet Cleaners' equipment efficiency and reliability have improved. In addition, the continual experimentation of cleaning solvents over the years has produced safer, more effective methods of dry cleaning.

Unlike any other national dry cleaning franchise, the long-term history, experience and reputation of Comet Cleaners have been instrumental in making tremendous breakthroughs in the dry cleaning industry. With over 250 stores in the United States and Mexico, Comet Cleaners continues to be a strong leader with a proven track record.

In the 21st century, Comet Cleaners shall remain a worldwide leader in the dry cleaning business with its revolutionary concepts of providing price, quality and convenience to its clients. We invite you to consider the Comet Cleaners opportunity today!

*All figures are the sum of the 2010 results for 3-store averages from stores owned by shareholders of the franchisor. These stores have been open an average of 15 years.   See Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document for the individual store results, definition of Expenses, and important qualifiers.  Does not include results of independent franchisees.  Past performance is not a forecast of a prospective franchisee’s future financial performance.  A new store’s results are likely to differ from those of established stores. 

The Comet Advantage

• An US$11 billion dollar industry
• 50+ year brand history
• 80+ years industry experience
• Largest family owned dry cleaning chain in the USA
• Tremendous success rate
• Continues to survive tough economic times
• Ease of operation
• Low initial investment
• No shrink or inventory spoilage
• No late nights, no Sundays
• Minimal labor (average 8 employees) …Low employee to gross sales ratio

Franchise Support

We have over 80 years of successful dry cleaning expertise to assist you in the operation of your Comet Cleaners location. Our operations consultants will assist you in all aspects of your store -- from the initial store design and development to store operations. Our franchise package includes:

 

• Professional Store Design and Layout
  We will assist you with the layout of your store plan to maximize production and efficiency. We also provide a vendor list detailing all the supplies needed to complete your store.
  

• Expert Installation
  Our technicians are experienced in plant construction and equipment installation according to Comet specifications. A typical equipment installation takes 10-14 days.
  
  
• Training
  We provide a comprehensive training program at a company location. You will be instructed in the essentials of dry cleaning operations, labor management, administration, marketing and a broad range of other subjects needed to successfully operate your Comet Cleaners location. In addition to this program, ongoing support is provided upon opening your store.
  
  
• Real Estate
  We will provide you with real estate site selection assistance. A corporate evaluation of the site is conducted in order to assist you in selecting a prime location.
  
  
• Marketing
  We provide advertising guidelines and suggestions in the promotion of your store.
  
  
• Initial Investment
  The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a single Comet Plant Store ranges from US$324,450 – US$521,100. The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a single Comet Pickup Store ranges from US$50,650 – US$97,650.

  Additional investment is required in the event that land acquisition and building construction are desired. This includes everything needed to operate your own Comet Cleaners location. Actual costs will differ based on variances like location and equipment upgrades. Included in the initial investment is a one-time franchise fee of US$30,000. The ongoing royalty fee is 5% per month. 

 

 

 

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