If you are looking for information on the Americlean franchise business opportunity, Americlean dry cleaning franchises or drycleaning franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Americlean provides you with the benefits of a franchise, but without the franchise costs. Americlean's policy of requiring no franchise or royalty fees gives you total control of your turnkey operation.
Americlean has been in business for 50 years building only dry cleaning stores. We have been involved in the construction of over 6,000 stores all across the United States and Puerto Rico. We provide all the equipment and expertise you need to establish your dry cleaning business. Our expert staff assists in every aspect including site location, lease negotiation, equipment, store setup, financing, training, marketing and 24/7 support.
Business Package A - This complete "Plant and Store" package includes all of the equipment and fixtures necessary to operate as a full function stand-alone store. It is designed to accommodate the business of a single location and does not support drop stores.
Total investment: $179,900. Down payment: 20% (if qualified). Working capital: $10,000 (if necessary).
Business Package B - This "Commercial Plant and Store" package includes all of the equipment and fixtures necessary to operate as a full function stand-alone store and is designed with the capacity to accommodate up to two additional drop stores.
Total investment: $219,900. Down payment: 20% (if qualified). Working capital: $20,000 (if necessary).
Business Package C - This package is our entry level package designed as a turnkey facility for the small business owner who wants us to provide the plant to do the cleaning. This package is also perfect as a drop-off location for the operator with a Commercial Plant Store.
Total investment: $49,900. Down payment: 20% (if qualified). Working capital: $5,000 (if necessary).
Metropolitan Package - This package includes a Commercial Plant with integral Dry Cleaning Store and two drop-off stores. The Commercial Plant contains all of the equipment and fixtures necessary to service its own store and the two included drop-off stores. The plant has the capability to be easily expanded to accommodate additional commercial business.
Total investment: $399,900. Down payment: 20% (if qualified). Working capital: $20,000 (if necessary).
The dry cleaning industry has one of the highest success rates of all small businesses (96.2% according to Dun and Bradstreet). One of the secrets of success is the support that our team offers you and the unique methods of operation that we provide. You receive the benefits of a franchise, but without the high franchise fees or royalties that diminish profits during every year of operation.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
