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CD One Price Cleaners, the leading laundry and dry cleaning specialist, is offering qualified prospects with a cutting edge opportunity to own their own high volume dry cleaning "superstore" We have opened 30 stores since our first store opened in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood in 2001.
The dry cleaning and laundry services industry is a huge $9 billion marketplace that has demonstrated a relatively stable, slow growth pattern over many years. The service we provide is not a fad that's hot today and gone tomorrow. Our services are utilized at one time or another by a demographically broad cross section of consumers on a weekly basis, creating a consistent demand with only modest monthly fluctuation throughout the year. This industry is highly fragmented, with the majority of stores owned and operated as independent "mom and pop" outlets - creating a great opportunity for our system to leverage the strength of our brand awareness and the grouped buying power of 30 stores for the ongoing purchases of materials and supplies.
Our competitive prices allow us to capture market share from other competitors because at $1.19 for a laundered shirt and $2.29 for ANY single item of dry cleaning, our low prices represent a significant savings for our customers - just like other "category killer" companies that have captured significant market share in the office products, hardware and video rental industries. In these challenging economic times, consumers are always interested in saving money without sacrificing quality.
By combining one-price dry cleaning and same-day service, with state of the art equipment in a well-engineered plant, the innovative CD One Price Cleaners concept offers customers the service, quality, and value they demand. Our business model and field support team also provide business owners with the tools they need to run an efficient, volume driven operation.
No, you don't necessarily need experience in the dry cleaning industry. We look for franchisees that have great people skills and ideally, prior management or business ownership experience with a strong commitment to customer service. We are looking for owner-operators. We are proud of the fact that a number of our franchisees have current or prior franchise ownership experience with other franchise systems. It is rewarding to know that they value the training and ongoing support of the CD One Price Cleaners franchise program.
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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.
