Comet One-Hour Cleaners
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Comet One-Hour Cleaners system.
Comet One-Hour Cleaners
406 W. Division St.
Arlington, TX 76011
800#:
Tel: (817) 461-3555
Fax: (817) 861-4779
E-mail: cometgodfrey@msn.com
Web Site: www.cometcleaners.com
Contact: Mr. Jack D. Godfrey, Jr., President
We offer a turn-key opportunity in the laundry and dry-cleaning business. Site evaluation, complete training and installation are just a few of the services that COMET offers. There is a franchise fee of $250 per month required, as opposed to other franchisors that require a percent of your gross income per year.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1960
First Franchise: 1967
Franchise Units: 330
Company-Owned Units: 11
Total Units: 341
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 15 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 206 in TX, 30 in AR, 17 in N
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 6
>Asian-American: 20
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 6 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,800-2,000 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $80-100K
Total Investment: $200-400K
Average Total Investment: $300K
Minimum Net Worth: $80K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 0%
>Advertising: NA
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: c,d,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week in Waco, TX; 1 Week in Store.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
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