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Martinizing Dry Cleaning

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Martinizing Dry Cleaning system.

Martinizing Dry Cleaning
422 Wards Corner Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140-6950
800#: (800) 827-0207 + 365
Tel: (513) 351-6211
Fax: (513) 731-0818
E-mail: cleanup@martinizing.com
Web Site: www.martinizing.com
Contact: Mr. Jerald E. Laesser, Vice President


MARTINIZING is the most recognized brand name in dry cleaning. The # 1 Dry Cleaning Franchise: MARTINIZING has been ranked the # 1 dry cleaning franchise 20 out of the last 23 years by Entrepreneur Magazine.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1949
First Franchise: 1949
Franchise Units: 625
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 625

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 38 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 82 in MI, 59 in CA, 34 in WI

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-2,000 SF; FS, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $110K
Total Investment: $252.5-411K
Average Total Investment: $331K
Minimum Net Worth: $225K

Fees
>Franchise: $35K
>Average Franchise Fee: $35K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 0.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/3-20
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Classroom; 2 Weeks 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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