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Buy a Comet Cleaners Franchise

Comet Cleaners is a well-established dry cleaning and laundry franchise with over 75 years of industry experience and more than 150 locations across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1947 and franchising since 1967, Comet Cleaners is recognized for its trusted brand, proven business model, and commitment to quality service. The franchise offers dry cleaning, laundry, and garment care services with a focus on convenience, price, and quality. Franchisees benefit from a nationally recognized brand with a loyal customer base and a business model designed for operational efficiency and minimal labor requirements.

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Why buy a Comet Cleaners Franchise?

Investing in Comet Cleaners offers entry into a proven, recession-resistant franchise with a trusted brand and comprehensive corporate support. Franchisees benefit from exclusive territories, multiple revenue streams, and a business model designed for efficiency and profitability. With low labor requirements, ongoing training, and marketing assistance, Comet Cleaners provides a stable opportunity in a growing garment care industry with strong long-term potential.

Comet Cleaners Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $15,000 - $30,000

    • Initial Investment

      $93,000 - $890,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 111 hours on the job training

    • 15 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Comet Cleaners – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Comet Cleaners provides extensive training including 15 hours of classroom instruction and 111 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support includes site selection assistance, lease negotiation, marketing support (social media, SEO, email marketing, loyalty programs), proprietary software, field operations guidance, and grand opening support. Franchisees also benefit from a dedicated operations team and access to purchasing cooperatives. The company offers financing referrals to qualified candidates.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Comet Cleaners is the largest family-owned dry cleaning chain in the U.S., with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. The brand has sustained success for over six decades, surviving economic downturns and maintaining a loyal customer base. It is recognized for pioneering efficient, environmentally safer dry cleaning methods and offering convenience to customers.

  3. Industry / Market

    The dry cleaning and laundry industry is a multi-billion-dollar market valued at around $9 billion annually in the U.S., characterized by steady demand due to ongoing garment care needs. The industry benefits from recurring revenue and relatively low employee-to-sales ratios. Comet Cleaners’ focus on operational efficiency and quality positions it well to capitalize on this stable, recession-resistant market.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Comet Cleaners franchisee is a full-time operator with a minimum net worth of $500,000 and liquid capital of $150,000. No prior dry cleaning experience is required, but strong management skills and a commitment to customer service are essential. Owners should be prepared to manage a staffed retail location and uphold brand standards.

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