The Zips franchise is a business based in the laundry niche. Back in 1996, Zips established eight drycleaning business units in Baltimore and Washington metro region. The stores were operating independently but in October 2002, the stores were amalgamated thereby becoming the largest dry-cleaning company in the region. Since then, several business units have been established in the region resulting to more than 30 stores at the moment.

The Zips business is dedicated to serving its customers with the best services in the industry while at the same time offering unsurpassed prices for the service. Besides, this company is also committed to giving back to the communities in the areas they operate in. For instance, the company gives thousands of unclaimed outfit to charitable organizations in the region. In addition the franchise is also involved in collection and cleaning of coats that have been donated by the well wishers to be delivered to the needy and homeless persons. The mission behind starting this business was making quality cleaning services affordable to everyone in the community.

The Zips franchise brand has been christened `America’s one price cleaner’.  The organization offers cleaning services at the cost of $1.99. In addition, the clothes are ready for pick up on the same day. This is a classic business model to be established in middle income regions considering that the cost of the service is approximately half of the cost of services offered in the current market.

There are several advantages attributed with becoming franchised by this business. One of those advantages is the fact that you are being offered an established brand. Franchisees investing in the business earn more than the single operators since the business have high records higher amount of sales. Besides, there are both single stores and multiple business units for persons who would like to expand their businesses available.

The business has been franchising interested entrepreneurs since 1996. The financial requirement to become a franchisee of the business includes average investment of about $487,650 to $747,000. The initial franchise fee required is $50,000. 

Currently, Zips is looking for competent investors with what it takes to contribute to the revolution of this organization.  The qualifications required to be passed as the franchisee of the organization include: basic business management skills, good delegator, motivator, self-motivated to succeed and ability to adapt to training provided.

The Zips is a sound business idea that is based on technology driven operating system. The technologies applied in the business has been tested and proven effective. When the concepts are combined with cutting edge equipment, just expect a masterpiece. 

 

How Do We Do It?
ZIPS®' efficient, technology based operating system, that's how! Our system combines proven technologies with state-of-the-art equipment. As a ZIPS® franchisee, you will use this same system to run your own ZIPS® ‘one price/high volume' dry cleaning business.

Do You Qualify?
ZIPS® is expanding, offering franchise opportunities to qualified individuals and groups. If selected, you may be part of the ZIPS® revolution with a ZIPS Dry Cleaners® franchise of your own! Click below to find out if ZIPS® is the right opportunity for you.

ZIPS® is looking for individuals who possess the following abilities:

* Management skills
* Motivator
* Good delegator
* Ability to embrace training
* Self-motivated to succeed

If you wish to talk with someone in Franchise Development, please call 1-877-321-9477 or locally at 301-313-0389.

Please Note: The operators of ZIPS, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official ZIPS website.

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anchise History

When did the first ZIPS open? 1996
When did ZIPS start Franchising? 2006

 

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