Martinizing
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Martinizing franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1949 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Naples, FL United States Source: franchise.org
Martinizing franchise specializes in dry cleaning and garment care services, operating as one of the oldest and most established names in the dry cleaning indus
Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $40,900 – $796,742 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: revenue for 40 Franchised locations; revenue for 38 Franchised locations; other measures for 11 Franchised locations; revenue for 9 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- TOTAL (Note 19) — DeliversPDF p. 22$40,900 – $78,600
- TOTAL (Note 19) — SatellitePDF p. 21$113,065 – $345,650
- TOTAL (Note 19) — PlantPDF p. 20$535,930 – $796,742
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
28 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 40 locations
- Who is counted
- Plant only
- Excluded
- 26 Plant units, 50 Satellite units and 37 Martinizing Delivers units excluded; unavailable data or less than one year operational
- Method
- Open minimum one year
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 38 locations
- Who is counted
- Satellite only
- Excluded
- 66 Plant units, 12 Satellite units and 37 Martinizing Delivers units excluded; unavailable data or less than one year operational
- Method
- Open minimum one year
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 11 locations
- Who is counted
- 11 enterprises comprising 12 Plants and 20 Satellites
- Excluded
- 54 Plant units, 30 Satellite units, 37 Delivers units excluded; data unavailable
- Method
- Franchisee self-reported standardized data
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 9 locations
- Who is counted
- Plant plus satellite enterprises
- Excluded
- 57 Plant units, 41 Satellite units and 37 Martinizing Delivers units excluded; unavailable data or less than one year operational
- Method
- Open minimum one year
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($40,900 – $796,742) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Plant only · PDF p. 43
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Satellite only · PDF p. 43
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 11 enterprises comprising 12 Plants and 20 Satellites · PDF p. 45
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Plant plus satellite enterprises · PDF p. 43
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Additional funds – 3 months (Note 18) — Plant
“As arranged As arranged with landlord, utilities supplier Landlord, Utilities Suppliers Additional funds – 3 months (Note 18) $20,000 $40,000”
Note: Printed figures appear on page 20 beneath the Satellite heading; extracted full-page text does not establish their Plant population. No totals calculated.
Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: TOTAL (Note 19) — Plant
“As incurred As incurred Suppliers, vendors, employees, etc. TOTAL (Note 19) $535,930 $796,742”
Note: Printed figures appear on page 20 beneath the Satellite heading; extracted full-page text does not establish their Plant population. No totals calculated.
Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Enterprises exceeding median net controllable income
“3/11 Enterprises exceed the median Net Controllable Income.”
Note: Figure is supported, but sample_size counts multi-outlet enterprises rather than locations. Source lists unit subgroups separately; no combined location count calculated.
Item 19 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Enterprises exceeding average net controllable income
“7/11 Enterprises exceed the average Net Controllable Income.”
Note: Figure is supported, but sample_size counts multi-outlet enterprises rather than locations. Source lists unit subgroups separately; no combined location count calculated.
Item 19 · PDF p. 43 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Enterprises exceeding average annual net sales
“2/9 Enterprises exceed Average Annual Net Sales.”
Note: Figure is supported, but sample_size counts multi-outlet enterprises rather than locations. Source lists unit subgroups separately; no combined location count calculated.
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