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    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Plant franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Lapels franchises provide dry cleaning, laundry and related garment-care services through cleaning plants, satellite drop-off stores, delivery businesses or laundromats. Plants process dry cleaning on site, while the other formats use an affiliated plant or approved wholesaler for dry-cleaning work.

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    Plant quick facts

    Is Plant a franchise?
    Yes. Plant offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 83 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52).
    How much does it cost to open a Plant franchise?
    The Plant Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $535,930–$796,742 for plant total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $907,905–$1,711,738 for laundromat total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $40,900–$78,600 for lapels delivers total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $113,065–$345,650 for satellite store total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Plant charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Plant disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Plant FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 47). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Plant locations are there?
    The FDD reports 83 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Plant a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $535,930 – $796,742 (Plant total initial investment); $907,905 – $1,711,738 (Laundromat total initial investment); $40,900 – $78,600 (Lapels Delivers total initial investment); $113,065 – $345,650 (Satellite Store total initial investment); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 includes reviewed figures, but which locations they cover is not recorded yet.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 83 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    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 4 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Lapels Delivers total initial investmentPDF p. 22$40,900 – $78,600
    • Satellite Store total initial investmentPDF p. 20$113,065 – $345,650
    • Plant total initial investmentPDF p. 20$535,930 – $796,742
    • Laundromat total initial investmentPDF p. 23$907,905 – $1,711,738

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty feeMain ongoing fee

    34 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?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Plant has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2025

    0832023812024832025−2+2

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($40,900 – $1,711,738) 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?

    • Reported units went from 81 to 83 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • 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. [1]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025interest paid$7,076
    2025net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$131,465
    2025members' equity at december 31, 2025$2,528,059
    2025accounts receivable, net$70,193
    2025inventory$3,753
    2025due from related parties$130,582
    2025other assets$15,334
    2025total current assets$725,400
    2025deferred commission - net of current portion$275,140
    2025goodwill$2,433,988
    2025total non-current assets$2,719,128
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilities$35,780
    2025deferred revenue - current portion$45,124
    2025notes payable- related parties$65,000
    2025due to related parties$397,685
    2025total long-term liabilities$835,565
    2025total liabilities$916,469
    2025members' equity$2,528,059
    2025total members' equity$2,528,059
    2025total liabilities and members' equity$3,444,527
    2025royalties$1,166,610
    2025brand development fund$474,311
    2025equipment fees$843,301
    2025initial franchise fees$105,912
    2025general and administrative$238,061
    2025interest income$35,871
    2025operating cash-flow change: accounts receivable-$27,434
    2025net cash provided by$61,228
    2025net cash flows provided by-$19,000
    2025cash and cash equivalents$477,788
    2025deferred commission - current portion$27,750
    2025long term receivables$10,000
    2025total current liabilities$80,904
    2025total assets$3,444,528
    2025deferred revenue - net of current portion$372,880
    2025other income related to franchise$225,440
    2025total revenues$2,815,574
    2025management fees - related party$900,673
    2025equipment costs$735,951
    2025brand development fund - related party$437,338
    2025franchise redevelopment - related party$349,669
    2025marketing and advertising$31,420
    2025commission expense$19,792
    2025total operating expenses$2,712,905
    2025operating income /$102,670
    2025interest expense-$7,076
    2025net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$131,465
    2025net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$131,465
    2025allowance for credit losses$1,890
    2025operating cash-flow change: due from related parties$58,355
    2025operating cash-flow change: deferred commission-$113,422
    2025operating cash-flow change: other assets$9,500
    2025operating cash-flow change: accounts payable and accrued liabilities$7,723
    2025operating cash-flow change: due to related parties-$255,937
    2025operating cash-flow change: deferred revenue$249,088
    2025advances on note receivable-$30,000
    2025payment received on note receivable$11,000
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents during the year$42,228
    2025cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year$435,560
    2025cash and cash equivalents - end of the year$477,788
    2024interest paid$15,382
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,499
    2024members' equity at december 31, 2024$2,396,594
    2024cash and cash equivalents$435,560
    2024accounts receivable, net$54,649
    2024inventory$3,753
    2024due from related parties$188,937
    2024deferred commission - current portion$14,250
    2024other assets$5,834
    2024total current assets$702,983
    2024deferred commission - net of current portion$175,218
    2024goodwill$2,433,988
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilities$28,057
    2024deferred revenue - current portion$35,524
    2024total current liabilities$63,580
    2024due to related parties$653,622
    2024deferred revenue - net of current portion$133,392
    2024members' equity$2,396,594
    2024total liabilities and members' equity$3,312,189
    2024brand development fund$456,894
    2024equipment fees$409,520
    2024other income related to franchise$187,505
    2024initial franchise fees$129,124
    2024interest income$52,670
    2024operating cash-flow change: accounts receivable$115,709
    2024operating cash-flow change: notes receivable$293,605
    2024operating cash-flow change: accounts payable and accrued liabilities-$28,825
    2024advances on note receivable, related party-$10,000
    2024cash and cash equivalents - end of the year$435,560
    2024total non-current assets$2,609,206
    2024total assets$3,312,189
    2024notes payable- related parties$65,000
    2024total liabilities$915,595
    2024total long-term liabilities$852,014
    2024royalties$1,094,842
    2024total members' equity$2,396,594
    2024total revenues$2,277,885
    2024management fees - related party$920,803
    2024equipment costs$324,486
    2024brand development fund - related party$426,235
    2024franchise redevelopment - related party$282,077
    2024general and administrative$309,028
    2024marketing and advertising$14,691
    2024commission expense$11,750
    2024total operating expenses$2,289,070
    2024operating income /-$11,185
    2024gain$396
    2024interest expense-$15,382
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,499
    2024net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,499
    2024allowance for credit losses-$18,972
    2024operating cash-flow change: due from related parties-$43,871
    2024operating cash-flow change: deferred commission-$58,250
    2024operating cash-flow change: due to related parties-$219,856
    2024operating cash-flow change: deferred revenue$6,875
    2024net cash provided by$72,914
    2024payment on notes payable, related party-$135,000
    2024net cash flows provided by-$135,000
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents during the year-$62,086
    2024cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year$497,646
    2023interest paid$21,419
    2023net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$377,580
    2023members' equity at december 31, 2023$2,370,096
    2023accounts receivable, net$151,386
    2023deferred commission - current portion$7,250
    2023total current assets$1,104,539
    2023goodwill$2,433,988
    2023total assets$3,662,495
    2023accounts payable and accrued liabilities$56,881
    2023deferred revenue - current portion$106,716
    2023total current liabilities$163,597
    2023notes payable- related parties$200,000
    2023due to related parties$873,478
    2023deferred revenue - net of current portion$55,324
    2023total long-term liabilities$1,128,802
    2023members' equity$2,370,096
    2023total members' equity$2,370,096
    2023royalties$1,035,019
    2023brand development fund$443,785
    2023equipment fees$18,311
    2023initial franchise fees$331,986
    2023cash-flow reconciliation adjustment: allowance for credit losses$2,082
    2023operating cash-flow change: accounts receivable-$75,285
    2023operating cash-flow change: accounts payable and accrued liabilities-$15,069
    2023cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the year$355,001
    2023cash and cash equivalents - end of the year$497,646
    2023cash and cash equivalents$497,646
    2023notes receivable$293,605
    2023inventory$3,753
    2023due from related parties$145,066
    2023other assets$5,834
    2023deferred commission - net of current portion$123,968
    2023total non-current assets$2,557,956
    2023total liabilities$1,292,399
    2023total liabilities and members' equity$3,662,495
    2023other income related to franchise$205,638
    2023total revenues$2,034,738
    2023management fees - related party$924,923
    2023equipment costs$18,965
    2023brand development fund - related party$347,186
    2023franchise redevelopment - related party$273,129
    2023general and administrative$58,389
    2023marketing and advertising$12,394
    2023commission expense$36,308
    2023total operating expenses$1,671,294
    2023operating income /$363,444
    2023interest income$35,555
    2023interest expense-$21,419
    2023net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$377,580
    2023net income /More than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$377,580
    2023operating cash-flow change: inventory$18,922
    2023operating cash-flow change: due from related parties-$24,994
    2023operating cash-flow change: deferred commission-$33,692
    2023operating cash-flow change: other assets-$1,400
    2023operating cash-flow change: due to related parties$620
    2023operating cash-flow change: deferred revenue-$126,736
    2023net cash provided by$122,027
    2023advances on note receivable-$92,733
    2023payment received on note receivable$68,286
    2023net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$34,447
    2023payment on notes payable, related party-$42,026
    2023advances from related party$97,090
    2023net cash flows provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,064
    2023net change in cash and cash equivalents during the year$142,644
    2022members' equity at december 31, 2022$1,992,516

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    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.

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    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 21 · PDF p. 121 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Advances on note receivable, related party — year ended December 31, 2024

      “Advances on note receivable, related party - (10,000)”

      Note: The row exposes only two entries beneath three year headers, so the year of (10,000) is ambiguous in extracted text.

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