ZIPS Cleaners
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
- Franchising since
- 2006 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Savage, MD United States Source: franchise.org
ZIPS Dry Cleaners franchise operates as a fast, affordable dry cleaning service known for its simplified pricing model and quick turnaround times.
Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 31 locations; other measures for 12 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
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty 6% of Royalty Net — Royalty 6% of Royalty Net SalesMain ongoing fee
25 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?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 31 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchisee-operated Plant Stores open full year
- Period
- Production Supplies average $99,910
- Excluded
- 1 corporate location sold in December 2025 and 4 lacking full-year financial detail
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee-submitted financial statements. Quote columns: High, Low, Median, Average, Percentage of Total Income, Percentage of Businesses Above Average, Number Above Average.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 12 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchisee-operated Drop Stores open full year
- Period
- Gross Margin average $386,632
- Excluded
- 1 corporate location sold in December 2025 and 1 lacking full-year financial detail
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee-submitted financial statements. Quote columns: High, Low, Median, Average, Percentage of Total Income, Percentage of Businesses Above Average, Number Above Average.
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 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 — Franchisee-operated Plant Stores open full year · PDF p. 54
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee-operated Drop Stores open full year · PDF p. 55
"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.
59 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
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.
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Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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