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Between Rounds Announces Fall Storytelling in the Round Events. CT Authors Featured

BR Logo from Andy smallBetween Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café of Vernon has recently announced the fall schedule for Storytelling in the Round.

Storytelling in the Round, a FREE monthly program featuring readings by Connecticut’s own published (and unpublished) authors, has resumed at Between Rounds located at Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon. Storytelling in the Round is a one-hour event that includes a reading, followed by a question and answer session and book signing.

On September 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., Storytelling in the Round features a reading with Brien Brown, author of The Fourth Son, a work of historical fiction. After a long career teaching history and geography at the secondary and collegiate levels, Brown is writing his first novel.  Set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, The Fourth Son is a work of historical fiction following the young son of a French noble family from France into colonial America. Brown uses his extensive knowledge of history and geography to fill this work with rich and authentic details about early colonial America.

On October 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., Steven Ostrowski, a fiction writer, poet, playwright and singer-songwriter will be featured at Between Rounds. Ostrowski’s work has appeared in numerous literary magazines and journals, most recently, Literary Orphans, Citron Review, and Works of Fiction in Progress: WIPs Journal. His book of stories, A Pile of Crosses is forthcoming from ELJ Publications, and he is the author of two chapbooks of poems – In Late Fields from Bright Hill, and Birds, Boys, God from Finishing Line. His novel, The Last Big Break, is to be published in the near future by LVCA. Ostrowski teaches at Central Connecticut State University.

Author and illustrator Violet M. Favero will be featured on November 6, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with the release of her third book, Unkie Munkie Lives at The Zoo. Favero is the author of Silly Yaya and Sunday Dinner at Silly Yaya’s, 32-page full color, rhyming picture books appropriate for children of all ages. Silly Yaya books are sold internationally and have quickly become family favorites to be read over and over again.

A reading with writer Jesse Duthrie will be held on December 11, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Duthrie’s writing has been published online and in print in various places, including The Boiler Journal, Gadfly Online, Barnstorm Journal, and Connecticut Explored magazine. Duthrie is completing his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of New Hampshire and is the 2016 recipient of the Nonfiction Prize Gift at UNH.

In the Spotlight

One Sunday a month from September to May, Storytelling in the Round puts the spotlight on a different local author. All Storytelling in the Round author appearances are arranged by Ron Farina, an author, nationally recognized speaker and veteran. For more information about future author events, email info@betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available.  Between Rounds’ current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.  Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT.  For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Army veteran takes on fitness with a sense of duty. Patrick S. Lydon named Assistant Area Director of FitWorx.

Pat Lydon photo 08 09 16Coming off of active duty in Korea, Patrick “Pat” S. Lydon, Army Medic, wanted to contribute something to the community and stay active in fitness.  He helped open the first FitWorx location in Pembroke three years ago and continued to help the company grow.  He has been named Assistant Area Director for the entire group which now includes not only Pembroke, but Weymouth, Easton and West Roxbury locations as well.

 

A Quincy resident and Braintree native, Lydon is a graduate of Braintree High School and earned an Exercise Science degree from Quincy College.   He also achieved American Council of Exercise certification as a personal trainer.  He captained the lacrosse team and lettered in football as Braintree High School.

 

“I had always been involved in sports and fitness,” noted Lydon.  He added, “I saw that baby boomers and others were looking to get back in shape and were in need of better instruction and programming.  I was drawn to the FitWorx philosophy of losing weight and building muscle via three 30-minute strength-training workouts per week and a high protein diet. Working one on one with members, it has been gratifying to be part of something that is transforming the lives of the 85 percent of the American public who hate to workout.”

 

FitWorx, the “non-gym” solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss with four locations in Massachusetts, supplements that effort by offering high quality, great tasting protein snacks and meal replacement shakes.

 

Get with the Program

FitWorx helps real people achieve a realistic weight loss goal with manageable, proven approaches to weight loss and fitness. FitWorx training and nutrition program is designed to help members reduce body fat percentage by increasing lean muscle by up to 10 pounds. It achieves this through three 30-minute strength-training workouts per week and a high protein diet. Typically, participants can increase their metabolism by up to 500 calories per day, or 3500 calories per week or one pound of fat per week at a resting heart rate.

 

Langella continued, “The FitWorx program sets participants, in particular those with sedentary lifestyles, weight issues or medical conditions such as High Blood Pressure, Type II Diabetes and High Cholesterol, on the path to weight loss and an overall healthier lifestyle.”

 

To learn more about FitWorx and their “90 Days to a New You” program or to sign up for a two-week free trial, visit www.FitWorx.com or call (617) 651-5236.

 

About FitWorx

FitWorx is the “non-gym” solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. Offering a personalized fitness program that combines nutrition with customized workouts, and the ongoing guidance and support of a personal FitCoach, FitWorx has helped thousands achieve their weight loss goals and attain and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Each member is provided with the guidance of a FitWorx certified personal trainer, known as a FitCoach, at every visit, ensuring that each step taken brings the member one step closer to his/her goal. Through a well-rounded program of Strength training, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Flexibility (stretching) and Weight loss management, FitWorx is dedicated to helping every member adopt a healthier lifestyle and succeed in meeting their weight loss goals.

 

FitWorx officially opened doors in 2013, and has quickly grown to four locations in Massachusetts: Easton, Pembroke, West Roxbury and Weymouth. The company is currently looking toward national expansion through franchise development.

 

To learn more about FitWorx or to sign up for two-week free trial, visit www.FitWorx.com.

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Between Rounds of Vernon to Hold Storytelling in the Round on September 18th

Brien Brown
Brien Brown

Storytelling in the Round, a monthly program featuring readings by Connecticut’s own published (and aspiring) authors, resumes at Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café in Vernon in September.

A reading with Brien Brown, author of The Fourth Son, a work of historical fiction, is scheduled on September 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Between Rounds located in Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike. This is a FREE one-hour event.

Brien Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a Master of Science degree in Geography from Central Connecticut State University and a Sixth Year in Educational Leadership from The University of Connecticut. After a long career teaching history and geography at the secondary and collegiate levels, he is writing his first novel. Set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, The Fourth Son is a work of historical fiction following the young son of a French noble family from France into colonial America. Mr. Brown uses his extensive knowledge of history and geography to fill this work with rich and authentic details about early colonial America.

A question and answer session will follow the reading.

“Connecticut is home to so many wonderful authors. Storytelling in the Round gives both the author and the reader an opportunity to connect – right in their own backyard at our café,” noted Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds.

One Sunday a month from September to May, Storytelling in the Round puts the spotlight on a different local author. All Storytelling in the Round author appearances are arranged by Ron Farina, an author, nationally recognized speaker and veteran.

For more information about future author events, email info@betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available. Between Rounds’ current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.  Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT.  For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac hosts Groom-a-Thon to benefit Friends of Plymouth Dog Park

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, located at 137 Samoset Street in Plymouth, will host a dog “Groom-a-thon” to benefit the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park on Saturday, September 17, from 9 am to 5 pm. Friends of Plymouth Dog Park is a local non-profit looking to raise funds to construct a Dog Park in West Plymouth.
Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, located at 137 Samoset Street in Plymouth, will host a dog “Groom-a-thon” to benefit the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park on Saturday, September 17, from 9 am to 5 pm. Friends of Plymouth Dog Park is a local non-profit looking to raise funds to construct a Dog Park in West Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, located at 137 Samoset Street in Plymouth, will host a dog “Groom-a-thon” to benefit the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park on Saturday, September 17, from 9 am to 5 pm. Friends of Plymouth Dog Park is a local non-profit looking to raise funds to construct a Dog Park in West Plymouth.

Zoomin Groomin, a local pet groomer, will park it’s mobile grooming unit at the lot at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. Complimentary grooming sessions for dogs will be available on a first-come, first served basis. While there is no charge to have your dog groomed, the recommended donation is $50-$100. One hundred percent of that money will be donated to the Friends of Plymouth Dog Park.

“There is federal grant money available for dog parks up to $250,000. The requirement is that towns come up with 10 percent of the construction costs. That means we need to raise $25,000,” said Gina Delaney, president of Friends of Plymouth Dog Park. “We can’t thank Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac and Zoomin’ Groomin’ for helping out our very worthy cause with this fundraiser.”

Friends of Plymouth Dog Park will have an information booth inside the dealership where visitors can learn more about plans for the dog park and make donations. Friends of Plymouth Dog Park also have a Go Fund Me page that can be accessed on their website, www.plymouthdogs.com. To date, the group has raised $2,000.

“We are dog lovers, both at my house and at the dealership. One of our beloved staff members brings her two dogs to work every day and it’s unbelievable how many of our customer ask about the dogs. Sometimes I think they come to get their oil changed just to see the dogs,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Motors. “We support the effort to bring a dog park to Plymouth and we’re happy to host this event.”

Friends of Plymouth Dog Park is an all-volunteer organization based at 45 Minuteman Lane in Plymouth. It is currently in the application process for 501(c)(3) status and has been given permission by the State of Massachusetts to solicit funds.

If you would like more information about Friends of Plymouth Dog Park, please contact Gina Delaney at info@plymouthdogs.com.

So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac

For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (508) 830-0101.

About Zoomin Groomin®

Zoomin Groomin® Mobile Pet services, with corporate offices in Hingham, Massachusetts and locations throughout the East Coast, is a mobile pet service company that provides convenient, professional, door-to-door pet grooming, dog walking, and residential services. Zoomin Groomin caters to clients living in single family and town homes, as well as those residing in retirement communities, assisted living communities, apartment and condo complexes.

Owned and operated by a team of professionals with copious experience in sales, marketing, management and pet care, the company is franchising new locations to pet enthusiasts throughout the country.

Zoomin Groomin® is committed to using products that will not harm pets or the environment. By providing traditional dog and cat grooming mobile spa services, as well as in-home pet and residential services in an environmentally responsible manner,Zoomin Groomin can help protect the world for generations of pets and pet parents to come. For more information, please visit www.ZoominGroomin.com.

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Remote Quality Bookkeeping forms alliance with The Profit Experts

photo of Fred Parrish of The Profit Experts
Fred Parrish of The Profit Experts

BRIDGEWATER, MA and ALLEN, TX…

Remote Quality Bookkeeping, a Bridgewater, MA-based firm serving clients throughout the U.S., recently announced an alliance with The Profit Experts of Allen, Texas. The unique forecasting softwares created by The Profit Experts enable businesses to better manage cash flow/profits and operations.

“As bookkeepers, we can provide a very high-level financial picture for our clients. For detailed, more in-depth forecasting, we have referred so many of our clients to The Profit Experts that it just made sense to form this alliance,” said Mark Kilduff, president of Remote Quality Bookkeeping. “The Profit Experts have been particularly beneficial to our clients with seasonal businesses, like landscapers and tourist-centric businesses.”

Adds Kilduff, “A landscaping business is a perfect example. The money flows in from early spring until late fall. The Profit Experts provides the landscaper with forecasts and cash flow management intelligence so that the money lasts throughout the slow season.”

The Profit Experts software also helps businesses create a current operating profile, projecting five years into the future and providing specific details of revenue items, associated cost of sales, sales and general administrative expenses along with detailed payroll information and the capital expenditures during the forecast horizon. This information can be viewed in detail in monthly reports with the capability of month-by-month comparative analysis and weekly cash flow.

“Remote Quality Bookkeeping has really tapped into something with their outsourced bookkeeping services, just as we have with our cash flow and operational management software,” said Fred Parrish, CEO and Founder of The Profit Experts.  “We’ve enjoyed working with Remote Quality Bookkeeping and we look forward to bigger and better things to come with this new alliance.”

Before starting The Profit Experts, Parrish held positions ranging from staff accountant to CEO in both public and private companies with revenues ranging from $2 million to $3.5 billion.  He has served on the Board of Directors for 12 organizations in aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare services, business services, insurance, international missions, document management and software development.  Parrish also has extensive experience in directing and overseeing company operations, managing corporate resource development and directing strategic planning for domestic and international organizations.

Remote Quality Bookkeeping provides clients with a resource where they can outsource a few bookkeeping tasks or their entire accounting and bookkeeping department. Remote Quality Bookkeeping’s team approach ensures that the books are accurate and up-to-date all for one low monthly fee.
Remote Quality Bookkeeping hosts data on secure servers providing clients with a safe haven accessible from anywhere at any time. This allows accessibility and peace of mind so business owners can focus on their business.

Remote Quality Bookkeeping is located at 12 Spring Terrace, Bridgewater, MA 02324. For more information, call (508) 889-0201 or visit www.myrqb.com. For more information on The Profit Experts, visit www.profit-experts.com. For more information on Remote Quality Bookkeeping, visit www.myrqb.com.

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The Future of Dry Cleaning expands further into South Boston. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 54 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston

New Lapels Dry Cleaning Franchise Owners Steve and Scott Goddess.
Lapels Dry Cleaning of South Boston Owners Steve and Scott Goddess.

BOSTON, MA  and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, opened a full-service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning plant at 54 Colony Avenue, South Boston on July 9.

“The addition of our new plant, coupled with our store, Lapels Dry Cleaning Boston Seaport, will enable us to better serve the residents and businesses in the area. For hotels and condos, having a plant nearby gives us the capability to offer a building valet service,” said Scott Goddess, the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning Boston Seaport at 415 D Street and the new Lapels Dry Cleaning of South Boston.

Adds Goddess, “Having a local dry cleaner who uses 100 percent environmentally non-toxic cleaning solution is a great benefit to the area as well. Businesses can reduce their carbon footprint merely by keeping their dry cleaning local instead of having it transported to areas outside the city by vehicle.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of South Boston. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

Hours at Lapels Dry Cleaning of South Boston are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Braintree, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Boston, MA, Burlington, MA, Canton, MA, Malden, MA, Somerville, NJ and Oxford, MS.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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Worth the weight. Lapels Dry Cleaning’s annual clothing drive to benefit Big Brother Big Sister raises more than 13,000 pounds of clothing

photo of Lapels Dry Cleaning clothing drive
Josh DuBois, of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cohasset stands in front of clothing donations generated for Lapels Dry Cleaning’s annual drive to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister. Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cohasset customers donated 1,380 pounds of clothing. The overall drive generated more than 13,000 pounds.

HANOVER, MA…

In terms of fundraising efforts, Lapels Dry Cleaning’s Annual Clothing Drive to benefit Big Brother Big Sister carried its weight—figuratively and literally. This year’s drive generated 13,180 pounds, about the equivalent of more than $13,000. The 13,108 represents an all-time high for the annual drive, which, ironically, Lapels Dry Cleaning has been conducting for the past 13 years.

Held from May 7 to May 22, Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in six states– Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and New Jersey—collected clothing from Lapels customers and the general public. The clothing will be sold at Big Brother Big Sister-affiliated thrift shops in those respective states. The sales of those items will go to fund mentoring programs for young girls and boys in those states.

“I guess 13 is our lucky number. We have conducted the Big Brother Big Sister Clothing Drive for 13 years now and we raised more tha $13,000! Each year this drive gets bigger and bigger,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We could not have done this without the support of the customers and the communities we serve.”

The “13” theme continues with the clothing drive leaders–Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cohasset and Lapels Dry Cleaning of Boston at 621 Tremont Street. Each generated 1,380 pounds of clothing to tie for most donations. Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cohasset was the top generator in 2015 and Lapels Dry Cleaning of Boston took the lead in 2014.

“The amount raised by our Massachusetts stores, 10,878, is very impressive,” said Dubois. “What’s even more impressive is how states like New Jersey (1,037 pounds) and Arizona (575 pounds) with only a few stores generated so many donations.”

“We would like to thank Lapels Dry Cleaning and its franchise owners for once again coming through with a record-breaking fundraiser,” said Steve Beck, of The Big Brother Big Sister Foundation. “I know people associate Lapels Dry Cleaning with being environmentally friendly. Based on the annual success of this clothing drive, I’d have to say they are pretty friendly to the local community as well.”

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Braintree, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Boston, MA, Burlington, MA, Canton, MA, Malden, MA, Oxford, MS, Somerville, NJ and the first international store in Doha Qatar.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning Corporate Offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s website, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Tampa. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 17503 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL

TAMPA, FL and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, opened a full-service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning plant at 17503 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL on April 30.

“We’re extremely excited to bring a sustainable, non-toxic way of dry cleaning clothes to Tampa,” said Burt Ferrer, the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa. “When we opened our doors on April 30, Lapels Dry Cleaning became the only dry cleaner in Tampa using a 100 percent environmentally non-toxic cleaning solution.”

A University of Florida grad, Ferrer was a manager for Home Depot prior to opening Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa.

“We were looking for a business franchise that had similar values and standards as Home Depot,” said Ferrer, who will run Lapels with his wife Gabriella. “Lapels met that criteria and the environmental angle and sustainability factor really made this an easy decision for us.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm. Lapels also offers a “car hop” service where customers can drop off and pick up their clothing without ever leaving their cars.

Hours at Lapels Dry Cleaning in Tampa are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. The grand opening for the new Lapels is scheduled for June 4th.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Braintree, MA, Boston, MA, Cambridge, MA, Canton, MA and Oxford, MS.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.
Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Cambridge. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 168 Hampshire Street in Cambridge, MA

photo of Richard Domalesk
Richard Domalesk of Mansfield Holdings Group, LLC

CAMBRIDGE, MA and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, opened a full-service, environmentally friendly store at 168 Hampshire Street in Cambridge on May 21.

“We’re extremely excited to continue to bring a sustainable, non-toxic way of dry cleaning clothes to the Inman Square area of Cambridge,” said Rich Domaleski, who also owns Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge (Memorial Drive), Lapels Dry Cleaning of Natick, Lapels Dry Cleaning of Boston (West End) and Lapels Dry Cleaning of Needham. “Lapels Dry Cleaning has been very well received at our other locations. We’re confident that people who live and work in the Inman Square area will enjoy the high quality cleaning and service Lapels provides, too.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

Hours for the new Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge (Hampshire Street) are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Braintree, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Boston, MA, Canton, MA and Oxford, MS.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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