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Lapels Dry Cleaning launches international division

HANOVER, MA…

Environmentally friendly dry cleaning methods, outrageous customer service and marketing are the foundation upon which Lapels Dry Cleaning has built its franchise in the U.S. With its recent announcement of an international division, Lapels is looking to bring those signature services abroad.

“I believe there are markets outside the United States that will be as strong, if not stronger, because of the lack of quality competition and the importance of quality garments and the care of those garments,” said Michael Eisner, Director of Franchise Development for Lapels Dry Cleaning.  “Over the years, we have been inundated with requests for franchising from overseas.”

“Being able to have your garments cleaned in an affordable and timely fashion that doesn’t negatively impact the environment is something that’s appreciated everywhere, not just in the U.S.,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “With this new division, we are currently speaking with Franchise Partners from across the world and anticipate opening our first store within 2013” added Dubois.

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past 10 years.  Lapels is committed to using the most advanced environmental practices and technologies not only in the manner in which they clean clothes but also in the build of their Stores and Plants. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor, breaks down naturally and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

In addition to its high standards for cleaning, Lapels stores are committed members of the communities they serve. Lapels Dry Cleaning stores have spearheaded recycling drives for coat hangers and selling the metal ones for scrap, then donating the proceeds to local food pantries. Lapels has also been involved with clothing drives for Big Brother and Big Sister Associations.

“With the expansion overseas, we anticipate our franchise owners abroad will also be looking for ways to give back,” said Dubois. “It’s just part of who we are.”

For information on buying a Lapels Dry Cleaning franchise abroad, please call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com

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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, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest), Texas (Arlington),Chandler, AZ,Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. 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 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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Lapels Dry Cleaning opens in Cohasset.

William Ryan, owner of the new Lapels Dry Cleaning in Cohasset, MA.

COHASSET, MA AND HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently opened a new store at 827 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A) in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

The new Lapels Dry Cleaning store is owned and operated by South Shore resident William Ryan. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm.

“We are delighted to bring Lapels’ standard of high quality dry cleaning and superior customer service to our friends, neighbors and fellow South Shore residents,” said Ryan.

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 10 years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is the only South Shore cleaner with no hazardous waste in their cleaning process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

In addition to the environmental benefits, Lapels Dry Cleaning offers a number of services that make a trip to the dry cleaners not only convenient but fairly close to luxurious. That includes a car hop where customers can call ahead and have their dry cleaning brought to their automobile door and an Express Valet Service.  The store will also feature FREE home delivery to residents of Scituate and Cohasset.

“There were so many reasons why I chose to purchase a Lapels franchise. The environmental piece was certainly up there on our list, but it was an overall commitment to a high quality customer experience that truly sold me,” said Ryan. “We’re going to make Lapels ‘the neighborhood dry cleaner’ on the South Shore.”

Prior to opening the Lapels stores, Ryan worked as a sales and marketing executive for several Fortune 100 companies. He also serves on the Eastern Region Board of Directors for the American Red Cross Blood Services Division.

“I started researching business opportunities about 15 years ago and a lot of thought went into making the decision to buy a Lapels franchise,” said Ryan. “Between Lapels products and service and this location, this was the right decision and well worth the wait.”

Married, Ryan and his wife Pam live on the South Shore with their two children.

“We want to congratulate William on joining the Lapels Dry Cleaning family and we look forward to an ongoing relationship as we continue to provide guidance and support at the corporate level to help ensure the success of their new dry cleaning store in Cohasset,” remarked Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

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 and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

For complete information on the Lapels Dry Cleaning stores, please visit www.mylapels.com. Or, you can call the Cohasset store at 781-383-1300.

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, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. 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 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 arrives in North Cambridge. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at Mass. Ave. location.

Maria and Egidio Barros are the owners of the new Lapels Dry Cleaning store at 2551 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge. The Randolph, MA residents also own Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in Newton and Brighton.

CAMBRIDGE, BRIGHTON, NEWTON AND HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently opened a new location in Cambridge at 2551 Massachusetts Avenue.

The new Cambridge Lapels Dry Cleaning store is owned and operated by Randolph residents Maria and Egidio Barros. Store hours will be 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 will be held later this winter.

“We are delighted to bring Lapels’ standard of high quality dry cleaning and superior customer service to Cambridge and the people who reside and work in that area near the Alewife T station,” said Maria Barros.

In addition to the Lapels Dry Cleaning in Cambridge, the Barros’s own two other Lapels Dry Cleaning stores—462 Washington Street in Brighton and at 318 Walnut Street in Newton.

“What customers especially like about Lapels”, says Egidio Barros, “is how our ‘green’ process produces such a nice finished product.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 10 years.  Using the lastest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners in the greater Boston area 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. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

“There were so many reasons why we initially chose to buy a Lapels franchise. The environmental piece was certainly up there on our list, but it was an overall commitment to a high quality customer experience that truly sold us,” said Maria. “Customers have been very receptive to what Lapels has to offer at our other locations and we feel the residents of North Cambridge will appreciate it as well.”

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 and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

“We want to congratulate Egidio and Maria on their new store and we look forward to continuing our support at the corporate level to help ensure the success of Lapels Dry Cleaning in North Cambridge,” remarked Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois.

For complete information on the Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com. Or, you can call the Cambridge store at 617-349-0006, the Brighton Lapels at 617-254-0811 or the Newton store at 617-527-6700.
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, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. 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 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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Lapels Dry Cleaning cleans up on Reader’s Choice honors

HANOVER, MA…

In addition to its environmentally friendly dry cleaning methods and recycling practices, Lapels Dry Cleaning is known for its customer service and customer appreciation. Based on the number of Lapels Dry Cleaners in Massachusetts that won Community Newspaper’s Reader’s Choice awards, the appreciation is a two-way street.

Eight Lapels Dry Cleaning stores received some level of Reader’s Choice Recognition. That includes three stores recognized by readers of Community Newspapers as being the number one dry cleaner in their area: Hanover, Abington and Norton.

“It’s the ultimate cliché to say ‘it’s an honor just to be nominated’ and that’s true to a certain extent. But I’d be lying to say it wasn’t just as great to be voted number one in those locations,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “Our franchises put out a great effort in delivering high quality results and service. This award indicates how much our customers appreciate that.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning stores receiving Honorable Mention for the Reader’s Choice awards include:

  • Westwood
  • Westford
  • Norwell
  • Easton
  • Bedford

There are 18 total Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in Massachusetts.

“Our franchise owners come from a number of walks in life prior to running their stores but they share a passion for providing the kind of service that keeps customers coming back,” said Dubois. “We salute their efforts and their commitment to providing a level of service that wins more than awards but wins customers for life.”

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, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. 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 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 has arrived in the East Valley, AZ

Lapels, East Valley, Arizona
Jeff (far left) and Tanya Kline (far right) in one of their new Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in the East Valley part of Phoenix. Also pictures are the couple’s son Austin and daughter Payton.

AHWATUKEE, AZ, GILBERT, AZ CHANDLER, AZ AND HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently opened two dry cleaning stores in the East Valley, in Gilbert and Ahwatukee, and will open it’s third store in Chandler in October. The Gilbert store is in the Kohl’s/Sprout’s Shopping Center at 2586 South VaI Vista Drive, while the Ahwatukee store is located in the Trader Joe’s/Safeway Shopping Center at 4025 East Chandler Boulevard.

The three new Lapels Dry Cleaning stores are locally owned and operated by Gilbert residents Jeff and Tanya Kline. Store hours at all locations are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. Both the Gilbert and Ahwatukee stores will hold grand opening celebrations on September 15.

“We are delighted to bring Lapels’ standard of high quality dry cleaning and superior customer service to our friends, neighbors and fellow East Valley residents,” said Jeff Kline.

Prior to opening the Lapels stores, Jeff worked as an aerospace engineer at Orbital Sciences Corporation in Gilbert. Tanya continues her work as a homemaker and active community volunteer, in addition to her role in their new business. Jeff and Tanya live in Gilbert with their son Austin and daughter Payton.

“What we especially like about Lapels”, says Tanya, “is how it’s ‘green’ process produces such a nice finished product.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 10 years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is the only cleaner in the East Valley able to boast 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. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

“There were so many reasons why we chose to purchase a Lapels franchise. The environmental piece was certainly up there on our list, but it was an overall commitment to a high quality customer experience that truly sold us,” said Tanya Kline. “We’re hoping to make Lapels ‘the neighborhood dry cleaner in the East Valley.”

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 and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

“We want to congratulate Jeff and Tanya on joining the Lapels Dry Cleaning family and we look forward to an ongoing relationship as we continue to provide guidance and support at the corporate level to help ensure the success of their new dry cleaning stores in the East Valley,” remarked Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois.

For complete information on the Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in the East Valley, please visit www.mylapels.com/ev. Or, you can call the Ahwatukee store at 480-706-1032 or the Gilbert store at 480-855-2000.
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, Phoenix), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Towns), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Forest); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Chandler, AZ, Boston, MA, Quincy, MA and Brownsville, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. 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 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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