The Longest-Operating Dry Cleaning Franchise Stands the Test of Time with Inclusion on One of Franchising's Most Prestigious Lists
NAPLES, Fla. (January 29, 2025) -- Martinizing® Cleaners, the longest-operating dry cleaning franchise in the U.S. and part of Clean Brands™, LLC, announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur's 46th annual Franchise 500, one of the most comprehensive, well respected, and widely referenced ranking lists in the franchise industry.
"It's an honor to be ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 once again in 2025 as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Martinizing brand," said Kevin DuBois, CEO of Clean Brands™ LLC, the parent of Martinizing Cleaners. "It's a true testament to the dedication of our franchise family around the world, which works hard each and every day to elevate the Martinizing brand and illustrate the strength and perseverance of our industry and our brand over the decades."
Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list evaluated over 1,350 submissions from franchises with over 10 units and at least one North America-based location. These companies are graded on more than 150 data points, which include scores based on franchise costs and fees, size and growth, franchise support, and overall brand strength. Every submission is vetted by Entrepreneur's editorial team before being sent for data analysis.
"Being included in the Franchise 500 speaks volumes about the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our entire Martinizing Cleaners team," said Brent Greenwood, VP of Franchise Development at Martinizing Cleaners. "We are thrilled to be recognized among the best, and this milestone only fuels our commitment to providing exceptional service and future growth opportunities for our franchise partners."
Martinizing Cleaners celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024 and today has more than 350 locations across seven countries. For more information on Martinizing Cleaners franchising opportunities, visit https://martinizingfranchise.com/ or call (239) 427-2625.
About Martinizing Cleaners
As part of Clean Brands, LLC, Martinizing Cleaners is among the largest U.S. based garment care franchise systems with more than 350 locations in seven countries including Canada, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Peru. Martinizing Cleaners has been the leader in dry cleaning since 1949, standing as one of the internationally most recognized names in garment care. For more information, visit https://www.martinizing.com/.
Clean Brands™, LLC
Based in Naples, Fla., Clean Brands owns Lapels Cleaners; Martinizing Cleaners; 1-800-DryClean, Pressed4Time, Dry Cleaning Station, and Bizziebox. Collectively, the brands have 350 plus stores in 40 states and seven countries. Clean Brands corporate office is located at 711 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102. For more information, visit https://cleanfranchisebrands.com/.