Franchise Opportunities

The Dry Cleaning Market

The dry cleaning industry in Australia doesn’t experience the highs and lows of a typical economical cycle. 80% of its retail turnover is derived from only 20% of the population. Our customers are largely white collar workers, professionals or high income individuals. Our target market is consistent which offers relative stability and security over the short and long term.

The dry cleaning market is also well positioned to experience continual growth as it rides on the back of social trends including ‘time poor’ consumers seeking better lifestyles.

The latest IBIS World Report specifically on the Dry Cleaning Industry in Australia
– November 2005 stated,

"There are now opportunities for specialist niche services targeted to particular customers, as well as franchised/chain operators and especially for drive-in/drive-out service outlets".

In relation to the increased environmental regulation within the dry cleaning industry, the report also went on to say,

"These regulations are likely to lead to a significant reduction in operators in this industry due to the costs of upgrading equipment (and also the cost of using alternative chemicals). Also it is expected, according to industry sources, that the industry will go back to a number of outlets being serviced by central dry cleaning plants, which meet all the new regulatory requirements".