NAPLES, Fla. (Dec 17, 2025) - Lapels®, a leading, sustainable garment care franchise under the Clean Brands™, LLC umbrella of brands, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as one of the most prominent eco-friendly brands in the cleaning industry. Since being founded in 2000, Lapels has grown to nearly 100 locations across 16 states. Most recently, the brand was also named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine's 100 Game Changers of 2025, which acknowledges both the brand's accessibility and reputation in the franchising world.
"I couldn't be more proud as I look back at what we have accomplished with our franchise partners over these past 25 years," said Kevin DuBois, CEO of Clean Brands™, LLC. "We set out to provide a franchise system with a business model that had tremendous potential if we were able to provide operations and marketing support to incoming franchise owners who may not have otherwise considered the dry cleaning industry. The Lapels' commitment to preserving our planet through the use of Green Earth Cleaning products and other eco-friendly systems and services resonates with clients and franchise owners alike, and it's truly special getting to celebrate a brand with such an important mission. We look forward to the next chapter of our growth with the addition of our Lapels Laundromat model, in which we will set out to offer a different type of business model that will feature cashless and tech-enhanced stores, as well as pickup and delivery services in the territory, and a full-service dry cleaner!"
For the past 25 years, Lapels has stood alone in its commitment to protecting the environment without sacrificing the quality of service it provides to its clients. Lapels locations utilize 100% environmentally non-toxic cleaning solutions and processes provided by GreenEarth® Cleaning. Using GreenEarth's solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to claim 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.
For more information about Lapels or for more information about the nearest Lapels location to you, visit https://mylapels.com/store-locator or call (781) 829-9935. For Lapels franchising inquiries, visit https://lapelsfranchise.com/ or call 781-829-8780.
About Lapels
Lapels has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked again on the 2020 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the country's top Franchise Systems. 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 been named to Franchise Times Top 200+.
Lapels is part of Clean Brands, a franchisor for the largest garment care company on the planet.
Clean Brands™, LLC
Based in Naples, Fla., Clean Brands owns Lapels Cleaners & Lapels Laundromat; Martinizing Cleaners; 1-800-DryClean, Pressed4Time, and Dry Cleaning Station. Collectively, the brands have 350 plus stores in 40 states and six countries. Clean Brands corporate office is located at 711 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102. For more information, visit https://cleanfranchisebrands.com/.