Lapels is Recognized as One of the Leading Innovators in 2025's Franchising Industry
NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. XX, 2025) -- Lapels®, a subsidiary of Clean Brands™, LLC, the largest dry cleaning and laundry company on the planet, has been named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Top 100 Game Changers list for 2025. The honor is reserved exclusively for the top 100 most innovative, purpose-driven, and well-led franchises that received nominations from Franchise Dictionary Magazine's 350,000 readers this year.
Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine / FranServe, says, "2025 marks another powerhouse year for franchising! The industry continues to break barriers, empower entrepreneurs, and change lives in extraordinary ways. Brands that earn the Top 100 Game Changers designation have truly gone above and beyond—innovating, inspiring, and making a lasting impact. We are beyond excited to celebrate these 100+ FRAN-TASTIC brands leading the charge. Here's to continued success and to #ChangingLives—one franchise at a time!"
In 2025, the year of the brand's 25th anniversary, Lapels significantly expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Lapels Laundromat model as well as the Clean Exit program, which helps independent cleaners streamline their exit planning via conversion and seamlessly welcomes new owners into the network. Now, these Lapels franchisees will have access to the official Game Changer logo for use in all marketing collateral.
"It's an honor to be recognized as a Top 100 Game Changer by Franchise Dictionary Magazine, one of the most well-respected publications in the franchising industry," said Kevin DuBois, CEO of Clean Brands LLC. "Our leadership team quietly works around the clock to keep pushing the Lapels brand forward, but it's our franchisees on the frontline who truly represent our brand and put a face to the Lapels name. I'm so proud of everyone in the Lapels family, and I hope this recognition further proves that their hard work doesn't go unnoticed."
For the past 25 years, Lapels has stood alone for its commitment to eco-friendly, technology-driven garment care solutions. Offering dry cleaning, tailoring, shoe repair, 24/7 pickup and delivery, and now laundromat services, the brand redefines convenience and sustainability in its space.
For those interested in learning more about Lapels franchise opportunities, visit the franchise website at https://lapelsfranchise.com/ or call 781-829-8780. To see Franchise Dictionary Magazine's full Game Changer section, visit https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/2025-game-changers/.
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/.