PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Martinizing Cleaners, a drycleaning franchise and part of Clean Brands, LLC, recently announced the opening of its newest location in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, Martinizing Cleaners of Plymouth.

The new business is owned and operated by Kong Xiong and Dao Vang, a husband-and-wife duo and longtime Minnesota residents with deep roots in the Twin Cities, the company says, who share a commitment to service, family and community involvement. Joined by their four daughters, the family brings decades of combined managerial and customer-service experience to their new venture. 

Martinizing Cleaners of Plymouth will serve residents of Plymouth, Maple Grove, Wayzata and New Hope.

Xiong has spent the past 30 years with Mystic Lake Casino, where he currently serves as table games and casino manager. In his role, he oversees all aspects of table games operations, including regulatory compliance, financial accountability and personnel management. Vang has worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota for more than seven years and currently serves as a quality and risk adjustment provider consultant, focusing on quality assurance and compliance within the healthcare system. 

After years of balancing demanding professional schedules, the couple sought an opportunity that would allow them to maintain a better work-life balance, Martinizing Cleaners says, while continuing their dedication to service as a family. 

“When we began exploring nearby industries to pursue our first business venture, dry cleaning immediately stood out to us,” says Vang. “Martinizing offered a way to provide a service that truly helps people simplify their lives, while also giving us a business model that is approachable, supportive and easy to step into as first-time owners.”

Community involvement has long been a priority for both owners, the company says. Xiong has volunteered at the Mystic Lake Casino booth for several years during the Hmong International Freedom Festival. Vang has volunteered at community events, including the Hmong International Freedom Festival, Minnesota Hmong New Year, and Minnesota Indiafest through her work with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Together, they also regularly volunteer with family and friends at Feed My Starving Children.

“We are excited to bring Martinizing’s trusted services to Plymouth and the surrounding communities,” says Xiong. “Our goal is to provide reliable, high-quality garment care while being a positive presence in the neighborhoods we serve.”