GREENBELT, Md. — ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an expanding drycleaning franchise known for its same-day, one-price business model, reports it has signed a development deal to bring six new ZIPS locations to Richmond, Va.
Samer Shalaby, a local businessman who already owns ZIPS of Stafford, Va., purchased the six locations. Shalaby has an “already diverse history” of two Salad Creations and one Zaxby’s, as well as a portfolio of day cares, non-franchised restaurants and properties, ZIPS says.
Shalaby opened his Stafford location in mid-July and reached out to ZIPS to sign the development deal a week later.
“After opening my first location, I was so impressed with the support and services of ZIPS, I knew immediately that I wanted to add additional units to my portfolio,” he says. “Aiming for expansion in the Richmond area seemed like the next logical step.”
“We are continuing to attract the highest-level multi-unit and multi-brand entrepreneurs like Mr. Shalaby into the ZIPS system,” says VP of Development Aaron Goldberg. “Finding further franchisees with his passion, commitment and ability is a high priority for the brand, alongside providing affordable and convenient dry cleaning for our customers.”
Earlier this year, ZIPS signed a 100-plus store development deal that will provide new stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
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