CINCINNATI — Tide Services, the company behind Tide Laundromat and Tide Dry Cleaners, says it closed out 2024 with a year defined by franchise expansion, strategic innovation and a deeper commitment to communities served.
Together, its laundromats and drycleaning locations have surpassed 200 nationwide.
The year’s standout achievement, according to Tide Services, was the landmark 51-unit Tide Laundromat franchise agreement led by multi-unit franchise veteran Barry Dubin.
On the Tide Cleaners side, the brand accelerated growth through acquisitions, with 11 of its 16 new locations coming from competitive takeovers. Other milestones included a 12-unit expansion in South Florida; openings in Midland, Texas; and new development agreements in St. Paul, Minnesota. A 20-unit signing for new locations in Tampa and Orlando was also achieved by franchise group Clean and Press Solutions, underscoring the scalability of Tide’s business model and its appeal to franchisees.
Tide Services expanded into key markets last year with laundromat debuts in Dallas and a drycleaner opening in Boynton Beach, Florida. By year-end, new locations in Nashville brought Tide Services’ total locations to over 200.
“Tide Services is redefining the out-of-home laundry industry by staying ahead of consumer needs through innovation in convenience, technology and sustainability,” says Tide Services CEO Andy Gibson. “As we continue to build on this momentum, we’re looking to partner with franchisees who are passionate about setting new standards and taking the Tide brand to the next level.”
In 2024, Tide Cleaners ranked 11th on the Top 50 Brands by Number of Multi-Unit Franchisees and 297th on Franchise Times’ Top 400. Beyond industry accolades, the company deepened its commitment to giving back through its Loads of Hope program, providing essential laundry services to families affected by crises such as hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Looking ahead to this year, Tide Services aims to expand Tide Laundromats through new and existing franchisees and accelerate growth on the Tide Cleaners side through continued acquisitions.
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