ABOUT US
In 1920 at the age of 12, R.L "Jack" Godfrey left the family and went to work at a tailor shop. Four years later Jack opened his first dry cleaning store.
In 1935, Jack married Ellen and moved from Texas to Ohio. Jack stayed in the dry-cleaning industry, representing dry-cleaning equipment manufacturers as the Jack Godfrey Equipment Company. During this time Jack and Ellen were blessed with five children (Jack, Roman, Jim, Ron, and Mary )
In the 1940s, Jack Godfrey & Sons opened the
first 1-Hour Drycleaners.
In the 1950s, the 3-pants special was introduced in
the dry cleaning business.
In 1960s Comet Cleaners was incorporated.
In the 1970s Comet Cleaners became specialist in the clothing retail business.
By the 1980s, the Comet Cleaners franchise added as many as 43 stores per year
By the 1990s, there were 250 locations within 16 states and Mexico.
In 1995, Comet Cleaners was instrumental in testing, marketing and implementing a new environmentally safe dry-cleaning solvent Exxon DF2000.
In 2005, Jack Godfrey, Jr. along with his long-time friend, Christopher Ball purchases the Comet franchise from his father, becoming the third generation to own and operate the franchise system.
Comet Cleaners Mission
To provide fine dry cleaning and laundry services at affordable prices
What does “fine” mean?Attention to every detail—from the attention we show customers to the finished product we provide for them.
What does “affordable” mean?Prices that are competitive with other laundry and dry cleaning companies.
Comet Cleaners Core Values
Customer FirstWe treat customer’s garments with the utmost care, as if were our own. We do not compromise quality or service to cut costs!!!
Cleanliness is Next to GodlinessOur business is cleaning customers’ garments, therefore it is imperative that we have a fanatical commitment to cleanliness of our facilities and equipment.
IntegrityIntegrity is the foundation of our relationship with our customers. We are honest with our customers, our strategic-partners, our suppliers, and each other.
Improving People’s LivesWe are committed to helping employees and strategic-partners grow and be successful.
Highest QualityWe do not look for short cuts to save money at the expense of quality. We will always use the highest quality materials and products to provide our customers with fine dry cleaning.
ProfessionalismOur image is our business. We are committed to having the best trained and most efficient staff at each location.
Employee Development and GrowthWe are committed to providing growth opportunities for our employees. We will always look first to promote from within. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities in many areas - work experience, education, relationships, and financial.
Community InvolvementWe are strong supporters of our local community. We support local civic activities, school programs and charitable organizations. We encourage our employees, strategic-partners and suppliers to support their local communities, as well. Community involvement is a driving factor in the success of each COMET CLEANERS location.
Customer ServiceWe are committed to providing timely, helpful and interactive service to our customers.
Family OrientedCOMET CLEANERS has been a close-knit, family owned business for over 50 years. We treat all our customers, our employees, our strategic-partners, and our vendors, as part of the family.
