Myrtle Beach, SC — “It’s a dog’s life.” That was the saying Adam Mathews had in mind when shopping for a business opportunity to own a dog kennel. Then, that deal fell through, and his business broker told him about Lapels Cleaning of Myrtle Beach. Fast forward to May 2023—amidst some serious research and number crunching—and Mathews found himself as the new owner of Lapels Cleaners of Myrtle Beach and its satellite location Lapels Cleaners of Carolina Forest.
Lapels Cleaners is an innovative, 100% sustainable garment care company headquartered in Naples, Florida, with more than 100 locations nationwide.
“In Myrtle Beach, there are a lot of fishermen who bemoan ‘the one that got away’. Not me, I’m so grateful the kennel opportunity didn’t work out and Lapels did,” said Mathews, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. “Lapels is an industry leader. We use a sustainable, non-toxic method for dry cleaning clothes. Subsequently, clothes feel better when you wear them and last longer while doing no harm to the environment.”
While currently a Charleston resident, Mathews is no stranger to Myrtle Beach. He is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and lived in the area several years after school, starting his career in financial services. He’s kept his connection to Myrtle Beach and considers many friends in the area more like family.
Yet it’s a favorite past time that made the environmental consciousness of Lapels stand out for Adam.
“My wife and I are avid sailors,” said Mathews, who worked in the real estate prior to buying his Lapels franchises. “So being good stewards of the planet is very important, which is why our first order of business was converting to GreenEarth®.”
Clean Brands corporate offices are located at 711 5th Avenue South, Suite 210 in Naples, FL.
To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Cleaners, contact Michael Eisner at [email protected] or 781-829-8780.
