Zips Cleaners Signs Deal to Expand Into Houston
January 30, 2025 // Franchising.com // SAVAGE, Md.– ZIPS Cleaners announced today that Abisoye “Abi” Ajibade and Mikhel Adun have signed a development agreement to open five locations in southwestern Houston and its surrounding suburbs. Operating as Garment Care Partners LLC, the husband-and-wife team plans to bring the low-cost garment care franchise as well as its high-end sibling, Mulberrys Garment Care, to the area beginning later this year.
Both Ajibade and Adun bring histories of business leadership to their new venture. Adun, who holds a Master of Science degree in Finance and Financial Management from University of Maryland Global Campus, is CEO and owner of Houston Technology Labs, a Houston-based digital business transformation consultancy that leverages technology to help organizations modernize, unlock value and elevate their customer experience. His background includes roles in cloud computing architecture with Red Hat, PTG America and IBM. Ajibade, who earned her MBA from the Devry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, serves as Houston Technology Labs’ Director of Product Management and Agile Transformation and has held prior roles in product development and program management.
The former Marylanders were ZIPS customers prior to moving to Texas.
“ZIPS is a versatile brand that trades in time,” said Adun. “The convenience, speed and dependability it delivers lets customers tend to more important or more enjoyable things than caring for their clothes. We enjoyed that benefit as ZIPS customers in Maryland, and we want to afford that same luxury to our new neighbors here. We are excited to open in Houston and confident our new stores will be very well-received.”
“With Mulberrys, we also have the ability to offer a more upscale service to areas populated by higher-income families willing to pay more for a premium experience,” added Ajibade. “This gives us the flexibility to match our offering to the demands of individual communities.”
“We are thrilled to have two individuals with so much business acumen and brand passion sign on to bring ZIPS Cleaners to Houston,” said Michael Waintraub, Director of Business Development for the ZIPS and Mulberrys brands. “Abi and Mikhel understand what’s involved in building a business and keeping it running smoothly. We look forward to celebrating with them as they open their first and future locations.”
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