24/7 Dry Cleaners: Our Story
The Foundation of Service
The story of our business began in the summer of 1994, when our founder, Charlie Jones, took his extensive background in the fine dining restaurant industry—where meticulous customer service is everything—and applied it to the garment care industry.
Charlie opened his first location in Richardson, Texas, converting a former 1980s savings and loan building in the Telecom Corridor into a state-of-the-art cleaners featuring the area’s largest covered drive-thru. That core formula—unmatched drive-thru convenience paired with superior quality, hard work, and great value—proved to be an instant success.
As the North Texas region boomed, so did the business. Charlie expanded into the fast-growing community of Allen, Texas, opening a second location in January 1999 as West Allen’s very first dry cleaners, followed by a third plant in December 2011. Today, these original locations continue to faithfully serve their neighborhoods and communities, built on a rock-solid foundation of local trust.
The Next Generation: 24/7 Innovation
Today, 24/7 Dry Cleaners operates under dedicated family ownership, carrying forward Charlie’s original commitment to premium quality while modernizing the business for the needs of today’s busy households.
Our current flagship concept is the absolute culmination of over three decades of North Texas dry cleaning experience. While we still provide the spacious, covered two-lane drive-thru, meticulous attention to detail, and friendly face-to-face service that built our reputation, we have heavily invested in technology to take customer convenience to the next level.
With our innovative 24/7 Secure Locker System, our customers are no longer bound by traditional storefront business hours. Whether you need to drop off or pick up your garments at 8:00 PM, midnight, or on a Sunday afternoon, the choice is entirely yours. This cutting-edge locker integration brings an unprecedented level of flexibility to the modern garment care industry—ensuring your dry cleaning fits seamlessly into your schedule, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.