Milt & Edie’s

What Milt & Edie’s does

Milt & Edie's is a family-owned, single-location dry cleaning and tailoring business headquartered at 4021 W Alameda Avenue in Burbank, California, within the city's Media District. Founded in 1946 by the Chortkoff family (originally as Hollyway Cleaners) and rebranded under its current name in 1988 when founder Milt Chortkoff acquired Regal Cleaning and renamed it in honor of his wife Edythe, the company has operated continuously for more than 70 years and is currently owned by Milt's daughter Beth Shader and son-in-law Michael Shader. The business serves a dual market: walk-in individual consumers in the Greater Los Angeles area and a marquee roster of entertainment industry clients including Netflix, Walt Disney Studios, Universal Pictures, HBO, Hulu, NBC, ABC, DreamWorks, MGM, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

The company operates as a full-service textile care provider offering dry cleaning, couture cleaning, wedding gown preservation, leather cleaning, household goods care, fluff-and-fold laundry, professional shirt laundry, and a complete tailoring department staffed by more than a dozen expert tailors seven days a week. Its core technology centers on eco-friendly, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic synthetic cleaning solutions made from American renewable resources that exceed California's environmental regulations (Green Cleaner certification), supplemented by a 10-point quality inspection process, an authorized Million Dollar Collar installation capability, and computerized order tracking. Distribution is anchored by the flagship Burbank storefront with 9 service counters operating up to 24 hours per day (Tuesday through Friday), extended weekend hours, and complimentary pickup and delivery across Greater Los Angeles for individual, corporate, and studio clients, with a Clean & Ship service extending reach nationally and internationally.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-item transaction fees across all service lines, supplemented by a complimentary pickup/delivery channel and Clean & Ship shipping fees. Customer segments span entertainment studios and costume departments (vertical primary), individual consumers (horizontal primary), corporate accounts, and military/first responder programs offering up to 60% off cleaning. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the model relies on repeat high-frequency usage, loyalty programs, multi-decade customer relationships, and studio contract stickiness rather than disclosed pricing. The business is private and family-owned with no external institutional capital, no disclosed revenue figures, and no public funding rounds.

Name

Milt & Edie’s

Legal name

Milt & Edie's Drycleaners

Website

https://miltandediesdrycleaners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milt & Edie's is a family-owned dry cleaning and tailoring business operating a single Burbank, California flagship location since 1988 (with roots to 1946), serving Greater Los Angeles consumers and major entertainment industry studios through retail, pickup/delivery, and Clean & Ship services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dry Cleaning and Tailoring Services

NAICS

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (812320)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAJABAA

Standard Wash-and-Fold (Everyday Apparel)

Home & Personal Services/Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Garment Care/Wash-and-Fold (Drop-Off Laundry) Services

SECONDARYHSAJABAB

Same-Day / Express Wash-and-Fold

Home & Personal Services/Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Garment Care/Wash-and-Fold (Drop-Off Laundry) Services

SECONDARYHSAJACAA

Residential Pickup & Delivery Wash-and-Fold

Home & Personal Services/Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Garment Care/Pickup & Delivery / On-Demand Laundry Services

SECONDARYHSAJACAL

Eco-Friendly / Green Pickup & Delivery Laundry Services

Home & Personal Services/Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Garment Care/Pickup & Delivery / On-Demand Laundry Services

Keywords

• Dry cleaning services
• Professional tailoring alterations
• Laundry wash and fold
• Leather and couture cleaning
• Pickup and delivery dry cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dry Cleaning Services: Core dry cleaning service for garments using eco-friendly solvents. Includes wedding dresses, couture garments, costumes, and everyday clothing. Service available 365 days a year with standard and express turnaround options.
2. Professional Shirt Laundry: Professional shirt laundering with pre-inspection, stain treatment, button replacement, minor repairs, starching options (light, heavy, or no starch), and meticulous hand-finishing. Includes free collar stays and button guarantee.
3. Tailoring & Alterations: Expert alterations and repairs performed by more than a dozen on-site tailors available 7 days a week. Services include hem adjustments, waistband fitting, button replacement, seam repair, vintage couture restoration, and custom alterations.
4. Fluff and Fold Laundry: Complete laundry service including pickup, professional washing, drying, folding, and free delivery. Includes complimentary bright pink laundry bag and sock matching.
5. Specialty Services: Premium services including couture cleaning, wedding gown preservation, leather cleaning, household goods, uniform cleaning (with military/first responder discounts), flag cleaning, and Clean & Ship for remote clients.
6. Pickup & Delivery Services: Free pickup and delivery for individual, corporate, and studio clients. Includes dedicated studio pickup from production locations and on-site productions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Milt & Edie's operates a single Burbank retail location providing professional dry cleaning, shirt laundry, tailoring and alterations, wash-and-fold laundry, couture and wedding gown cleaning and preservation, leather cleaning, household textile care, and uniform cleaning. The business supports consumers, corporations, and entertainment industry studios with complimentary pickup and delivery, four-hour turnaround at no extra charge, and 365-day availability including holidays.

Product overview

Milt & Edie's is a single-location dry cleaning and tailoring business offering a comprehensive suite of textile care services. The core offering centers on Dry Cleaning, Couture Cleaning, Tailoring, Shirt Laundry, Fluff and Fold, and Household Goods services. Specialized offerings include Wedding Gown cleaning and preservation, Leather Cleaning, and Uniforms & Flags services with military/first responder discounts. Value-added services include Express Service for quick turnaround, Pick-up & Delivery (complimentary), Clean & Ship for remote clients, and Studios Services for entertainment industry customers. A unique differentiator is the 'Smiles' hospitality program offering complimentary popcorn and refreshments. All services are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with 4-hour turnaround available at no extra charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Cleaning Professional dry cleaning service using eco-friendly, non-toxic Green Cleaner certified cleaning solutions for all garments including wedding dresses, couture pieces, and costumes; available 365 days a year with standard and express turnaround.
• Couture Cleaning

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 years of continuous operation with consistent award recognition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered community and core.

• Hope of the ValleycommunityOthersMilt & Edie's partners with Hope of the Valley, a local charity, to donate cleaned clothing. Yearly, they clean and donate over two tons of quality used clothing. Customers can drop clothing donations in bins at the front entrance, and the company handles dry cleaning before donation.
• Local Costumers UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing relationship with the Local Costumers Union representing entertainment industry costume professionals. Provides dedicated cleaning services and preferential access for union costume departments.
• Designers GuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with Designers Guild for entertainment industry designer community. Supports design professionals with specialized cleaning and preservation services for high-value garments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rinse: Tech-enabled on-demand laundry and dry cleaning pickup/delivery service operating across multiple U.S. cities. Direct competitor for the same affluent urban customer base that Milt & Edie's serves, distinguished by a stronger digital ordering experience and broader geographic footprint.
• Crest Cleaners: Regional premium dry cleaning chain with multiple locations and a full suite of garment care services including alterations and household cleaning. Comparable service mix and customer positioning to Milt & Edie's, though multi-unit rather than single-flagship.
• Mulberrys Garment Care: Premium eco-friendly dry cleaning and laundry chain with multiple locations in the Midwest. Comparable to Milt & Edie's on green cleaning positioning, full-service alterations, and quality-focused operations, though operating as a multi-unit chain rather than a single flagship.
• Dependable Cleaners: Multi-location regional dry cleaning chain in Massachusetts with pickup and delivery, alterations, and household cleaning. Comparable business model and service breadth to Milt & Edie's, though operating in a different geography without the entertainment industry focus.
• Jeeves New York: Premier luxury dry cleaner in NYC serving fashion industry designers, celebrities, and entertainment clientele with couture specialty services. Closest comparable to Milt & Edie's in positioning, customer type, and high-end service mix, differing only by geography.

Broad incumbents

• ZIPS Dry Cleaners: National dry cleaning franchise chain known for same-day service and value pricing. Competes with Milt & Edie's on speed and convenience but targets a more mainstream customer and lacks couture/entertainment specialization.
• Tide Cleaners: National eco-friendly dry cleaning chain operated by Procter & Gamble. Competes broadly in the same market with overlapping services (wash-and-fold, dry cleaning, pickup and delivery) but lacks the couture and entertainment-industry specialization of Milt & Edie's.
• Martinizing Dry Cleaning: Established national dry cleaning franchise network. Operates broadly in the same industry with overlapping service lines but at more commoditized positioning, lacking Milt & Edie's couture, wedding gown, and entertainment specialty work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/miltandedies
• Instagraminstagram.com/miltandedie

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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