Prestige Cleaners joins Fabric Restoration Service Team

FRSTeam is proud to announce that Prestige Cleaners of Knoxville, Tennessee is now a Fabric Restoration Service Team Licensee. “We knew this was the right opportunity for us,” said Eddie Mannis, President of Prestige Cleaners. “FRSTeam allows us to reach national, regional and local markets through their operations, processes and organization”, continued Eddie.

Eddie Mannis (center) is presented with his FRSteam Certificate of License by Jim Nicholas and Courtney Nicholas of FRSteam
Founded in 1985 by Eddie Mannis, the company began with humble beginnings and 30 year old equipment. Soon, the business grew to become one of the largest dry cleaning operations in the Southeastern United States, expanding from its original retail location to 9 retail locations, four retail valet routes, a state of the art central processing facility and a full service shoe repair shop. Prestige Cleaners specializes in dry cleaning and laundry as well as alterations, on-site drapery cleaning and Disaster Restoration Dry Cleaning. Prestige has been recognized as the Best Dry Cleaner in East Tennessee and the Best of Knoxville for the past ten years. They have also been selected as one of America’s Best Cleaners. Prestige Cleaners’ commitment to total customer satisfaction is their their top priority. This is done through the investment in the education and growth of their valued employees.

Now as a FRSTeam Licensee, this new fabric restoration company, FRSTeam by Prestige Cleaners, will be creating it’s own remarkable story. “FRSTeam offers an incredible operation structure that allows us to work as a unified organization”, said Eddie, “their vision at FRSTeam, creates a true national network of restoration service operations coast to coast”. Courtney Nicholas, CEO of FRSTeam said, “We really believe Eddie and his restoration company, FRSTeam by Prestige Cleaners, are a great fit for our team!”Jim Nicholas, President of FRSTeam said, “FRSTeam by Prestige Cleaners are already leaders in their market, combined with the FRSTeam national operations and brand they’re ready to dominate their market”. After completing training in the California Corporate Office, Eddie Mannis returned to Knoxville to get the FRSTeam operation started. “Eddie has the drive, experience and strength, along with the tools and support needed to be one of the leaders in this business,” continued Courtney.

FRSTeam licensees specialize in the restoration of clothing and other fabric related items damaged in a fire or water loss. Licensees are independent businesses that have chosen to operate under the FRSTeam brand using its unique operating model. As one of the leading brands in the industry, FRSTeam is moving towards its goal of national coverage to provide a quality resource for the restoration industry.