West Hartford Top Business Nominee: French Cleaners

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Recently, West Hartford Patch asked readers to nominate their favorite local business for a Business of the Year series. Many area businesses have managed to navigate the turbulence of 2020 with steadfast determination and an unwavering commitment to the clients they serve.

Welcome to French Cleaners at 935 Farmington Ave.

According to a company profile, French Cleaners' owner and president, Phil Cote, joined the business as a managing partner in 1967. He is considered a true pioneer in the dry cleaning industry and has a background in multiple professions — including a chef — to add to his expertise. unity.

French Cleaners specializes in cleaning and restoration, specifically wedding gowns and high-end fashion.

Cote has been featured in magazines, tv spots, and trade articles on behalf of French Cleaners.

Cote, along with French Cleaners, is very active in the West Hartford community and surrounding areas and was one of the founding members of America's Best Cleaners, an association recognizing the highest quality Dry Cleaners in America.

Here's what a nominee had to say:

"This cleaners went beyond helping their customers through the pandemic. Customer service was excellent. They would bring out your cleaning to your car so you wouldn’t have to be inside of the shop to grab your cleaning. The business has been Very helpful and they also made masks for people and the first mask they gave to their customers was for free. It was a nice touch to help their customers be safe ... So they are my nomination for best store in town through this pandemic." — Lesli Schwartz

See more about French Cleaners here.