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title: "Tide Cleaners Expands in Ohio With Acquisition of Seven Widmer’s Cleaners Locations"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e3994b0a-0432-4dea-93c1-a3ddfa52f75b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251222_tide_cleaners_expands_in_ohio_with_acquisition_of_seven_widmers_cleaners_lo.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Finance & M&A","Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-12-22T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:59:28.681Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1572120360610-d971b9d7767c?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Tide Cleaners Expands in Ohio With Acquisition of Seven Widmer’s Cleaners Locations

**TL;DR:** Tide Services has expanded its footprint in the Midwest through Consolidated Cleaners' acquisition of seven Widmer's Cleaners locations in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The acquisition will support a seamless transition for Widmer's employees and customers, with all current employees remaining with the stores.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-12-22. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251222_tide_cleaners_expands_in_ohio_with_acquisition_of_seven_widmers_cleaners_lo.html).*

## Story

Tide Services has expanded its footprint in the Midwest. Consolidated Cleaners has acquired seven Widmer’s Cleaners locations across the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Consolidated Cleaners already operates Tide Cleaners locations in South Florida, Charlotte and Cincinnati. The acquisition grows its regional presence and supports a seamless transition for Widmer’s employees and customers.

“Consolidated Cleaners has built a reputation for strong local operations and dependable guest care,” said Emily Schneider, vice president of franchise development at Tide Services. “Their leadership ensures that longtime Widmer’s customers will continue receiving the attentive service they’re used to, now supported by Tide Cleaners’ systems and standards.”

“Widmer’s has been part of Cincinnati households for generations,” said Robert Lyons, president and CEO of Consolidated Cleaners. “Our goal is to honor that history — keeping teams in place, maintaining customer relationships and introducing improvements that make the experience even more reliable.”

All current employees at the seven Widmer’s locations will remain with the stores, ensuring stability for customers who rely on the cleaners for daily and special-occasion garment care. Under the ownership of Consolidated Cleaners, the stores will transition to Tide Cleaners over time, including enhancements to customer communication, service consistency, and operational support.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- acquisition (topic)
- expansion (topic)
- cincinnati (location)
- midwest expansion (topic)
- Tide Services (company)
- Robert Lyons (person)
- Emily Schneider (person)
- Consolidated Cleaners, Inc. (company)
- Widmer's Cleaners (company)
- Consolidated Cleaners, Inc. acquisition of Widmer's Cleaners (deal)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251222_tide_cleaners_expands_in_ohio_with_acquisition_of_seven_widmers_cleaners_lo.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e3994b0a-0432-4dea-93c1-a3ddfa52f75b).