If you’ve ever dreamt of being your own boss, you’re not alone. According to Forbes, some 62 percent of Americans would like to own a business. Of course, wishing that you owned a business and making the moves to do so are very different things, and not everyone who dreams of being a business owner …
Why Customer Service Is Important for Laundromats
In most laundromats, the customers handle the bulk of the washing, drying, sorting, and folding. They hardly expect to be waited on hand and foot. That doesn’t mean that laundromat owners can simply ignore the matter of excellent customer service. Although it may not be obvious at first glance why customer service is important for …
Is Owning a Laundromat a Good Investment?
Being a small business owner has a unique charm. While much of the focus is on the appeal of being your own boss and the flexibility that being in charge can bring, the role also requires a solid grasp of both responsibility and practicality. After all, owning your own business may be the culmination of …
How to Sanitize Your Laundromat
Even before the pandemic, clean and sanitary laundromats were a haven for germaphobic customers. And now, with COVID-19 still raging and the peak of cold and flu season just around the corner, customers are more concerned about sanitation than ever before. Scroll down to find out how to sanitize your laundromat to keep your customers safe …
Are Laundromats a Dying Business?
The Atlantic reported that the number of laundry and dry cleaning facilities in the U.S. has declined by almost 20 percent since 2005. But Coin Laundry Association data also shows that the nation’s laundromats earn a collective $5 billion each year, which is a huge sum. This conflicting data may lead laundromat owners to ask, …
Running a Laundromat During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, our “new normal” continues to evolve. At Laundry Solutions Company, we’re committed to keeping laundromat owners and customers safe – which includes helping our clients navigate the new realities associated with the pandemic. With that in mind, we’ve done hours of research to address the unique difficulties of running …
Questions to Ask When Buying a Laundromat
Some things never change – including the consumer’s need for laundromats. Laundromats remain a key point of the American economic landscape, with about 35,000 laundromats operating in the United States today and generating over $5 billion in annual total revenue. It’s easy to see that laundromats are a smart business move, making them a popular …
Laundromat Remodeling Ideas
The new year is right around the corner, which makes this a great time to think about remodeling your laundromat. As a laundromat owner, you’re likely constantly dreaming up ways to make the customer experience better than before. Remodeling your laundromat to make it a more pleasant place to spend time is often a worthwhile …
Improving the Laundromat Experience
It’s a common refrain among laundromat customers: “Ugh, laundry day,” often punctuated by a weary sigh. The unfortunate truth is that a lot of customers dread visits to the laundromat. A lot of that probably has to do with traditional laundromats’ old-school fluorescent lighting and uncomfortable seating. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. …
Laundromat Environmental Issues
As eco-friendly business practices sweep the nation, you might be wondering, “As a laundromat owner, how can I do my part to protect the environment?” While there are several common laundromat environmental issues – everything from wastewater to energy use – there are also plenty of strategies you can implement to go green. Start by …
