So you’ve just washed a load of laundry at the laundromat and rolled it over to the dryer. You throw your wet clothes into the drum and begin inserting quarters, but you realize you don’t know how long your clothes need to stay in the dryer in order to become fully dry. You don’t want …
Is it Safe to Leave Clothes Alone at a Laundromat?
For newcomers, laundromats can present a somewhat confusing set of unspoken rules. Do you tip the attendant? Can you bring a snack? Maybe most importantly, is it safe to leave clothes alone at a laundromat? Typically, leaving your clothes unattended at the laundromat is frowned upon. Find out why you may need to keep a …
When Are Laundromats the Busiest?
Whether you’re visiting a laundromat for the first time, you’re trying to improve your weekly laundry experience, or you’re considering buying a laundromat, it’s helpful to know when laundromats are most likely to be packed to the brim. If you’re a customer, this will let you know which times and days of the week to …
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 …
How to Attract Cost-Conscious Customers
As the owner of a small business, you’re always focused on the bottom line. Where can you save money? How can you boost your revenue? Is it time to raise your prices? Laundromat owners provide an indispensable service but because many laundromats offer nearly identical services, consumers often choose which laundromat to frequent based on …
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. …
Selecting Laundromat Folding Tables
Although many laundromats are offering extra amenities these days, from TVs and sofas to children’s play areas, there are only a few features that most laundromats consider vital: washers, dryers, laundry carts, change machines, and folding tables. Without folding tables, where would customers fold their clean laundry? On the floor? As a laundromat owner, you …
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 …
Steps to Start a Laundromat
No matter what time of year it is, and even if the economy experiences a downturn, people will always need laundromats. According to the president and CEO of the Coin Laundry Association, the industry is experiencing a facelift of sorts as more coin laundries focus on being extremely comfortable for customers and offering added amenities, …
