Clean Laundry Overview
Clean Laundry is a chain of licensed self-service laundry facilities that offer multi-load small and large capacity washers and dryer, and modern amenities such as large-screen televisions, wireless Internet and cushioned seating. These well-lit, spacious and clean environments are open 24 hours. Security video monitoring, water-softening systems and an energy-efficient design are additional forward-thinking business practices. Clean Laundry prides itself on its non-traditional style within the self-service laundry industry.
Clean Laundry Licensing Overview
Clean Laundry is an intelligent, conservative investment with proven results. Coin laundries have consistently been a profitable market niche, but they have lacked consistent marketing concepts and operational controls. Now the market is rapidly expanding due to an uptick in the number of multiple-family housing arrangements. Combine this expanding need with the decrease in available free time for most mid- and entry-level wage earners and you have a solid underserved market. Clean Laundry stores allow people of all backgrounds to get their laundry done in less time than they can anywhere else. All while being in a welcoming, safe, clean, and eco-friendly environment.
The Cost of a Clean Start
Clean Laundry’s financial track record speaks to the success of our structure, operations, and store model. The business model works, and now we are ready to bring this success to markets nationwide.
Costs vary depending on location and size or condition of building; however, the upfront cost is no more than $10,000. This is 100% refundable (minus time and expense).
- Initial license fee: $25,000
- Construction costs: $175,000 to $300,000
- Equipment costs: $450,000 to $650,000
- Location cost: Dependent on location
- Royalties: 5% monthly
- Average cost to start operating: $200,000 to $250,000
- Average total investment: $600,000 to $750,000
- Experience: Previous license or operations experience preferred but not required
- Average Unit Size: 2,200-3,000 sq. ft.
The Opportunity Cycle
As a licensee, your initial expense is minimal, allowing you to build your customer base and turn a positive cash flow. Even down the road, operating costs and overhead remain consistently low. Our proprietary store design is proven to operate at one-half the utility consumption, saving you thousands of dollars a month in water, sewer, gas, and electric costs.
Clean Laundry utilizes Dexter brand washer and dryer equipment. These machines are built to last and are so advanced that you can monitor performance and maintenance needs, as well as real-time store auditing and reporting, remotely from DexterLive.com. The 24-hour two-way camera/audio monitoring and security systems ensure a safe and secure store, no matter what time of day.
All of this not only ensure the customer experience remains positive, it also allows you to manage many aspects of your store without having to physically be there.
A Laundry List of Support
When you partner with Clean Laundry, we continually provide you with the knowledge, experience, and support you need to succeed. You will be guided through the process of selecting the best location, designing, and building your store, obtaining the right equipment, and even creating marketing materials. We supply you with the tools necessary to start running your business right from day one. Because if you don’t succeed, we don’t succeed.
- Location Selection
- Design and Build
- Equipment Allocation
- Dedicated Marketing Support
- Management Mentorship
It’s Time to Invest
- Our own results with our stores show positive cash flow is achievable from month one.
- Overhead costs don’t necessarily increase or break even as the store gets busier.
- 85% of every dollar goes directly to the bottom line.
- Our experience shows that the break-even point occurs within the first three months
- Our experience shows complete payoff can occur within eight years.
We are happy to meet with you one-on-one to discuss the details around our role in the process, location selection, financial options, and to answer any other questions you may have.
Contact Clean Laundry Co-founder Ethan Akin to learn more:
p: 319-296-5198 | e: ethan@cleanlaundry.com
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