Self-service Laundry Growth
The self-service laundry market has grown exponentially since the 1950s when the first public, coin-operated laundries made their debut. Today, more than 30,000 self-service laundries spatter the United States, according to the Coin Laundry Association. While most coin-ops in the 1950s featured just a few washers and dryers, today's self-service laundries aim to make the chore of doing laundry more pleasing. Thanks to common amenity offerings, such as snack bars, televisions, video games, vending machines, children's play areas and equipment, the laundry process is considerably shortened.
Saving Customers' Time
More than ever, self-service laundries cater to customer convenience. Designed to save customers' time, today's self-service laundries might feature 75- or 125-pound capacity washer-extractors and high-speed equipment dedicated to cutting laundry processing time. Laundries boost profit potential through wash-dry-fold services and drop-off drycleaning.
More than Just Self-Service
The sky's the limit for today's self-service laundry owner. Thanks to new technologies, equipment and modern ideas on planning and site selection, owners can target clientele to include working professionals, vacationers, renters, homeowners and small businesses.
A Basic Human Need
One thing remains constant - washing clothing is a basic human need. That's why the self-service laundry market is buffered by fluctuations in the economy - making it a solid business opportunity.
