Express Laundry Centers: A Proven Laundromat Business Opportunity
Looking to open a laundromat with an established brand? Express Laundry Center® is a nationally recognized laundromat concept featured in hundreds of locations across North America. As a non-franchise opportunity, it offers access to an established brand, modern laundry equipment and experienced industry support — without franchise fees or traditional franchise bureaucracy.
What Are the Benefits of Express Laundry Centers?
An Express Laundry Center® gives you more than quality laundry equipment. You get the support, resources and services needed to build a successful laundry business. From store design and business planning to high-speed equipment, warranties, marketing and operational support, you have an experienced partner throughout the process.
Opportunities to Increase Revenue
Express also creates opportunities to increase revenue and serve more customers with services like wash-dry-fold, drop-off dry cleaning, dry-only and commercial laundry. Flexible equipment and chemistry integration options, including ozone sanitization and the Express Clean® automatic chemical dispensing system, allow you to customize your store to meet your customers’ needs.
With a proven concept and comprehensive support, Express Laundry Centers make it easier to focus on what matters most — providing an exceptional customer experience and growing your business.
Unlock More Revenue From Your Laundromat
Your Express Laundry Center can do more than serve self-serve customers.
Adding commercial laundry services creates an opportunity to generate new revenue from the equipment you already own. Serve local restaurants, salons, gyms, hotels, vacation rentals and other businesses with ongoing laundry needs while expanding your customer base beyond traditional laundromat users.
It’s a smart way to maximize your investment, diversify revenue and build a stronger business with more room to grow.
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Is Express Laundry Center a franchise?
No, Express Laundry Center® is not a franchise, it is a trademarked laundromat concept featured in hundreds of successful locations across North America.
The Express Laundry Center brand gives you the benefits associated with a franchise while allowing you to own and control your business without franchise fees or unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles. It’s a straightforward way to build a professional, recognizable laundromat brand with the support of an experienced laundry equipment partner.
How do I find the right location?
The best place to start is with your local distributor. They can help evaluate potential sites by analyzing traffic, visibility, parking, nearby businesses, competition, demographics, utility requirements and overall profitability. They’ll also assist with lease negotiations and conduct a viability study to help you choose a location that gives your laundromat the best opportunity for long-term success. Read our article on the 8 Musts for Locating Your Laundry.
What equipment should I install in my Express Laundry Center?
Express Laundry Centers are designed around high-performance laundry equipment that helps customers complete their laundry quickly and efficiently. High-speed, soft-mount washers are an essential part of the equipment mix, providing powerful extraction to help reduce drying times and support the goal of getting customers in and out in under 60 minutes. The result is a better customer experience and more turns on your washers and dryers.
Can I finance equipment?
Yes. Flexible financing options are available for new laundromats, equipment replacements, acquisitions, retools and business expansion.
Financing helps preserve cash flow, keep working capital available, build business credit and may provide potential tax advantages. Whether you’re opening your first laundry, upgrading equipment or growing your business, CustomSelect Financing has financing solutions designed to fit your needs.
What services should I offer in my laundromat?
The Express Laundry Center model features advanced services including:
- Wash-Dry-Fold (WDF) to attract busy families, professionals and customers who prefer drop-off service.
- Commercial laundry services for businesses such as salons, restaurants, vacation rentals, hotels and fitness centers.
- Pickup and delivery to reach residential and commercial customers beyond your immediate neighborhood.
- Large-capacity washers for comforters, sleeping bags, oversized loads and commercial laundry.
- Family-friendly amenities, such as a children’s reading and play area, to improve the customer experience and encourage repeat visits.
For more ideas on expanding your laundromat’s revenue potential, read our article, How to Generate More Income Through Improved Demographic Penetration.
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