{"id":11060,"date":"2023-01-09T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T01:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardjay.com.au\/?p=11060"},"modified":"2023-07-05T09:35:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T23:35:43","slug":"laundry-is-leaving-the-home-heres-how-to-bring-it-into-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardjay.com.au\/laundry-is-leaving-the-home-heres-how-to-bring-it-into-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Laundry is leaving the home. Here\u2019s how to bring it into
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The current landscape for vended laundries is full of opportunity \u2013\u00a0particularly as more people are choosing to use central laundry facilities for their regular washing. However, like any business opportunity, the outcome is influenced by several factors, including location, demographics, equipment and access to utilities.<\/h3>\n

Demographics<\/strong><\/p>\n

On a broad scale, local population demographics are an important predictor of laundromat success. Those most likely to use a laundromat generally include time-poor working families and people living in small spaces like high-rise units, so it\u2019s important to choose a location that will be convenient for these customers. Statistics show that approximately 80% of customers at any laundromat live within a short distance of the facilities, which is why it\u2019s so important to consider demographics when choosing a location.<\/p>\n

Location & Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

The right location can dramatically improve the overall customer experience. Having cafes, shops and other conveniences nearby is a key consideration for customers who want to make their laundry time productive and enjoyable. Given that customers have to carry often-heavy loads of laundry from their cars into the laundromat, close parking facilities are also essential.<\/p>\n

Many stores also offer a variety of facilities to improve the laundry experience, including:<\/p>\n