There are many advantages to owning a laundromat. First, your customers do most of the work! To be successful only minimal labor is necessary and a franchise fee is not required. Second, it's a cash business that requires very little inventory. However, you will need to make an initial investment in laundry equipment to get your business started. Third, selecting the right type of equipment for your laundromat is the key to future profits.

Once your self-service laundromat is up and running, managing it only requires 10 to 15 hours per week for many laundry owners. For fully attended stores offering additional services, extra time may be necessary. For instance, many laundromats now offer a "wash, dry and fold" service to their customers, requiring those stores to be fully staffed.

If you are thinking of opening a laundromat and have a net worth of $500,000 or more, one of Mac-Gray's knowledgeable sales team can help you plan your new business. Please call Mac-Gray at 1-800-MAC-GRAY (1-800-622-4729) for more information. You can also request information online and one of our experienced consultants will contact you to set up an appointment.