The Coin Laundry Business is an attractive operation because of
it's relatively low level of maintenance and potential cash
flow. Many people consider this business as a retirement
business or as primary business, whatever attracts you to this
industry, these are the factors usually considered:
ROI (Return On Investment)
Relative to the time spent on this business, a Laundromat offers
very attractive rates of return. Some Laundromats are able to
return up to 25% on Investment.
Absentee/Part Time Business
You can run a Laundromat with as little as 3 hours per week.
Therefore, this can be the perfect part time business or
absentee business.
Tax Benefits
Because of the equipment included in a Laundromat, one is able
to use depreciation of equipment against income which leads to
great tax benefits.
Recession Proof
While Laundromats are not fully recession proof, people still
need to do their laundry. Recessions usually force people,
especially in lower income areas to cut back on the frequency of
going to the Laundromat. But washing laundry is a must and
regardless of economic environment, there always be a supply of
customers.
Cash Business
Laundromats are an all cash business
Low Labor Requirements
Labor for Laundromats usually requires minimum skills, therefor
labor costs are minimal. One can opt for part time workers or
full time and equipment repair can be done at reasonable prices.
Minimum Inventory
Technically speaking, all the inventory you will ever need are
for your vending machines. Laundromats function on water,
electricity and gas. All variable expenses tied directly to how
much the machines are used.
Easy to Sell
Laundromats are highly in demand because of the relative ease of
operation and cash flow and there will always be a demand for
them. Therefore, this is not a business that would require
especial training or much advertising as most people know what a
Laundromat does and how it operates.