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\u00a0<\/span>10 Tips for Picking the Perfect Laundromat Location<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Picking a location for your laundry business may be the single most important thing you do as a business owner. Finding the right location is crucial for every aspect of your business moving forward. If you\u2019re considering purchasing an existing laundromat or searching for a site to build a new facility, we\u2019ve got some tips to help set you in the right direction.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Know your demographics.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Statistically, laundromats attract a lot of renters and lower-income families. With that in mind, locations that are\u00a0<\/span>near<\/span> apartment buildings, trailer parks, universities, and low-income housing are generally your best bet. If you\u2019re leasing a building in a\u00a0strip\u00a0mall, what are the neighboring businesses and what kind of traffic are they bringing in? Businesses that target a similar demographic, such as convenience stores or general stores, may help draw customers in and make good neighbors. Businesses catering to a different clientele, such as an expensive or upscale boutique, may not. You\u2019ll want to do plenty of research into the around surrounding a potential laundromat location to know who your customer base is and how to tailor your marketing, services, and overall business plan accordingly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Research the surrounding competition.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      When it comes to the laundry industry, you\u2019re not just competing against other laundromats. You\u2019re also competing against on-site laundry at apartment buildings, dry cleaners, and fluff and fold services in the area. What can you bring to the table that these others can\u2019t? Researching these businesses can help you figure out what services and amenities you may want to offer at your facility. Since these businesses are already established in the area, it\u2019s up to you as a business owner to figure out how your business can stand out.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Keep in mind, researching the competition isn\u2019t a one-time thing. Their businesses will grow, expand, and change, so you have to be sure you\u2019re keeping up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Inspect the building.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Obviously, the building itself is going to be important. Just like when buying a house, you\u2019ll want to work with experts to make sure everything is safe and good-to-go. A few things to ask about or keep in mind include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n