Self Serve / Coin / Card Operated Laundry:
At Century Laundry Distributing, we have helped hundreds of customers achieve their dream of developing a successful self serve laundry business. The following factors are among the most essential points to consider prior to investing in your new laundry or, re-furbishing an existing location:
Location Analysis
Demographic Survey, Traffic Count, Quality & Location of Competition, Business Trade Area, Off Street Parking.
Design & Layout
Useful area of Building, Additional Services Offered, Number of Machines & Load Capacity, Efficiency of Customer Flow.
Utility Requirements
Water, Sewer, Gas & Electrical Service.
Revenue Potential
Cash Flow Calculation, Debt Service, Maximizing Revenue per Square Foot, Return on Investment.
Industrial On-Premise Laundry:
Experience is what matters most when relying upon a business partner to help you achieve superior finished quality linens while maintaining the lowest possible operating costs. Our dedicated staff of courteous professionals will take these factors into consideration to establish your operating budget:
Production Assessment
Identify Each Item to be Processed Including Textile Composition, Budgeted Shifts & Labor Hours, Linen Par, Soiled Linen Sorting, Clean Linen Distribution.
Design & Layout
Adherence to Local & Municipal Construction Code, Efficient Work Flow, Utility Requirements, Energy Management, Factors for Expansion.
Staffing Requirements
Managing Labor as the Highest Cost of Operating Laundry, Cross-Training FTE’s, Maximizing FTE Efficiency, Utilizing Automation.
Production Cost Estimates
Your Bottom Line, How Much Does it Cost to Produce Each Pound of Linen?
Dry Cleaning / Professional Garment Care:
Professional Garment Care continues to be a profitable business opportunity in specific geographical areas of our market. Our experience dictates that careful planning and development of a “Business Model” are critical to long term success:
Location Analysis
Demographic Survey, Traffic Count, Quality / Location of Competition, Business Trade Area, Multiple Entrance – Exit of Property, Potential “Drop Store” Locations.
Design & Layout
Attractive Customer “Call Office Area”, Customer Drive-Up Service, Types of Garments to be Processed, Additional Services Processed “On Site”, After Hours Service, Delivery Service, Efficiency for Minimum of Staff.
Utility Requirements
Water, Sewer, Steam Production, Gas & Electrical Service.
Revenue Potential
Cash Flow Calculation, Debt Service, Promoting Your Business, Maximizing Revenue per Square Foot, Return on Investment, Future Expansion, Distinguishing Your Business from the Competitors.
Consulting is the first and most important step in any laundry or dry-cleaning project. Contact us today to learn how we can help! |
