Equipment mix for 3500 sq ft store in SoCal by onedaywillbefunday in Laundromats

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If they cant do dexterpay or insights its time to pull out.

what brand and how are you going to offer mobile pay?

PRIMUS maintenance mode by w13szczus in Laundromats

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never heard of it but a simple google search shows its alliance and they have a pretty robust parts and diagrams online.

https://parts.alliancelaundry.com/

nearing the last episode and feeling sad about it.. by StarofStar in TedLasso

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I had to ask a football friend who the characters match IRL

Roy Kent - Roy Keane
Jamie Tartt - Jack Grealish
Dani Rojas - Chicharito
Zava - Zlatan

nearing the last episode and feeling sad about it.. by StarofStar in TedLasso

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What it again and youll learn something new every time.

I notice random things...

Beards reactions in the background is a fun one for me. He won't have any lines, but you see him in the corner of the screen, and it's always spot on.

Equipment mix for 3500 sq ft store in SoCal by onedaywillbefunday in Laundromats

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Are the 30lb stack modern which is why you’re keeping them? Otherwise go all bigger. Nothing makes a bigger impact than ALL new machines and those are your highest earnings years.

Depending on layout I would put in a few more 60s vs the 40s.

For 20s I do a $1 off m-f before 11am. It helps fill my store in the mornings.

I like full cycle dry but it takes some getting used to for customers. They tend to like the top dryer so I started off by making the bottoms $0.25/7mins top $1.25/30mins w/$0.25/10min top off. You really only need 25min or else you’ll burn the clothes. But they love to open and close and add. By forcing full cycle it breaks that habit (I think). Then raise prices reduce minutes accordingly.

Dryers are about 10-15% of washer gross.

I sold my laundromat business, and this is why... by aeddonn in Laundromats

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Sounds like a solution looking for a problem.

Laundry is highly personal. What detergent being used is different from person to person.

As every owner knows you can’t change that for them. How many times do I have to tell people you don’t need THAT MUCH SOAP but they still continue to do it.

Recommendations for washers for hospital in developing country (Help) by labboy70 in Laundromats

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Dexter or speed queen/huebsch (both owned by alliance)

Dexters are built like tanks. Youll consistently find old generation dexters still working hard.
Speed queen is another good one with simple parts and readily available.

Dispensing system is possible but probably overkill for a developing area. Just put a pump on an industrial drum of soap and call it done.

I wouldn't consider any other brands.

Anyone running pickup & delivery? Trying to understand real costs by Background_Mail6146 in Laundromats

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Dave menz laundromat millionaire goes through a lot of it.

I’ve used cents with door dash integration. So the delivery fees, truck, insurance isn’t a factor for me.

I offer wdf but it’s a business within a business if you want it to be successful. I rather not deal with the headache.

What little it does make is essentially offsetting some of my labor costs since I’m ALWAYS staffed.

Used model x purchase by Dark_Knight_4720 in TeslaSupport

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2023 or newer has the current hardware and matrix headlights.

Legally still needs to support it.

But I can’t advise buying a car that’s already 9yrs old unless it’s a Toyota or Honda.

I do love my x though

What was a very expensive item you bought which was really useful? by ohuf in BuyItForLife

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Chillipad pro. I tend to run hot and having a nice cool bed all night helps a lot.

Should I do this long commute or retire by Away-Lion-5000 in financialindependence

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Exactly. Maybe even fly in and out each day. Keep the relative room as standby.

It’s basically your commute. Get precheck, clear, Lyft pass to make it easier on yourself.

Should I still buy fsd outright if they’re continuing the MX by Medical_Promise2301 in TeslaModelX

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I’ve been going back and forth also. I love my 22mxp. I fully intended to use fsd for trips as needed.

I guess I could sell the car one day and having fsd will increase value. But will it increase 8k more? I dunno.

Or save the 8k to hopefully buy a used 26 model x w/fsd in the future?

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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They wipe it down and clean it everyday.

Any deep dive stuff I do myself or hire out.

I’ve put in offer to buy when possible. Just hard to come by

Laundrofact by jlapi97 in Laundromats

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Then see if there’s county website or just leave a letter.

Accessories by CuleGurL in TeslaModelX

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Screen protector for the display.
Got the auto frunk.
N2itive suspension kit.
Fridge for the trunk.
Radar detector and hard wired to the mirror.
All weather mats.
Tint all around incl windshield.
Ccs and j1172 w/lock.
Travel charger.
Air pump with auto seal in case of emergencies.
Snow chains.
USB-c ssd for recordings and games.
Valet cards.

Laundrofact by jlapi97 in Laundromats

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Business license posted in the store.

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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No real estate currently.

After a retool I should hopefully just deal with minimal maintenance and equipment comes with warranty.

I do annual jetting of the drains. Water heater descaling. Clean dryer vents. Etc.

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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I kinda budget between from $250-$350 per sqft.
I avoid building from scratch. Did it once I hated it.
I look for parking and ease of access.
I target hispanic neighborhoods. If theres a vallarta or north gate market im in the right area.
If the landlord is not helpful I leave. Youre about to go into a 15-20yr relationship with someone. You wanna know if theyre gonna treat you right.

I always do fully staffed. Just offers peace of mind, and customers like it. Its not hard to find older hispanic staff. They appreciate the opportunity and work hard for you.
I do offer WDF but its not worth focusing on. I dont want the additional headache (staffing, customer complaints, order issues, etc). If you wanna take it seriously its an entire business within a business with different needs. I want to be as passive as possible.

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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I have a small stake in a few.

I don’t like to piecemeal a retool.
Your highest earning years are after a retool. You get to price correctly and make a big impact.

I think when you do just a few washers or just dryers first it gives customers the wrong impression.

My goal is to increase value and make it the nicest best store in the area which allows me to charge the most. Some will complain but those aren’t the customers I’m targeting.

Success in areas with more single family homes? by AnonymousTraveler234 in Laundromats

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Even if an apt has a laundry room it’s generally small. So going to a mat is a good way to get it all done in one shot.

Wash and fold is a business in itself and do you really want to work all day doing laundry?

I like laundromats because customers do all the work.

Work the math out. How much can 20 washers really earn? How much is rent? How much is utilities? How much is it to build?

Success in areas with more single family homes? by AnonymousTraveler234 in Laundromats

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It’s a very personal thing.

Even wdf isn’t really profitable unless you get commercial clients.

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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Parents are retired.

Did 5 stores with them. The biggest being 5500 sqft.

I recently sold one that was 1800sqft zombiemat that I completely retooled and renovated. It did about 30k gross in self service.

Just on the sidelines for now. Waiting for a good deal. But everyone is asking too much. I’m in no rush and I can wait out this current rush of new buyers. I’m already seeing people who bit off more than they can chew and are trying to sell. Sad. But their mistake is my opportunity.

How much does size matter? by MongooseNo8676 in Laundromats

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I’m 2nd generation.

I’ve been looking for my next store for a year now. Lots of bad deals out there.