Not all citizens of the country have the opportunity to use a washing machine at home. Moreover, there is a category of people who find it easier to take laundry to the laundry than to wash it, for example, with your hands. It is necessary to rely precisely on this audience, because it will ensure stable earnings. Self-service laundry requires investment. But the most important thing is the availability of a room that will meet all the requirements.
Business investment
First of all, the room should be at least 50 squares, and also have good electrical wiring. In addition, you need to choose the right location for your project. The most "bread" places are areas where hostels are located (both student and military or otherwise), as well as communal apartments. Inhabitants of such houses usually do not have the opportunity to install washing machines at home, which means they can become your customers. Buying or renting is your own business. Rent is usually charged per 1 square, but in different regions it is different. Also, the areas closest to the center, rents are often overpriced.
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Secondly, a launderette requires equipment. Cars must be powerful but compact. It is better to order them in Europe or America, because such a business is flourishing there, and there are many companies that manufacture equipment specifically for laundries (both large and small format). The installation of tumble dryers is also very relevant - customers usually prefer to get laundry dry rather than wet. Ironing boards and irons are also popular. This gives a chance to receive, as an additional source of income, and a plus in favor of choosing your laundry. Equipment will cost an average of about 350-500 thousand rubles per set of washing and drying machines (foreign production).
Washing machines for domestic laundries can be cheaper, but there are negligible companies producing them. In any case, all equipment should only be new. Those who have been in operation can safely be considered waste material, because the life of the machines is usually no more than 3 years. They work for wear.
Thirdly, it is worth thinking about a special recreation area for customers. Laundry lasts an average of about 2 hours, which means that your visitors should be able to occupy themselves with something at this time. As an option - a plasma panel. Ideally, a Wi-Fi hotspot. In the age of computers, this is true for all categories of the population.
And, of course, the purchase of consumables (powder, conditioner, bleach and others). It is better to find regular wholesale suppliers. In addition, it is necessary to hire workers. A small laundry room can work 2 people (2 shifts).
Total Laundromat business plan includes:
- room
- equipment,
- consumables.
Revenues, profitability, payback
At a good pace of work and popularity (for example, 4 cars, for each about 4 washes per day), your investment will pay off in a year. The maximum is one and a half. At the same time, profitability can be more than 150%.
The most important thing is to set affordable prices. Typically, laundry services are popular with students, military, senior citizens. These categories of citizens, as a rule, do not have surplus funds. To attract their attention, prices should be no more than 100 rubles (1 wash + powder). For the use of drying, iron, supplies - a separate surcharge.At the same time, the employee can iron the laundry for a reasonable amount, if the customer orders this type of service.
So, based on the assumption that there will be 16 washings per day (100 rubles each), plus additional services (16 30 rubles each), about 63 thousand can be earned per month. Of these, about 40% will be monthly expenses. (payment of electricity, wage).
Of course, these are conditional figures. It is in your power to make business prosper. It is important to attract as many customers as possible. So, you can enter a subscription system. Every tenth streak is discounted, for example, at 50%. This will encourage constant visits.
It is also possible at the opening to distribute flyers to nearby houses and hostels with detailed information about your services.
Pros and cons of the project
One of the great advantages of this business is that competition is almost minimal. In Russia, a launderette is not as popular as in the West or the United States. Starting a business when a niche is free is pretty straightforward. It is important to give the right advertising with a detailed explanation of what specific services you provide and why these services are needed.
In addition, the advantages include quick payback and tremendous profitability. A business does not require special large investments or a very complex organization. But the income can bring a stable and good.
The disadvantages include the fact that the room requires certain conditions - it cannot be residential, it must be exclusively on the ground floor, the area must be disposable for the project. If the latter is not observed, then there will be no need to wait for dividends - they simply will not be.
Equipment selection
All equipment must be professional. Ordinary household machines will not work - they are not designed for such a volume of production. Special ones mean loading up to 50 kg, and are also able to work without interruption all day. In addition, they are economical and practical. It is important that there is an emergency stop function. This is important because a foreign element that is not intended for washing can get into the drum.
On the other hand, if you have a mini laundress in your plans, then you can get by with household appliances. They are cheaper, and their installation and maintenance easier.
Self-service laundry involves loading laundry by the client personally. The inclusion of the machine in the work can be two options - either the client or the employee. It will be more convenient for you. Not all clients can start the device on their own.
To open a laundry or not is a personal matter for every entrepreneur. It is important to draw up a complete and competent action plan and study the market as best as possible.
