Laundromat, Part 2: The Curse of the Sequel
How to Avoid Common Errors and Make All the Right Moves When Adding a Second Store Years ago, I met actor Dennis Hopper, who had come to New York City on the heels of writing, directing and starring with Peter Fonda in the incredibly successful release of the 1969...
Powering Your Laundromat
A Look at What’s Ahead for Natural Gas and Electricity Prices It’s no secret that electricity and natural gas prices are rising across the board – and have been for a while. Electricity prices began rising shortly after winter storms in February 2021 and have been...
15 Steps to a Smooth Laundry Project
1. Make sure your site is zoned for a laundromat before you buy or start the project. Also, make sure of what size signage you can install and where you can put it. 2. Oversize your utilities – 400-amp, three-phase service. Know whether you will need a transformer on...
Slashing Through the Red Tape, Part 2
Working with Local Government and Utilities to Get Your Laundromat Project Completed on Schedule and on Budget [This is the second of a two-part feature. You can read Part 1 here.] In Part 2 of PlanetLaundry’s May cover story, laundromat owners shared their...
Slashing Through the Red Tape, Part 1
Working with Local Government and Utilities to Get Your Laundromat Project Completed on Schedule and on Budget Russ Arbuckle has been involved in more than a few laundromat buildouts and retool projects through the years. And he has seen his share of horror stories...
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