The Laundry Business Inquiry Thread

[jwalker692002]

Hi ppl,if u guys hav any ideas or contributions pertaining to laundry,pls feel free to do so.Thanks =)

[rains_delight]

Hello, :wave: One of the franchisee of Lavandera ko is my client. I will give you some details about their agreement.

1. You have to pay a certain amount of money for the franchise.

2. You will only use Breeze detergents and downy. You are not allowed to use any soaps or fabric softener. except the two.

3. They charge P35.00 per kilo for wash and P45.00 per kilo for dry cleaning and ironing.

4. They pick up and deliver the items to their customers.

5. You are required to submit monthly Income Statement.

6. From time to time, there is a mystery customer who comes to the laundry shop to check if you are still complying with the standards set by the franchisor.

7. There are suprise audits from time to time.

8. The sharing of profit is 60-40. The 40% will go to the franchisor.

[GOwin]

40%

whoa! grabe naman pala kta ng franchisor diyan.

[KuyaDanny]

Originally posted by rains_delight
2. You will only use Breeze detergents and downy. You are not allowed to use any soaps or fabric softener. except the two.


I find this quite ironic. The detergent is made by Unilever and the fabric softener is made by Procter & Gamble.

[jwalker692002]

wel,tks rain 4 d info,but *** i rili want 2 knw is how d laundry operation works.Is der any organizations out der who provide laundry operations know-how?:)

[KuyaDanny]

I am sure rains_delight will correct me if I am wrong, but if you are going to be a franchisee for a laundry business (Lavandera Ko or Mr Wash, for example), part of the franchise fee buys you the operations know-how. In other words, the franchisor will train you before letting you loose.

[rains_delight]

Originally posted by KuyaDanny


I find this quite ironic. The detergent is made by Unilever and the fabric softener is made by Procter & Gamble.

I agree with you Kuya, I already questioned the owner of Lavandera ko. It has something to do with the quality of the product.

[rains_delight]

Originally posted by KuyaDanny
I am sure rains_delight will correct me if I am wrong, but if you are going to be a franchisee for a laundry business (Lavandera Ko or Mr Wash, for example), part of the franchise fee buys you the operations know-how. In other words, the franchisor will train you before letting you loose.

you are right Kuya, and they have this mystery customer to check if you are abiding with the policy.


If you want, I can photocopy the franchise agreement of Lavandera ko. You can pick it up from Pex office next week.

[KuyaDanny]

Thanks, rains_delight. I would love to read it. I hope you aren't violating any confidentiality agreements. I wouldn't want you to get into trouble.

[petite63]

Hi, can anybody post the brand of washing machines and dryers that are usually being used in a laundry shop (except the industrial machine pls). THANKS!

[KuyaDanny]

I have seen Admiral, Maytag, and Speed Queen.

[OliverWood21]

^^ doncha guys think that its better to put up your own laundry shop instead of franchising?

I think that this is a service that is not really differentiated by so-called "brands"...

I have always been interested in putting up one, aside from low start up capital, its not that risky as compared to food or cybercafes...

[OliverWood21]

I have seen Admiral, Maytag, and Speed Queen.


KuyaDanny,

How much do you think one costs? Hindi ba kaya ng mga mas murang brands gaya ng SHARP sa mga laundry shop?

[redman]

40 percent royalty?! :eek:

wow. i mean if this is true and franchisor is getting away with it, more power to them.

theres a sucker born every minute, i guess.

[KuyaDanny]

KuyaDanny,

How much do you think one costs? Hindi ba kaya ng mga mas murang brands gaya ng SHARP sa mga laundry shop?

The models I saw are commercial washers. They are more rugged than those made for use in your home. Tandaan mo, sa laundry shop bugbog ang makina mo, kaya kung gagamit ka lang ng washing machine na pambahay, mas madalas pa siguro nasa pagawaan yung makina kaysa naglalaba.

[KuyaDanny]

^^ doncha guys think that its better to put up your own laundry shop instead of franchising?

I think that this is a service that is not really differentiated by so-called "brands"...

I have always been interested in putting up one, aside from low start up capital, its not that risky as compared to food or cybercafes...

I agree with you. We have been sending out the laundry at home to a commercial service for the last three years. The clothes are picked up and delivered twice a week. We did not choose our laundry service provider because of the brand, and neither did we choose it for the price (they are not the cheapest around). We chose it because we know the owner and saw for ourselves the quality attitude of her employees. They care about our clothes and pay attention to our requests and complaints.

[Macky_EX]

Sensya na kung naitanong na po pero magkano po ba ang franchising? At anu-ano po ang requirements para makapag-franchise?

[ka_enteng]

gusto ko rin sanang mag-start neto, for start up. i'm planning for 2 washing machine 1 dryer and a pressing machine. megit 100k lahat.

[OliverWood21]

I agree with you. We have been sending out the laundry at home to a commercial service for the last three years. The clothes are picked up and delivered twice a week. We did not choose our laundry service provider because of the brand, and neither did we choose it for the price (they are not the cheapest around). We chose it because we know the owner and saw for ourselves the quality attitude of her employees. They care about our clothes and pay attention to our requests and complaints.

If this is the case, I hope I can convince you one of these days to be my client should I push through with the business.


On the side, Laundry Shop People do not use P&G or Unilever products. I heard that they buy detergents directly from manifacturers (unbranded, that is). Its way much cheaper, I suppose.

[IceBaby]

Is there anybody here who knows where I can buy Industrial Laundry Machines? Pls send me details thanks ice.vitug@gmail.com

[einaliel]

any idea din po sa dry cleaning? kung di magfranchise nito, meron kayang makakatulong sa inquiries dito? mga more or less, magkano kaya kelangang capital dito?

thanks

[LodRose]

^^ doncha guys think that its better to put up your own laundry shop instead of franchising?

I think that this is a service that is not really differentiated by so-called "brands"...

I have always been interested in putting up one, aside from low start up capital, its not that risky as compared to food or cybercafes...

gusto ko rin sanang mag-start neto, for start up. i'm planning for 2 washing machine 1 dryer and a pressing machine. megit 100k lahat.

finally, like minded peeps.

let's meet and actually make it happen!

[dexterbt1]

finally, like minded peeps.

let's meet and actually make it happen!


hey guys, I'm also very much interested in this business. I heard there's a seminar in TESDA or something about clothes care and laudry. Care if I join in? :D

[LodRose]

if any of you guys are REALLY serious,

pm me ur contact info for possible sked of a power lunch or power after office meeting.

ciao!

[OliverWood21]

Do you own a laundry shop yourself, LordRose?

[einaliel]

im in cebu, it would have been nice to meet you (lodrose, dexterbt1 and oliverwood21) all...

noon ko pa iniisip itong business na ito

[dexterbt1]

Lodrose, oliverwood21, einaliel
Sorry for the late reply, so ano, game na? :D

[Markus]

Lux or was it Electrolux used to conduct a free half day training. They will show you the projected income as well as some tips on how to operate the laundry business. I haven't seen them putting out ads lately. The past week, I saw an ad for a paid training in running a laundry business.

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[mindingmybiz]

Hello to all!

I'm operating a laundry shop in Libis and Makati. I've recently opened by shop to franchising, which has 2 packages Lite and Plant packages. The Lite Package is for a purely walk-in shop while a Plant Package will include intitutional accounts as well as sattelite pick-up stations.

I'm looking for franchisees in the areas to Salcedo Village, Legaspi Village, The Fort and Ermita.

To those who are set in operating their own brand name. I also conduct consultancy work for start-ups.

Let me know if your interested. You can send me e-mail as well at laundrydirect@yahoo.com

Regards,

[mindingmybiz]

Hello to all!

I'm operating a laundry shop in Libis and Makati. I've recently opened by shop to franchising, which has 2 packages Lite and Plant packages. The Lite Package is for a purely walk-in shop while a Plant Package will include intitutional accounts as well as sattelite pick-up stations.

I'm looking for franchisees in the areas to Salcedo Village, Legaspi Village, The Fort and Ermita.

To those who are set in operating their own brand name. I also conduct consultancy work for start-ups.

Let me know if your interested. You can send me e-mail as well at laundrydirect@yahoo.com :bashful:

Regards,

[spursdynasty]

Anyone know where i can get the necessary training or seminars to attend to be able to start up a LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANING BUSINESS?

[rexdflex]

uhh, i've thought of this before, i got a contact number who supplies machines and conducts trainings somewhere in antipolo, i have yet to find the nnumber again though , nawala ko ata

[beefnmushroom]

uhh, i've thought of this before, i got a contact number who supplies machines and conducts trainings somewhere in antipolo, i have yet to find the nnumber again though , nawala ko ata

thanks for the very useful information! :hmm:

[omeng]

:lol: .

[mindingmybiz]

Hi spursdynasty,

Have you thought about whether you want to put up your own or franchise an existing laundry shop?

Regards, :bashful:

[rexdflex]

if you guys decide to meet after office for this one, I'll join you guys, interested here thats why last year I have contacted someone like my post above ,but my work then requires me to work till sat so I postponed it and hence I lost the contact number, if ever i find it will post here.. the said trainer told me he trained in the US.. either I franchise his shop, or just train for a fee of course they provide ths soaps and machines as they said..

[spursdynasty]

Hey! So This thread has been going on for quite awhile.

My question still remains..

Does anyone here in PEX know where to get information on SEMINARS or TRAININGS for potential Laundry Business startupss????

Thanks.

[mindingmybiz]

Hello rexdflex and spursdynasty.

I you guys want we can meet this Saturday, Starbucks Libis around 10am. We can discuss your requirements anywhere from consultancy/training (if you want to go independent) up to franchising my shop (if you want to run along an existing and known tradename)

You may contact me 0922.889.0817 or 0917.327.1731 or laundrydirect@yahoo.com

Thanks & regards, :bashful:

[rexdflex]

thanks I'll take note of your number, hindi ba pwede gabi? or earlier in the morning like 9am? thanks

[froshie1]

meron na ba kayong nakitang laundry shop na coin operated? iyong parang sa US? if yes msg kayo dito

[rexdflex]

wala pa, hindi ata sha applicable dito satin, kse mga pinoy gusto laging pinagsisilbihan.. e kung coin parang sila na ddin nag laba.. diba e di sana bumili nalang sila washing machine.. sa US kse sanay sila self service kahit ano..
pinoys cant even return the tray at fast foods.. di gaya sa states

[lupuS]

meron na ba kayong nakitang laundry shop na coin operated? iyong parang sa US? if yes msg kayo dito

I thought I saw a place in Salcedo Village. But come to think of it, if it costs P40 -P50 to get a kilo of clothes washed, how much can a coin-operated machine save you, considering you have to be there to wait while the washer goes through the cycle?

[mindingmybiz]

Hi Rexdflex,

When are you free this weekend? I'm still headed to Starbucks Libis this morning to meet a franchise applicant for a location in Timog.

You may want to join us. Or just let me know your free schedule. 0922.889.0817; 0917.327.1731; laundrydirect@yahoo.com

Regards, :bashful:

[mindingmybiz]

Hi LupuS and Froshie1

Coin-Operated laundromats don't thrive locally because the standards of living here are much much lower than in the US.

I think you're pertaining to Lavandera Ko, now Lavandera Mo in Leviste St., Makati who still has coin operated machines. This company set out to deploy coin-operated machines when they started getting the idea from the US, however, in their first few years of operation it did not get customer following. Nowadays, all Lavandera shops still over self-service as an option but most if not all the time, they do the laundry for the customer.

I agree with Rexdflex, our culture is used to full-service. Self-service will not succeed in the Philippines from Shell stations to fastfood chains neither for laundromats.

Regards to all, :bashful:

[einaliel]

:) hello mindingmybiz, interested sa laundry biz. but im in cebu, would have wanted to meet you personally to learn something about this business

[mindingmybiz]

Hi Einaliel,

Drop me a line at laundrydirect@yahoo.com, 0922.889.0817 or 0917.327.1731 so we can discuss your requirement offline.

Regards, :bashful:

[linusoft]

Hey! So This thread has been going on for quite awhile.

My question still remains..

Does anyone here in PEX know where to get information on SEMINARS or TRAININGS for potential Laundry Business startupss????

Thanks.


you can check this post
http://entrepinoys.blogspot.com/2006/03/laundromat-laundry-business.html

[dexterbt1]

yay, nice to be back on this thread

@rexdflex,
As in my posts before, I'm interested in meeting some of our thread posters here.

@spursdynasty
TLRC in Kapitolyo, Pasig, I believe, offers a short seminar on clothes care and laundry.

@mindingmybiz
Hi there, I remember seeing your shop a few times when I pass by Eastwood. Very Nice. Hmm, I'm guessing you're catering to class-A customers. =)


Hey guys, I'd be happy to join, hoping we could meet up or something, what do you think?

[mindingmybiz]

Hi Dexterbt1, Rexdflex & Spursdynasty

We can meet this Saturday, I'll be in Alabang in the morning to look at potential sites with a prospective franchisee. I can meet up with you in Makati around 2pm.

Regards, :bashful:

[hyphen]

Hi! I will be venturing into a laundry shop business. I am in dire need of advice from the pros. There are several questions I need answers to. Hope some good samaritans can help...

1. I need user references for Whirlpool Washing Machines and Speed Queen. Which brand would be beneficial in the long run?

2. I dunno how much money to invest in the physical arrangement of my shop (i.e., budget allocation for paint, decor, etc).

3. How many months after openning should I expect not getting any income. So that I would know how much budget to project for these months...

That's it for now...Thanks in advance!

[mindingmybiz]

Hello Hyphen,

Where do you intend to set up shop? Who's your primary & secondary market there?

Regards, :bashful:

[raff512]

Hi guys, in case you're in need of laundry powdered soap i can supply you with "Ariel"(original fr. P&G) powdered soap at any quantity. I'm selling it at only P80/kilo. pls contact me at cell no. 0915-8274777.

[ceejhei]

i heard merong mga 2nd hand washers and dryers sa pier less than 5000 daw..

[etten]

Tips and suggestions about laundry business are posted here: All About Laundry Business :) (http://mrlaundryshoppe.com/)
Enjoy!