SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRIES
Lacolada Clean & Dry
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Is it possible to run a successful business without any experience? The advantages of self-service laundrettes Lacolada
Since 2013, we have been helping entrepreneurs and investors to set up profitable self-service laundrettes across Europe. We do not charge a franchise fee. You don’t need any staff. You provide the premises and we provide everything else: the best machinery on the market, advice on finding the right location, the fit-out, the technology to manage your business from your mobile, and technical support whenever you need it.
The result: a business that generates income every day, with low fixed costs and without relying on your presence.
What is the business model of self-service laundrettes Lacolada?
Self-service laundrettes are not just a fad. They are an essential service for which demand is constantly growing: busy families, students, older people, displaced workers and immigrants. A wide range of people who want to wash three times as much laundry as they would at home, in under 30 minutes and at a better price.
It is a business that is resilient to economic crises. People always need to wash their clothes.
Many of our members run their launderettes alongside their current jobs or other businesses. Others, such as Mario, opened their first launderette after being made redundant and now run three outlets in La Rioja.
Lacolada: Our value proposition
Without paying franchise
You gain access to the entire LaColada network, brand and know-how, with no fees or royalties. Your investment goes towards the business, not to intermediaries.
No staff required
LaColada laundrettes are 100% self-service. With our management app, you can manage opening and closing times, takings and faults from anywhere.
Machinery that never fails
We work with Primus Laundry, manufacturers since 1911. Machines designed to operate for years with minimal maintenance and low energy consumption.
Support from day one
We’ll support you throughout the process of finding premises, refurbishing them, fitting them out and getting your business up and running. And we’ll continue to support you once you’ve opened. We have our own project finance department.
Lacolada: How do we do it? It’s that simple to get started
Get in touch with us
Tell us about your situation and your goals. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a personalised analysis.
We’ll find your ideal premises
We analyse potential locations using our tried-and-tested method, which has been used in over 2,000 new business launches. Location is everything.
We set up and open
We’ll take care of the construction work, the installation of the machinery and the commissioning. All you have to do is give the go-ahead.
Manage it from your mobile
With our app, you can manage everything in real time: takings, machine availability, and opening and closing the premises. No need to be there.
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FAQ ABOUT OUR SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRIES
✅ How does a self-service laundry work?
It’s simple: after checking the care labels on your clothes, emptying the pockets and putting them in the washing machine, all you have to do is put in the coins and select the wash programme.
The detergent and fabric conditioner are dispensed automatically, then you just have to wait for the wash to finish.
🤔 Do you save money by doing your laundry in a self-service laundry?
Analysing the time taken, the cost of washing and the cost of drying, based on a family of two adults and two children with a load of laundry comprising everyday clothes, bed linen and towels weighing around 45kg, we estimate that it takes around 20 hours and costs around €25 for electricity, water and washing products.
At a self-service launderette, with an average cost of €4 per wash and €2 per dry, the total cost is around €16, including detergent and fabric softener.
AVERAGE SAVINGS OF OVER 30%
🦠 Do washing machines have a disinfection system?
In addition to detergent, our washing machines use ACTIVE OXYGEN, which means they are disinfected after each wash.
👌 Are self-service laundries profitable as a business?
At LaColada Clean & Dry, we have been setting up self-service laundrettes for over 15 years; there are now more than 2,000 of them, which amply proves that yes they are profitable and easy to run.
You can run a laundrette without having to give up your current job or juggle it with other businesses, as no staff are required and, thanks to our software, it can be managed remotely. That said, we strongly recommend keeping the premises clean and in good condition.
🎯 What should the ideal premises for a self-service laundry look like?
In our experience we recommend premises of 40 to 60 square metres, with at least 2 washing machines and a tumble dryer. As with any business, if it is located in a medium or large town, it is best if it is easy to get to or even has parking nearby.
🥇 What is the best equipment to install in a laundry?
For us, the best washing and drying machinery is undoubtedly that manufactured by Primus Laundry, which requires little maintenance, suffers few breakdowns, and is so reliable that it delivers the best results when washing clothes.
