There are many successful ways to run a laundromat, but can they run themselves? Is it really possible to be open 24-hours and completely unattended? Lara Freeland, owner of Pelican Laundromat in Marrero, Louisiana shares her tips for making this model possible. Listen as Dave and Carla Menz interview Lara in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show sponsored by H-M Company Drain Troughs.

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Timestamps
00:00 Episode 81 Intro
00:20 Provider Spotlight: The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program
02:03 The Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro
02:28 How to Create a Professional Brand & Logo
05:30 Why Laundromats? Lara’s Story
10:42 Due Diligence and Finding the Right Store
16:42 Importance of Knowing the Community
19:55 Finding a Distributor & Cost Transparency
25:55 The Lease Negotiations and Renovations
29:39 The Store Size & Layout
30:11 Why 24 Hour & Unattended? Payment Methods, Lock Systems & Restrooms
35:33 The Equipment Mix
37:48 Community Culture and Safety
40:19 Keeping Unattended Stores Clean
41:45 Hours Spent in Business
42:35 Solutions for a Bilingual Client Base
44:04 Community Impact Improving a Laundromat
46:27 The Dream for Pelican Laundromat
48:59 Inspiring Women in the Industry
50:11 Changing Models? Add Wash Dry Fold? Ghost Laundromats?
53:56 The Need for Elevating the Laundry Industry