Maytag® Commercial Laundry - Franchise Q & A

Why should I invest in a Maytag Equipped Laundry?

For the same reasons more customers do, every day. The Maytag equipped Laundry store is backed by a powerful and legendary brand name, tremendous energy efficiency and innovative products, award-winning service and support, and opportunity for maximum profitability. In addition, Maytagequipped Laundry store owner benefits are one of a kind. We've done the prep work for potential owners and developed a turn-key programfrom store design to marketing materials.

Why the coin/vended laundry business?

When looking to embark on a new business opportunity, the possibilities are endless. However, some choices are a better fit than others. With a Maytag equipped Laundry, the benefits make the coin/vended-laundry business the ideal option.

• Our industry is recession resistantpeople always need clean clothes.
• No staffing hassles and minimal labor costs, as customers perform most of the work.
• No costly upfront franchise fees, reoccurring royalty fees or confusing contracts.
• Absentee ownership is possibleyou can operate your laundry while maintaining your existing career.
• A high return on investment is possible.

What do you believe is the single most important factor when choosing a business opportunity?

For some, a solid rate of return is the single most important factor when selecting a business opportunity. For others, the ability to fill a void in the market is the driving decision. Either way, the Maytag equipped Laundry business opportunity is a smart choice.

How was your business opportunity originally conceived?

Maytag Commercial Laundry set out to meet the industry's need for a welcoming and efficiently designed laundry store backed by the most recognized name in laundry. The result, a well designed, simple-to-implement program with reliable equipment and very little guesswork.  This concept store bridges an industry gap, encourages a consistent environment among vended-laundry stores and offers users the dependable and reliable equipment the Maytag Commercial Laundry brand is known forin one concise package.

What qualifications do you have for starting this business opportunity?

Maytag brand is the number-one preferred and most recognized brand in laundry. Built on five decades of commercial laundry experience and the 100-plus year equity of the Maytag brand, the new Maytag equipped Laundry store model encompasses more than just equipment. With input from a strategically selected advisory council, Maytag Commercial Laundry launched the Maytagequipped Laundry business opportunity with a myriad of investors in mind.

Are there franchise and/or royalty fees?

There are no costly upfront franchise fees, reoccurring royalty fees or confusing contracts.

Why has your business opportunity model been successful?

Our business model is successful for various reasonsmost importantly, people always need clean clothes. In fact, within the first year of launching the Maytag equipped Laundry model, we had more than 30 qualified store owners engaged in some part of the process, and a number of the stores already up and running across North America.

What would you tell potential business owners that may be nervous about opening a Maytag Equipped Laundry?

There is no need to be nervous about opening a Maytag equipped Laundry store. We have the brand equity, industry knowledge and resources, and equipment necessary to help you design and open a successful store. Maytag Commercial Laundry and its distributor network will support you and your business every step of the way. From in-store planning and site selection to financing and marketing assistance, support is available throughout the entire, effortless process.

What are the financial requirements?

Owning a Maytag equipped Laundry store is more than an investment in a store; it's an investment in your future. As an investordepending on the size of your store and the total pieces of equipmentyou can expect to need $75,000 up-front and the ability to borrow the remaining costs. In return, you'll get a store that's easy to set up, easy to run, and easy to make a profit.

On average, how long is the process?

From beginning to end, the process can take as little as a few months. A number of factors, such as financing, product availability and location, determine the length of the process.

Do you have any business opportunity success stories to share?

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