How To Start A Laundromat
November 12, 2024
Oakbrook, IL
When you’re thinking about getting into the laundry business, the amount of advice available can have your head spinning faster than a washer on high speed.
Cut through the noise at How to Start a Laundromat, CLA’s Live Workshop. This one-day workshop brings you together with the people behind the most profitable operations — giving you an efficient way to discover what works in a variety of markets, go behind the scenes at a thriving laundromat, explore different strategies and meet potential mentors.
And because How to Start a Laundromat is produced by CLA, the largest trade association dedicated to the self-service laundry industry, you can be sure that the information you receive is actionable, useful and worthy of your trust.
Workshop Agenda
| Monday, November 11 | |
| 5:00p-7:00p | Tour of local laundromat with light food and drinks |
| Tuesday, November 12 | |
| 8:00a-8:20a | Welcome and Introductions Brian Wallace, CLA President & CEO |
| 8:20a-9:00a | Overview of the Industry and Trends Brian Wallace, CLA President & CEO |
| 9:00a-9:45a | Location: How Do I Find the Right Site? |
| 9:45a-10:15a | Build Vs. Buy: Pros and Cons |
| 10:15a-10:45a | Morning Break |
| 10:45a-11:15a | Finding Laundromats for Sale |
| 11:15a-11:45a | Valuation: Determining a Laundromat’s Worth |
| 12:00p-12:45p | Lunch |
| 12:45p-1:30p | Financing: How Do I Pay for a Laundromat? |
| 1:30p-2:00p | Vendors and Experts: How Do I Find the Help I Need? |
| 2:00p-2:30p | Operations: How Do I Operate a Laundromat? |
| 2:30p-3:00p | AMA: Ask Me Anything! |
| 3:00p-3:15p | Closing Remarks Danielle Bauer, CLA Executive Vice President |
Registration
Single Registration
$599
Registration for 2 People (contact CLA for this pricing)
$899
Registration & CLA Membership Bundle
$998
Hotel
The event will be held at:
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
CLA has secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate for the night of November 11th.
The deadline for the room block is October 19.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event and are limited to three sponsors. For more information, contact Nika Thomas, director of advertising and sponsorship sales.
Thank you to our sponsor!
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