Interested in opening a laundromat and not sure whether to join a franchise or go it alone? Follow along with Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla as they discuss what a Franchise has to offer and for whom it's a good fit. Learn about Alex Smereczniak's journey into the laundromat industry and the inspiration behind his development of 2ULaundry Pick Up & Delivery Service as well as the Laundrolab Franchise.Referenced Links:The Laundromat Millionaire Conference: www.laundromatmillionaire/conferenceH-M Company Drain Troughs: https://draintroughs.comLink to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected]’s Website: www.laundrolabusa.comGuest’s Email: [email protected] or [email protected] website: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCoin Laundry Association: www.coinlaundry.orgRed Wing Shoes: www.redwingshoes.comWake Forest University: www.wfu.eduWake Wash: www.wakewashwfu.comErnst & Young: www.ey.com/consultingNextDoor App: www.nextdoor.comElectrolux: www.electrolux.comCents: www.trycents.comTimestamps:00:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes00:03:52 Alex's Backstory00:10:43 A Degree in Laundry00:18:55 A Business Consultant00:20:11 Leaving to Start a Laundry Business00:24:40 Living Without Regrets00:29:01 Start of 2ULaundry00:31:48 Marketing without Money00:35:06 Mom Hack of the Year! and PUD Demographics00:38:04 Learning From Others Failures - Washio00:45:54 Owning Our Own Launromats?00:48:08 A Shift due to Covid00:50:44 The Franchise Model Emerges00:54:22 A Franchise Plus PickUp & Delivery00:58:42 Why Join a Franchise?01:03:28 Franchise Profit Margins01:05:36 Per Bag versus Per Pound01:07:20 Getting the Franchises Open01:08:20 Why is Laundrolab Better?01:12:22 The Ongoing Value Add01:14:34 Alex's Contact Info01:15:08 Longterm Mentality01:18:50 Laundromat Millionaire ConferenceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices