Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising Podcast w/ Beck Miller Director of Franchising at LaundroLab

All Things Considered Franchising Podcast

In this episode, Scotty Milas interviews Beck Miller, the Director of Franchise Development at LaundroLab. After working in an unfulfilling job, Beck took a risk and joined an upstart laundry company, which eventually led to his role at LaundroLab. With his operational experience and understanding of the laundromat business, Beck can provide valuable insights and support to potential franchisees.

Scotty and Beck discuss the changing landscape of the laundromat industry and the unique opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs. Beck shares his background in economics and how he transitioned into franchising. He explains the business model of LaundroLab and how it differs from traditional laundromats. They also discuss the qualifications and financial requirements for potential franchisees and the support and training provided by LaundroLab. Beck tells Scotty, "Our support team creates training videos, has a full call line, all of those kinds of things to continue making that operation as easy as possible and saving you money on the back end."

Beck also highlights the role of technology in the industry and the benefits it brings to franchisees. He explains to Scotty how technology plays a significant role in the laundromat industry, enabling efficient operations and better customer experiences. He mentions that LaundroLab utilizes a mobile app for payments and tracking and advanced backend systems for auditing and control.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the laundromat business and the opportunities available for investors. Regarding investors, Beck best sums it up like this, "Being able to talk about the day to day, talk about the unit economics of the business at a detailed level, especially with an emerging brand, it really helps candidates make an educated decision."

Key Takeaways:

• The laundromat industry is undergoing a transformation, with advancements in technology and the entry of more sophisticated investors. LaundroLab is at the forefront of this trend, offering a modern and scalable business model.
• LaundroLab franchisees fall into three categories: entrepreneurial executives, budding franchisees looking to diversify, and multi-unit operators. Each category brings unique skills and experiences to the business.
• The LaundroLab business model combines traditional laundromat services with additional offerings such as drop-off, pick-up, and delivery. This allows franchisees to cater to a wider range of customers and maximize the utility of their stores.

Scotty Milas can be reached at [e-mail] and at [phone].

Beck Miller can be reached at linkedin.com/in/beckmiller

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