When we work with new investors in the laundry industry, one of the questions we get asked a lot is how to improve safety and security at laundromats. While you can’t always stop vandalism, theft, and crime from occurring at your laundromat business, there are some steps you can take to keep your customers, employees, and your investment safer. Here are just a few of the basics we recommend.
1. Research the area before you invest.
Picking a location for your laundromat isn’t something you should take lightly. Besides looking at the building specs, it’s important to take a look around the surrounding area from a safety perspective as well. In order to deter potential crime, you’ll want to find a laundromat location that is:
- Well-lit (both externally and internally)
- Easily visible and accessible from roadways and other businesses
- Surrounded by well-kept businesses and residential properties
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