How is 24-Hour & Unattended Possible? with Lara Freeland

There are many successful ways to run a laundromat, but can they run themselves? Is it really possible to be open 24-hours and completely unattended? Lara Freeland, owner of Pelican Laundromat in Marrero, Louisiana shares her tips for making this model possible. Listen as Dave and Carla Menz interview Lara in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show sponsored by H-M Company Drain Troughs.Referenced Links: Our Sponsor: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.comPelican Laundromat Website: https://pelicanlaundromat.comPelican Laundromat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pelicanlaundromat2/Spotlight – The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/insurance/Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-pageOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaireOur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/deliveryLaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/servicesWDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/Fiverr: https://fiverr.comUpwork: https://www.upwork.comErinv_carpenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinv_carpenter/Scott equipment laundry systems: https://www.scott-equipment.com/LaundroWorks: https://laundroworks.comTimestamps00:00 Episode 81 Intro00:20 Provider Spotlight: The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program02:03 The Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro02:28 How to Create a Professional Brand & Logo05:30 Why Laundromats? Lara’s Story10:42 Due Diligence and Finding the Right Store16:42 Importance of Knowing the Community19:55 Finding a Distributor & Cost Transparency25:55 The Lease Negotiations and Renovations29:39 The Store Size & Layout30:11 Why 24 Hour & Unattended? Payment Methods, Lock Systems & Restrooms35:33 The Equipment Mix37:48 Community Culture and Safety40:19 Keeping Unattended Stores Clean41:45 Hours Spent in Business42:35 Solutions for a Bilingual Client Base44:04 Community Impact Improving a Laundromat46:27 The Dream for Pelican Laundromat48:59 Inspiring Women in the Industry50:11 Changing Models? Add Wash Dry Fold? Ghost Laundromats?53:56 The Need for Elevating the Laundry Industry