Constantinos Cosmas, alongside the Driving School he manages in Patra, has opened 3 easywash Self Service Laundry franchise stores.
Three easywash franchise stores with commercial coin washers are operating with great success at 138 Patron Klaus Street, at 3-7 Corinthou Street, as well as at 356 Corinthou Street.
- Which reasons led your entrepreneurial steps in the field of coin laundry franchise?
I was looking for a second activity that I could have alongside my main job, and I found the idea on the internet. I already had the space and I liked it as an idea. Basically, I was excited about the idea of easywash Self Service Laundry store and we started in 2012.
- Why did you choose easywash Self Service Laundry?
I searched the market for something similar, but there was none. At the same time, I had very good communication with the company and the manager of the company, Mr. Koudounas, they informed me in detail and I chose easywash!
- How has your business been so far?
In 2012 I opened my first store, in 2015 the second store, in 2018 the third store and we are doing very well, I am satisfied with the progress so far.
- Is there room for growth for two or three self service laundry franchise stores of the same brand in the same area?
Yes, of course, but their development needs to be done gradually in order to create the appropriate conditions.
- What support have you received from easywash and how has your cooperation been so far?
My cooperation with the company after so many years I can say with certainty that it is very good and has supported me in everything I have needed – in know-how, in marketing, in technical support.
- What has been the biggest challenge you have faced in your business?
Ten years ago when we started, people didn’t know about coin laundromats and how they work. It took time for people to learn about them and try them. But over time everything went well. Leaflet marketing as well as Facebook and Google my business certainly helped.
- Are there any expectations and goals that you haven’t realized yet?
Of course, I want to develop my easywash stores more, make them more functional with more commercial machines and why not expand my activity even more with a fourth store.
- In your opinion, what factors contribute to the successful operation of the stores?
I think the most essential advantage is that by washing clothes in commercial washers for the public, the customer saves time, because within 1 hour he can have his clothes washed and dry. Also, the price is affordable, a fact that is particularly important these days.
- Do you wish you had known something before you started?
Mainly technical issues, the rest of the management issues I had understood from my communication and cooperation with the experienced easywash team.
- What worries you about the immediate future?
Mainly the energy crisis and fuel prices.
- Does your business activity help you to have a balance between work and personal life?
It helps me a lot because I’m quite busy due to my other job as well.
- What would you advise someone who would like to start their own easywash business?
To start, I would definitely say!
Thank you very much!