Laundromats: Hidden Capital, Evolving Services, Community Hubs
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- Jordan Berry - Owner and operator of laundromats, and founder of Laundromat Resource, who shared his experiences and expertise on the business.
Organizations & Institutions
- Laundromat Resource - A company founded by Jordan Berry that offers consulting services to laundromat owners.
Websites & Online Resources
- BizBuySell - A website that lists laundromats for sale, mentioned as a place to find potential business acquisitions.
- LoopNet - A website that lists laundromats for sale, also mentioned as a platform for finding businesses.