Japanese laundry business models to follow

Innovation, thinking outside the box and the neat issue must be given to Japan. Even the laundry business, if it is in our home, looks like a normal business. But that's not in Japan.


Laundry businesses or dry-cleaning businesses are very popular among Japanese people. From a small shop to the store that is a large national chain. If walking near the area Train stations in Tokyo will find 4-5 laundry or dry-cleaning shops in just 5 minutes on foot. Many laundry shops that are open indicate the popularity of Japanese people in using this type of service. Aside from the many shops, the price is not expensive. (For Japanese people) because the laundry of one working shirt falls at just 250 yen each, or about 75 baht per person because he does not just wash it on a regular basis but exquisite in every step.


70% of laundry shops Did not wash by themselves at the store but sent to Industrial Laundry Plant or laundry factory. Which the factory will pick up some clothes from the nearby laundry shop. Each shop before sending the clothes to the factory will put water-resistant paper labels on each item of clothing. The numbers or codes will tell which store the fabric comes from and which customer belongs to. And says that there are stained spots that need special care where Including the washing methods that customers want. Therefore, there is no problem with sending the wrong clothes to the shop or the wrong customer. The washing plant will use the most modern technology to meet the needs of each customer. There will be a computer system to manage the lists of each customer. Just scan the card, information about that piece of clothing will be displayed. For example, some customers want to fold the shirt without hanging. Or where the fabric has a lot of stains? The specific needs of each client are all recorded. How detailed!

When the clothes arrive at the factory, the staff will look at the condition of the fabric, how they look, what kind of method should be used. If there is a stain, the stain will be removed first, using a special method. Such as using an ultrasound system with various types of cleaners that are suitable for the stain. Some stores call it a specialist in removing stains. The more expensive name-brand clothing requires expertise. For example, there are up to 50 different stain removers, which require knowledge. Expertise, because using too strong a pill can damage the fabric. After that, it will be washed with a washing machine suitable for each type of fabric. After that, go to the ironing machine, such as the shirt, collar, and forearm first. Then go into the torso machine and arm blower, which the ironing machine can iron up to 250 peers per hour!

Aside from laundry shops or dry cleaners Coin operated laundry shop Also known as Modern Coin Laundries, it's becoming very popular in Japan. Many shops are decorated in a hip style, such as decorating with bare cement. Some shops are both coin-operated laundry shops and public bathhouses. While waiting for the clothes to finish washing the owner of the cloth can go to relax in the water. Once the shower is finished, the fabric is finished.


Some shops combine a coin laundry and a café. The exterior is like a chic cafe with high-quality beverages and bakeries. The shopkeeper described the idea that because one laundry took an hour. Therefore, they want people to be happy while waiting for the clothes to finish, therefore combining the cafes with coin-operated laundry shops. In addition, there are also many washing machines and dryers to choose from. Both separately, wash, fry, or wash and dry in one machine. Including an extra-large washing machine with a capacity of 27 kilos for washing large items such as blankets. But what is even more interesting is the sneakers, washing machine and drying machine in just 20 minutes. Not enough, there is also an application to be able to check whether any washing machines are currently available or not so as not to waste time traveling and must wait a long time. But if anyone doesn't want to wait or doesn't have time, then there can hire staff to do laundry instead Just leave the clothes, someone will go to the washing machine and fold the clothes neatly. Come back and get a nice fragrance.

Aside from creativity and technology the kindness of Japanese people is also reflected in the laundry. When the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused many people to lose their homes, they were not able to wash their clothes. Laundry shops that are still open therefore help by providing laundry services for free to victims. Because even without a house, Japanese people still want to wear clean clothes. One owner of the washing plant said that he was happy to make the affected people happier. And learned that even during the crisis, the laundry business is still important to society. And, confident that about laundry innovations, Japan is first and foremost.


Right now, the washing machine business Coin-operated clothes dryers in our country are becoming popular, with small stores, large stores gradually rising. Even some detergent brands have started this business too. In addition, new generation customers are also interested in using the service. Anyone interested in doing this business or already have a shop but want to develop it to be more modern, but still lacking funds. SCB has a solution for loans to small businesses. Or if anyone doesn't need a lot of money, they can use SCB Speedy Loan, a simple loan with a maximum credit limit of 3 million baht, and being able to pay in installments for up to 72 months without any collateral or personal guarantee. Have a good business idea Stay in your head. Don't let your hand slip. Let SCB help your ideas come true.


Reference

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2032 208/