As I surveyed the cityscape I found that everything in the urban context like fast food chains and convenience stores had already been done. I almost let the deal go, but I went back one more time anyway. I stood across the street looking at this site and talking on my cell phone, when it died. I walked to a nearby Laundromat to use a pay phone and saw how dirty it was in there it wasn't being done the way a business should be done. I did a bunch of research, talked to more than 100 operators in 26 states and determined this was a business I wanted to get into.
Nobody wants to get a babysitter so they can do laundry.
Your business is profitable even though it's only in its second year. We have a long-term philosophy, and everything gets put back into the business. I have very, very patient investors who are going to give us time to build a brand. We took on investors who understood what we wanted to do and have the same philosophy. Your in-store Value Cards are a great substitution for cash.