3 Brothers Sign On to Bring LaundroLab to Phoenix

Three brothers have signed a four-unit agreement with modernized laundromat franchise, LaundroLab, to bring the brand’s first locations to the Phoenix market. Josh, Eric and Zach Mann have set out to satisfy an increasing demand for quality laundromat services in the Valley of the Sun, and they are doing so with a franchise model that has proven itself in record time. The LaundroLab brand started franchising early in 2021 and has since gone on to award more than 30 franchise licenses to 12 franchisees.

The Mann brothers all attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, a city south of Phoenix. Each took different career paths after college: Eric graduated with a software degree and worked for a chemical company, Zach worked in the sales lab for food delivery platform DoorDash, and Josh worked as a marketing and web content specialist in sporting goods. But their paths soon converged when they decided to go into business together.

“We had always wanted to do something as a family,” Josh said. “With the pandemic and everybody making life changes, we felt we were at the point where it really made sense. That’s what first brought us to LaundroLab.”

“We’ve seen a lot of growth potential in Arizona and throughout the Southwest, and we’ve already been able to award 15 licenses in Texas and Arizona alone,” said Dan D’Aquisto, the brand’s co-founder and President. “We expect to grow fast in the Southwest, especially thanks to the Mann brothers and franchisees like them.”

The Phoenix metropolitan area is currently home to more than 5 million people, and was named the fastest-growing city in the U.S. in August. With a wide range of clients and rapid growth of real estate, the LaundroLab team anticipates increased demand within the Phoenix Valley.

“This area is growing with lots of renters, retirees and other demographic groups,” Josh said.

“It’s a very spread-out community here in the Valley. It’s not a typical city and it keeps on expanding,” Zach said.

The Mann brothers say they were not only drawn to the LaundroLab brand because of the market potential in the state they call home, but also because they saw how the brand could fit the needs of a wide range of communities. LaundroLab’s sister concept, laundry pick-up and delivery service 2ULaundry, is another opportunity the new franchisees are excited to develop. “That will allow us to tap into Scottsdale and Paradise Valley — places with more expensive living,” Zach said.

LaundroLab has provided full-service support in getting these new Arizona units developed quickly, assisting with equipment deals, business framework and site selection. “It’s great to have some structure, and to have that guide to help us,” Josh said.

The Mann brothers are aiming to open their first LaundroLab unit in the late spring or early summer of 2022, and they say they are open to continued expansion once their first units are established. “We want to walk before we run though,” Zach added. “As soon as we figure out the secret sauce, then we’ll think about scaling.”

“The dream is to have a well-run, stress free business,” Josh said. The Mann brothers say they see a break-even on their investment quickly, and they are eager to begin providing a new level of service for their communities.

The liquidity requirements for a new LaundroLab franchise ranges from $321,000-$483,000. A new LaundroLab store can range anywhere from $1M - $1.7M, which includes equipment, buildout, franchise fee, working capital and more. For more information on franchising, visit https://www.laundrolabfranchise.com/become-an-owner/.