experience the advantage high-speed equipment unique store services management training marketing support

experience the advantage high-speed equipment unique store services management training marketing support

The Express Laundry Center package is a proven and complete turnkey solution for new vended laundries. The Express Laundry Center brand teams highly efficient, high-speed laundry equipment and multiple services with local marketing and management support. It is a complete store solution available to investors only through Continental Girbau. experience storeowner advantages A Proven Concept Express Laundry Center The Express Laundry Center offers a complete solution to storeowners and investors looking for a proven, self-service laundry brand. The Express Laundry Center brand is free of franchise restrictions, costs and red tape. Even better? Express Laundry Centers deliver huge advantages to storeowners, including a mix of high-speed ExpressWash Washer-Extractors and complementing drying tumblers; branded store services; marketing and public relations support spanning store signage, press releases, websites, brochures and door hangers; and management and operational assistance, including employee handbooks, operational procedures, hiring guidelines and more. When investors utilize the Express Laundry Center solution, they re a step closer to gaining loyal clientele, store efficiency and bolstered profits. 60-Minute Wash & Dry But that s just the beginning... Express Laundry Centers are unique. Not only do they provide customers a 60-minute wash and dry, they deliver craved services to attract a variety of demographic groups, from families to professionals and singles. And, because laundry is completed sooner, customers enjoy the timesaving convenience and owners relish faster customer turnover, which ultimately beefs revenue! Reduced Utilities for Bolstered Profits While the average vended laundry s profits are hacked by catapulting utility costs, Express Laundry Center profits aren t. Express Laundry Centers boast highly-efficient equipment engineered to save water, electricity and natural gas. Rest assured, those savings add up quickly! Owning an Express Laundry Center is like having a franchise without franchise fees. The Express Laundry Center brand is backed by a successful business model and therefore provided us with added credibility for acquiring financing and negotiating favorable lease Rob Maes, Owner of Two Express Laundry Centers, Houston Area, TX agreements.

experience the advantage ExpressWash High-Speed Washers It s all about advantage. And there s a significant advantage to investing in Continental high-speed laundry equipment. ExpressWash Washers improve customer turnover, provide a considerable savings in utilities, simplify installation and enable storeowners to market 60-minute wash & dry. The High-Speed Advantage So what s the difference between high-speed ExpressWash Washers and traditional hard-mount washers? ExpressWash are freestanding washers that reach extract speeds of up to 381 G-force. Traditional hard-mount washers normally achieve extract speeds of just 75-200 G-force. By generating more than double the G-force extract, ExpressWash Washers remove more water from every load, which cuts resulting dry time by up to 50 percent over most hard-mount machines. This saves customers time and decreases natural gas and electricity usage, which in turn, saves dollars and bolsters profits. Maximized Efficiency The average vended laundry outputs more than 26 percent of its gross revenue to utilities, according to a recent Coin Laundry Association (CLA) industry survey. ExpressWash high-performance washer-extractors are engineered to cut gas, water and electricity use by bringing together a number of unique engineering features, including a freestanding and sump-less design, high-speed G-force extract, exclusive AquaFall and AquaMixer systems, and superior owner programmability. Control Flexibility The highly programmable control on ExpressWash Washers puts storeowners in the driver s seat! Unlike most washers on the market, ExpressWash allow programmability of G-force extract, mechanical action, wash temperature by degree, water levels and wash/rinse/ extract time in each phase. The control s flexibility allows multi-level vend pricing on the same machine depending on the wash program selected, time of day, or day of the week. It s simple to change vend prices according to each program s efficiency. Through proper programming, Express Laundry Centers can curb utilities and effectively shorten the time it takes customers to complete laundry. Did you know that a 3,500-sq. ft. Express Laundry Center would save an estimated $30,797/year in utility costs when compared to a traditional hard-mount washer store? This is because Express Laundry Centers boast high-speed, freestanding Continental ExpressWash Washer-Extractors engineered to cut utility costs. Anarray of unique engineering features coupled with superior owner programmability lowers water, natural gas and electricity usage while maximizing customer turnover during peak hours. Estimated Express LAUNDRY CENTER Utility savings examples 3500 sq. ft. store Equipment Mix Hard-Mount Store: 18-DoubleLoad, 12-TripleLoad, 14-ExtraLoad, 4-PowerLoad, 24-2x30 Stack Dryers, 4-75-pound dryers Express Store: 18-EH020, 16-EH030, 14-EH040, 4-EH055, 4-EH090, 24-2x30 Stack Dryers, 4-75-pound dryers Utilities Consumed per Year (4.5 turns/day, 365 days/year) Hard-Mount Express Store Savings Water Usage (gal.) 3,589,848 1,989,488 1,600,360 Hot Water Usage (gal.) 717,970 397,898 320,072 Electricity Usage (kw) 60,777 61,038 (261) Gas Usage (therms) 43,544 18,667 24,877 Utilities Costs per Year Hard-Mount Express Store Savings Water Cost ($5.27/1000 gal.) $18,918.50 $10,484.60 $8,433.90 Electricity Cost ($.10/kW/h) $6,296.56 $6,323.53 ($26.97) Combined Water Heating and Dryer Gas Costs ($0.90/therm) $39,189.73 $16,800.03 $22,389.70 1500 sq. ft. store Total ESTIMATED Express Laundry center ANNUAL Savings: $30,797 Equipment Mix Hard-Mount Store: 12-DoubleLoad, 8-TripleLoad, 4-ExtraLoad, 2-ExtraLoad Plus, 13-2x30 Stack Dryers Express Store: 12-EH020, 8-EH030, 4-EH040, 2-EH055, 13-2x30 Stack Dryers Utilities Consumed per Year (4.5 turns/day, 365 days/year) Hard-Mount Express Store Savings Water Usage (gal.) 1,614,578 858,991 755,587 Hot Water Usage (gal.) 322,916 171,798 151,118 Electricity Usage (kw) 29,637 27,007 2,630 Gas Usage (therms) 21,612 8,819 12,793 Utilities Costs per Year Hard-Mount Express Store Savings Water Cost ($5.27/1000 gal.) $8,508.82 $4,526.88 $3,981.94 Electricity Cost ($.10/kW/h) $3,070.38 $2,797.91 $272.47 Combined Water Heating and Dryer Gas Costs ($0.90/therm) $19,450.39 $7,936.92 $11,513.48 Total ESTIMATED Express Laundry center ANNUAL Savings: $15,768 Disclaimer: The above examples contain hypothetical estimates of utility savings and results based from mathematical models and varied testing data. Data, factors and economic conditions are beyond our/your company s and your customer s control. The actual results that your company and/or your customers experience may vary from these estimates and projections. For a copy of the calculations and assumptions used in these examples please contact Continental Girbau, Inc. at 800-256-1073.

Online Energy Analysis The Online Energy Analysis is a tool that illustrates exactly how much money can be saved on utilities by installing ExpressWash Washers rather than traditional hard-mount machines. Access the Online Energy Analysis at www.continentalgirbau.com, and see the utility savings for yourself. Simple Installation & Single-Phase Power Unlike traditional hard-mount washers, ExpressWash Washers are installed quickly without the need for concrete foundations, grout and bolts. Slide them into place, level and connect the utilities. A multi-directional Spring (MDS) system absorbs 95 percent of the washers vibrations and load energy making high-speed extraction possible and expanding washer location possibilities. ExpressWash can be installed in unconventional locations including areas with wood or tile floors and second-story locations all with little or no floor preparation and cost. Operating on single-phase power, ExpressWash Washers consume less energy and are less costly to install when compared with industry-standard three-phase power units. Additionally, Express- Wash 20-pound capacity washers plug into a standard appliance outlet, eliminating the need for rewiring. They are an ideal and energy-efficient replacement for water-guzzling toploads. Increased Customer Turnover With ExpressWash, customers wash and dry laundry in 60 minutes or less, compared with 75 minutes required in a hard-mount washer store. Because customers are in and out sooner, Express Laundry Centers can accommodate more customers and turns per day. In a business thriving on peak business hours, this can mean significantly greater profits per day. For example, with a 20 percent increase in production shown in the example on the right, you can have the same amount of store traffic/cycles per day in an Express Laundry that is 2800 square feet versus a traditional hardmount store that is 3500 square feet. A IN OUT storeowner would not only save on the rent/lease cost of the building but fewer machines are required so equipment investment costs go down as well as triple net (if applicable), insurance, utilities, machine maintenance/service fees, etc. Simultaneously, customers are happy because they spend significantly less time doing laundry! It s a win-win. Increased Store Income Potential ExpressWash Washer-Extractors deliver more washing capacity from a smaller footprint increasing your store s capacity, income potential, and resale value. According to the Coin Laundry Association (CLA), the estimated resale value of a store is approximately 3.5 to 6 times the store income. If a store is increasing it s cycles per day by 20 percent, they are in turn increasing their income which positively affects the resale value. WASH DRY = 60 minutes FOLD = 15 customer cycles/day* Hard-Mount Washers WASH IN OUT DRY = 75 minutes FOLD = 12 customer cycles/day* By simply processing more customers you have more overall turns on all the equipment. And, there are no roadblocks. When you are drying faster, you reduce dryer bottlenecks. John Stuckey, Owner of Two Express Laundry Centers, Lexington, NE Customers are in and out faster. Typically, in less than 50 minutes, our customer s laundry is washed and dried. Shane McKinney, Owner of the Express Laundry Center, Miles City, MO

experience the advantage unique store services Customers crave timesaving conveniences. In providing such conveniences, Express Laundry Centers are unique. Express Laundry Center storeowners benefit from multiple revenue streams, not just traditional self-service customers. Express Laundry Centers also glean revenue from multiple levels of laundry and professional cleaning services, along with craved amenities for greater customer appeal. Drop & Shop Service We wash, dry and fold. The Express Laundry Center Drop & Shop Service simplifies life for busy parents, professionals and college students. Users of Drop & Shop simply approach the Express Laundry Center s drive-up door (where available) and buzz the store s attendant. The employee will greet the customer, get their laundry and give them a receipt all without requiring the customer to leave the comfort of their vehicle. The customer can drive up later to pick up their laundry perfectly washed, folded and packaged! Express LAUNDRY CENTERs sell TIME-saving conveniences 60 min. self-service Laundry You load, wash, dry & fold 10 min. Load & Leave Service You load. We dry & fold 4 min. drop & Shop Service We wash, dry & fold 4 min. drop-off Drycleaning Service 0 min. valet Laundry Service We pick up & deliver Load & Leave Service You load. We dry and fold. The Load & Leave Service allows customers to do their laundry faster. Express Laundry Center customers simply load their laundry in the washers, start the machine and leave the rest up to the attendants. They will transfer the laundry to the dryer, fold it and call the customer when it s done. This enables customers to make the most of their time. They can run errands and come back to completed laundry. Drop-off Drycleaning Service We recommend that Express Laundry Centers form a partnership with their local fabricare professionals. This enables customers to make one stop for all their laundry needs including drycleaning.

The advertising support has made our marketing efforts consistent. We are always doing something to get our name out there and it has really paid off. Peggy Teft, Express Laundry Center, Oshkosh, WI experience the advantage marketing support Existing storeowners will tell you that if you want to be recognized as one of the better, more professional stores in your market you have to get your name out. You must do something to let people know about your store. Finding the time to advertise your store consistently and getting your message out to the community can be a challenge but Express Laundry Centers make it easy! Your investment in an Express Laundry Center includes access to professionally designed advertising to help you sell the value added benefits of your laundry to existing and potential customers. The offering of services includes a vast array of support pieces that have been tested and proven in the industry. And, for an additional fee, our creative staff will customize each piece with your laundry s contact information, obtain a mailing list, arrange the printing and mailing (if required) and/or submit ad art to local publications. We will handle all your advertising needs from start to finish! Express Laundry Centers marketing support materials Express Laundry Center logo Interior and Exterior Signage Direct Mailers, Brochures, Door Hangers Advertisements Press Releases Laundry Bags, Aprons, Shirts Laundry Debit Cards Custom Panels for Change Machines, Card Readers and Soap Dispensers Radio Advertisements Grand Opening/Coming Soon Banners Websites and Online Advertising

experience the advantage store management materials/training Express Laundry Center owners are privy to multiple tools that help them better manage their stores, including employee handbooks, operational procedures, employee training materials and more. It s simpler to run a successful business when you have adopted a successful management and training framework. Express Laundry Center owners are lucky! They can tap into carefully and professionally created management tools that save them time and help eliminate mistakes. Experience the Continental University Advantage Continental University is a hands-on, vended-laundry training seminar offering potential Express Laundry Center investors and storeowners the chance to learn from and experience a successful vended laundry. The interactive training program held at the Express Laundry Center and Continental Girbau headquarters, in Oshkosh, Wis. offers investors a real-life laundry experience, while helping existing storeowners maximize operational and procedural efficiencies. At Continental University, storeowners and investors gain hands-on experience with laundry ownership from cleaning techniques, maintenance, scheduling, collections, accounting, pricing and marketing, to personnel management. Participants also learn about Continental ExpressWash and ExpressDry laundry equipment and associated marketing and advertising offerings available to equipment purchasers. Continental University also includes key training on the management and growth of full-service segments of the business, including wash-dry-fold and drop-off drycleaning and techniques for capturing new commercial laundry accounts. INTERACTIVE TRAINING Flexible Financing Continental CustomSelect offers flexible financing and competitive fixed rates to address virtually any term requirement or volume need. Feel good knowing that by choosing an Express Laundry Center, your store is better equipped to realize significant operational savings and a quick return on investment. ContinentalCare Warranty Continental laundry products are engineered for durability, long life and ease-of-use to deliver years of trouble-free operation using less gas, water and electricity. It is this commitment to quality that allows Continental Girbau Inc. to back its products with an industry-leading manufacturer s warranty ContinentalCare!

experience the difference Contact Continental Girbau, Inc. at 800-256-1073 or your nearest Continental distributor listed below for more information on Express Laundry Centers! www.expresslaundry.com 2013 Continental Girbau, Inc. Form No. B-CA-EXLC 05/13