LAUNDRY A FRESH APPROACH TO INVESTING. Take charge of your future with vended laundry.

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1 LAUNDRY A FRESH APPROACH TO INVESTING Take charge of your future with vended laundry.

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3 WHERE YOUR PASSION FOR BUSINESS MEETS OUR PASSION FOR LAUNDRY. From small villages in Brazil to major cities in Spain and beach towns in Australia, Speed Queen has helped investors around the globe introduce vended laundry to their marketplaces. Speed Queen is part of Alliance Laundry Systems, the world s largest commercial laundry manufacturer. We ve used our profound understanding of the laundry industry and our world-class Speed Queen is the only commercial laundry manufacturer that has the experience, customized capabilities and ongoing global support to help make your investment a success. But the true measure of success can t be measured. It s the passion that drives you. It s what inspires you. It s what keeps your business going every single day. And all over the world, new investors are making the most I CAME TO FLORENCE AS A STUDENT AND I THOUGHT, WOW, A GUY COULD OPEN UP LAUNDROMATS AND MAKE A FORTUNE. Coley O Kief, Sole Administrator, Multiline s.r.l., Florence, Italy equipment to help these entrepreneurs succeed. In fact, many vended laundry owners have broken even on their investment in as little as six months.* of that passion and seizing the opportunity to open a vended laundry. Our expertise partnered with your drive, knowledge and resources equals one thing success. WHY INVEST IN SPEED QUEEN LAUNDRY? Vended laundry can average a HUGE 25-35% ROI. * Many investors break even in as little as six months. * You ll have the support of the company that has developed the most laundromats in the world. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY. * According to the U.S.-based Coin Laundry Association. Results may vary.

4 WHAT IS VENDED LAUNDRY? Vended laundry is a business that provides a selection of washers and/or dryers for cleaning customers clothes. Laundromats have been very successful in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan and especially in the United States, where more than 35,000 vended laundries are currently open for business. Not only have laundromats found success all over the world, but they can be adapted to suit the unique needs of your local market. Some laundries are self-service, where customers do their own laundry. Others have attendants that provide wash and fold services, pick up and delivery, and a wide array of other amenities. Wherever you are, whatever your market, a laundromat provides a flexible base that can be modified to serve your culture and customers. IT WAS KIND OF A SNOWBALL EFFECT AS THESE STORES STARTED DOING BETTER AND BETTER, PEOPLE WOULD SEE OTHER PEOPLE WASHING THEIR CLOTHES AND THE IDEA REALLY STARTED TO TAKE OFF. Coley O Kief, Sole Administrator, Multiline s.r.l., Florence, Italy

5 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DESTINY WITH VENDED LAUNDRY. There s no business like the vended laundry business. Laundry owners around the world enjoy a unique set of advantages over other investments. RETURN ON INVESTMENT There aren t many businesses or investments that can match the 25-35% ROI of the average vended laundry.* ALWAYS IN DEMAND Clothes need cleaning, no matter what the economy is doing. As a matter of fact, many consumers turn to the convenient, affordable option of a vended laundry during a recession. SCALABLE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Whether you re investing in a large retail space or a small neighborhood laundry, a vended laundry is scalable to suit the size of your investment. Fortunately, no matter the size of your operation, the required capital investment is relatively small. We ll help you develop your new vended laundry to suit your unique market, layout and location. FLEXIBLE TO FIT YOUR LIFE A vended laundry offers a uniquely flexible business model. It can be a family, part-time or selfservice business where the customers do the work for you. Whatever size, whatever scale, whatever approach fits your business, Speed Queen will be there to help you find success. LAUNDRY IS A CASH BUSINESS That means you get paid before customers use your equipment minimal accounts receivable required and you don t have to worry about bounced checks or customer nonpayment. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR INVESTMENT The days of counting coins are over. Modern technology has given vended laundry owners more control over their business than ever before, from payment summaries to advanced networking programs. WHAT S EXCITING IS THAT INVESTING IN A LAUNDROMAT IS AN EXCELLENT AND PROVEN WAY TO MAKE A GREAT LIVING. Rafael Rocky Hernandez, President, Tysons Global Exchange, Manila, Philippines INDEPENDENT * According to the U.S.-based Coin Laundry Association. Results may vary.

6 SPEED QUEEN. THE ONLY CHOICE. LAUNDRY IS ALL WE DO What is the first step when opening a vended laundry business? Choosing the right laundry partner. A partner that does more than sell equipment. A partner that is with you every step of the way. A partner that has opened more vended laundries than any other company in the world. Only Speed Queen has the comprehensive offerings to supply, support and service your business. That s because Speed Queen is backed by Alliance Laundry Systems the largest we ve manufactured the most reliable machines in the world and have established a comprehensive global support network that provides solutions for virtually every aspect of the laundry business. You ll find our equipment at work around the globe in vended and commercial laundries serving hotels, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, fire departments, sports teams, correctional facilities, veterinary clinics and more. And that equipment is supported by commercial laundry company on the planet. We offer world-class products and services that our competitors simply can t match. We ve been based in the same headquarters for more than 100 years. And since 1908, more than 1,500 employees and more than 800 Alliance partners worldwide. In every corner of the globe, an Alliance laundry expert is there to help you find success. WHATEVER THE SIZE OF YOUR LAUNDRY, THE INITIAL INVESTMENT MAY BE RELATIVELY SMALL. PEOPLE TELL US, WE RE SO HAPPY WE FOUND YOU. AND THEY LL DRIVE HERE FROM OTHER TOWNS. Marcial Caceres, Store Manager, Multiline s.r.l., Florence, Italy

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9 THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROFIT. You don t need to be a laundry expert to operate a successful vended laundry business. Speed Queen and Alliance Laundry Systems will support you every step of the way. PARTNER WITH A SPEED QUEEN LAUNDRY EXPERT One of the most important decisions you will make is to partner with a true laundry expert. Having the support of a reputable, reliable partner is an integral part in the success of a vended laundry and the comprehensive service and support of the No. 1 laundry company in the industry makes all the difference. Speed Queen has laundry experts all over the globe we ll help you find and establish a working partnership that will help ensure your success in the future. DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN Poor planning is the principal cause of business stagnation and failure. A detailed, carefully researched business plan is essential to your success. This is increasingly true not only at the start of your journey, but as you remain focused on the day-to-day operation and future of your business. We ve helped thousands of vended laundries get on track, and we know the struggles and challenges that new laundry investors face. We ll help you combine your knowledge of your local market with Speed Queen s laundry expertise to formulate a solid business plan that will put you on the right path right from the start. SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS As the old saying goes, sometimes it s all about location, location, location. Choosing a viable site for your business can be the difference between struggle and success. Our laundry experts have scouted thousands of locations inside and out and will help you choose a site and assess its strengths and weaknesses. This includes evaluating building utilities, competition, visibility, parking, adjacent businesses and, perhaps most importantly, the demographics of the surrounding area. Studying the demographics of your area will reveal critical details about the potential customers in your surrounding market. ONE THING THAT WE KNOW IS THAT THERE S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING THAT REPLACES BEING FACE-TO-FACE WITH A CUSTOMER IN THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS. Rick Pyle, V.P. International Sales, Alliance Laundry Systems, Ripon, Wisconsin, USA

10 COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FROM THE O FACILITY DESIGN (STORE PLANNING, EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND LAYOUT) Once you ve found a suitable location, it s important to sculpt the interior of your store to make efficient use of every centimeter of space, thus maximizing your profit. From expansive super-laundromats to installations no larger than a converted bathroom, we ve helped investors all over the world get the most out of their available space. Your Speed Queen partner will help you turn nearly any space into an efficient, productive laundry facility. We ll help you choose the perfect mix of speed and efficiency from our industry-leading selection of machines to help you maximize turns and increase profitability. ADVANCED ELECTRONIC CONTROLS The computer controls for your laundry machines should have two distinct elements a simple display for your customers and powerful, flexible features that give you more control over your business. That s why you can rely on our industry-leading Quantum control system. Quantum is a groundbreaking technology platform that unites equipment controls, programming and store management into one of the most powerful, versatile laundry systems on the market. With Quantum, you can adjust your cost structure, reduce your utility costs and maximize your revenue from any computer, anywhere in the world. The complete control you ll have over your business is a huge advantage other businesses just can t match. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.

11 NLY TRULY GLOBAL LAUNDRY COMPANY. ONGOING SERVICE AND SUPPORT From marketing to maintenance to management expertise, our global task force of laundry experts fly all over the world on a regular basis to provide on-site guidance and insight for every aspect of your business. They will not only provide the industry-leading guidance that has been the mark of Speed Queen for more than a century, but are exceptionally qualified to address the unique needs of your market, from civil codes to electrical requirements and more. Your local laundry expert will lend you their knowledge and provide insight while standing right in your store that s the Alliance advantage. We also provide global training classes at our company headquarters that offer in-depth discussions on the operation, installation, maintenance and diagnostic methods for Speed Queen laundry equipment. At our headquarters and in the field, we ll help you plan your grand opening, create winning marketing campaigns, expand your service offerings, maintain and repair your machines, and much more. SCHEDULE A MEETING TODAY. VISIT SPEEDQUEEN.COM/LAUNDROMAT AND TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A LUCRATIVE VENTURE INTO VENDED LAUNDRY. RELIABLE

12 2014 Alliance Laundry Systems LLC Al Start your vended laundry success story at Alliance Laundry Systems 900 Shepard Street Ripon, WI USA Phone: Fax: Alliance International bvba Nieuwstraat 146 B-8560 Wevelgem, Belgium Phone: Fax: