RIPON, Wis. — John D. (J.D.) Dixon, owner of National Laundry, Dickson, Tenn., and a Huebsch distributor, was recently named Huebsch’s Store Owner of the Quarter, the company reports.
“As an equipment distributor with almost a decade of experience in the laundry industry, Mr. Dixon has served as a mentor to many business owners, helping them identify industry trends and provide insightful advice on how to make their businesses successful,” says Kathryn Rowen, Huebsch North American sales manager.
“Seeing Mr. Dixon apply his expertise and creativity to revamp his own Laundromat into an experience that is successfully attracting customers is inspiring.”
Dixon used his expertise as a distributor in renovating a run-down, 3,600-square-foot store in the area over 90 days.
He had a “clear vision” for his new Laundromat, according to Huebsch: “A simple, yet elegant, store that gets customers in and out quickly.”
To achieve his design goals, Dixon utilized the manufacturer’s equipment control-panel overlay options to “add a splash of color to the store.”
He chose to apply the “Cityscape” color scheme, which features a gray control panel complemented by a “splash of vivid green.” The machines also feature a polished chrome handle and a Halo chrome door ring, according to Huebsch.
“It is incredibly important for the brand of your store to have equipment in which people come in and say, ‘Wow,’” says Dixon. “The little details can add up to the difference between a customer choosing your Laundromat over another.”
Dixon also replaced lighting and flooring, added a fresh coat of paint, and improved the store’s layout, adds Huebsch.
“It’s easy to notice the positive difference when revamping an entire store, but even small changes can go a long way in transforming a store’s brand,” says Dixon.
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