There are many elements that contribute to the success of a self-service laundry, but it's hard to ignore the impact that equipment has on a business. Even if you're working with one of the industry's many capable distributors, it never hurts to accumulate some knowledge about equipment mix so that you can ask the right questions when it comes to filling up your laundry. American Coin-Op has gathered the views of a host of industry representatives in order to give you the most detailed information about determining the proper equipment mix.

Some of the topics include:

• Which equipment customers desire
• Current trends
• Efficiency concerns
• Pricing considerations
• What the future holds

While experts agree that there is no universal equipment mix "formula," one thing is certain: Putting together the ideal equipment mix — and maintaining it — will always be one of the major components of a first-rate self-service laundry.