Value proposition challenges of Pearl Lee's Washtub : a hybrid laundromat / Arpita Agnihotri and Saurabh Bhattacharya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Agnihotri, Arpita, author.

Bhattacharya, Saurabh, author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business planning--Case studies.

Business planning.

Small business--New York (State)--New York--Case studies.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2026.

Summary:

The case discusses challenges faced by Theo DuPree, owner of Pearl Lee's Washtub, a Brooklyn, New York-based hybrid laundromat. In the US, laundry in big cities can be a complex chore for households as customers have to visit laundromats that could be at far-off locations. Also, many people find the experience of doing laundry dull and mundane. DuPree made this task interesting by launching Pearl Lee's Washtub, a hybrid laundromat, in 2023. This laundromat combines laundry with a bar facility. DuPree's idea was that after putting clothes in for washing, visitors could head to an adjacent room where bartenders served wine, beer, cider, and food. However, DuPree faced several challenges, especially in getting the approval of Brooklyn's Community Board. First, he required a state liquor license to operate a bar, and the business should also comply with health and safety regulations. Second, space utilization in smaller locations was challenging. Third, DuPree required creating a cohesive brand identity effectively communicating laundry services and additional offerings. How did DuPree create a blue ocean in the fragmented, boring laundromat industry? This case explains how DuPree addressed the challenges and created value for customers by integrating two industries: laundromats and restaurants.

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ISBN:

979-83-488-5244-3

OCLC:

1569209077

Publisher Number:

T301070