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# Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash ( A Revenue Generating Laundromat for Long term sustainable humanitarian impact)
**TL,DR**
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash is a for profit laundromat designed to deliver essential daily laundry services while creating a **self-sustaining funding engine for public goods and humanitarian initiatives**. Fully branded around the **Lil ⌐◨-◨ Nouns identity**, the project serves as both a **real-world utility hub** and a **tangible onboarding point** into the Lil Nouns ecosystem.
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash is structured to:
1. Transition into a **community-first profit allocation model**
2. Reinvest a significant share of profits into **visible, Lil-branded public services**
This proposal focuses on a **single pilot location**, intentionally starting small to prove operational sustainability, profitability and replicability before expansion.
## 1. Problem & Opportunity
### Market Reality
- Laundry is a **recurring need**
- Urban Nigerian households often lack:
- Stable electricity
- In-home washing machines
### Location Advantage
- Laundromats perform best **near residential area**, not office districts
- Proximity to homes increases:
- Daily usage
- Repeat customers
- Word-of-mouth growth
Despite high demand, **modern self-service laundromats remain under-penetrated** in most Nigerian cities, presenting a strong opportunity for a branded, professionally run operation.
## 2. Business Concept
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash operates a **hybrid laundromat model**:
- **Self-Service Wash** (pay-per-load)
- **Assisted / Drop-Off Wash & Fold** (premium convenience service)
- **(Dryer) Drying of cloth** optional
The space will be visually branded with Lil ⌐◨-◨ Nouns traits, animations, and community storytelling, making it both functional and culturally distinctive.
**Lil Nouner Utility:**
- First wash free every month for Lil Nouner NFT holders
- Ongoing discounts and priority access
- On-chain/off-chain narrative bridge
- Free wifi
## 3. Decentralized Franchise Vision
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash is designed as a **replicable system**, not a single storefront.
The pilot will produce:
- Standardized equipment specs
- Cost benchmarks
- Operating playbooks
- Brand guidelines
- Public-goods allocation framework
Future operators in other regions can replicate the model under a **Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash identity**, allowing local adaptation while maintaining brand and mission consistency.
## 4. Equipment & Setup Cost
### A. Core Laundry Equipment
- 3 × LG 10 kg commercial washer with installation and Transportation
→ **$5,500**
- 1 × LG 10 kg Dryer
- → **$1000**
**Price and details of the machine**
**washer**
[https://zit.ng/products/lg-10kg-commecial-washing-machine-lg-wm-069fdfs/?srsltid=AfmBOop2j_Gnf2NiFwYSXSOY8yT85m0hWUC3DJFinCu8pyo6wPAZDoup](https://zit.ng/products/lg-10kg-commecial-washing-machine-lg-wm-069fdfs/?srsltid=AfmBOop2j_Gnf2NiFwYSXSOY8yT85m0hWUC3DJFinCu8pyo6wPAZDoup)
**dryer**
[https://zit.ng/products/lg-10kg-giant-commercial-dryer-lg-dry-1329cn7p/?srsltid=AfmBOorv6OJ4dlrUJz-p75g_rwT2PKf21aiARGOKvqTO-3kggSvFBGzJ](https://zit.ng/products/lg-10kg-giant-commercial-dryer-lg-dry-1329cn7p/?srsltid=AfmBOorv6OJ4dlrUJz-p75g_rwT2PKf21aiARGOKvqTO-3kggSvFBGzJ)
###
**B. Power & Utilities**
In every business, best practice is to minimize costs while maintaining operational reliability.
Two power supply options were evaluated:
- Public grid electricity (Band A) and
- Solar inverter system
While a solar inverter provides energy independence, it would increase initial capital expenditure by approximately $5,500 without being essential at this stage.
**Decision:**
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash will operate primarily on Band A grid electricity in Lagos, which provides up to 20 hours of power daily.
This ensures reliable and consistent energy supply without requiring inverters or generators.
**Monthly electricity estimate: $140** **Six-month estimate: $840**
This conservative modeling ensures profitability even under low daily usage assumptions, while minimizing upfront capital and accelerating break-even.
**Additional Power Comfort:**
- 1.5hp Inverter air conditioner
→ **$350**
### C. Water Storage Infrastructure
- 1500-litre Gipee water tank
- Iron standing pole for elevated water storage and gravity-fed supply
- plumbing service (Running of pipe)
- Transportation
→ **$550**
Ensures uninterrupted service during water shortages.
**D. Interior, Furniture & Customer Experience**
Lil ⌐◨-◨ themed interior branding & designs,lights, Chairs ,table counters, shelves, staff workspace,TV, standing fans with workmanship.
→ $1000
Laundry baskets, digital scale, detergent , soap, Mop and other domestics utilities
→ $60
Wi-Fi router , setup ,
→ $100
### E. Rent & Pre-Opening Costs
- Annual shop rent (SPACE)
→ **$1,500**
- Legal, signage, registration
→ **$200**
- POS (point of sale) machine → **$66**
- Contingency → **$500**
## F. Transparency & Reporting
- weekly transactions recorded shared in discord
**Public wallet used for:**
- ETH / stablecoin payments
- Public‑goods allocations
- Wallet address will be disclosed publicly.
## G. Accepted Payment Methods
- Cash
- POS / bank transfer
- ETH / stablecoins
- Lil Nouns NFT (discounted or free washes)
## H. Marketing & Community Engagement
- Community-level marketing through posters, stickers, flyers, and placement on local transport. **($100)**
- Social media updates using a dedicated business phone (**$300** for business phone)
- In‑store branding and animations
- Public goods visibly branded
- Storytelling around re-investment into the community
## I. Operator Commitment (Launch Phase)
To ensure focused execution and operational accountability during the initial launch phase, this proposal includes a time-bounded operator support allocation .
The operator (Houseofdrey) will receive **$1,500** ($250 per month) total to cover a six-month launch period. This support is intended solely to enable full-time dedication to the successful setup and early operation of the laundromat.
- During this Six-month period, the operator will be responsible for
- End-to-end setup and commissioning of the laundromat
- Vendor sourcing and equipment coordination
- Staff hiring, onboarding, and training
- Daily operations oversight
- Financial record-keeping and reporting
- Local marketing and community outreach.
## J. Transition to Public Goods Mode
- Starting Month 7, the project transitions fully into public-goods mode.
- No further operator launch support is paid
- The laundromat operates as a self-sustaining community asset
All surplus is allocated according to the framework below
## K. Surplus Allocation (Month 7+)
Net operating surplus from Month 7 onward is allocated as follows:
**45% → Public Goods** Community infrastructure and humanitarian use (water access, healthcare support, public lighting, and Lil Nouns–branded installations).
**25% → Operator (Houseofdrey)** Ongoing operational responsibility and accountability.
**30% → Maintenance Reserve** Equipment upkeep, power system maintenance, repairs, and long-term resilience.
## Total Capital Requirement: ≈ $13,566
## 5. Pricing & Revenue Model
**Self-Service Wash: $2.79 per load**
**Dryer Service: $1.40 per load**
**Drop-off pricing blended into wash average**
**Operating days: 26 days/month**
## 6. Monthly Operating Costs
**Rent (monthly equivalent) → $125**
**Internet, water, consumables, maintenance → $80**
**Electricity (Band A estimate) → $140** T**otal Monthly Fixed Costs:
→ $345** **(Note: Houseofdrey operates as sole staff for first 6 months.)**
## 7. Revenue Scenario
**Assumptions**
- Number of machines: 4
- Average price per wash (blended self-service & drop-off): $2.79
- Operating days: 26 days/month
- Loads counted across all machines, not per machine
🔹 **Conservative Scenario**
Early-stage adoption
6 wash loads/day total
3 dryer loads/day (50% usage)
Monthly Revenue
Wash:
6 × $2.79 × 26 = $435
Dryer:
3 × $1.40 × 26 = $109
Total Monthly Revenue:
$544
🔹 Base / Expected Scenario
Stable neighborhood usage
18 wash loads/day
11 dryer loads/day (≈60%)
Monthly Revenue
Wash:
18 × $2.79 × 26 = $1,306
Dryer:
11 × $1.40 × 26 = $400
Total Monthly Revenue:
$1,706
🔹 Strong Utilization Scenario
High residential demand + drop-off growth
24 wash loads/day
17 dryer loads/day (≈70%)
Monthly Revenue
Wash:
24 × $2.79 × 26 = $1,741
Dryer:
17 × $1.40 × 26 = $619
Total Monthly Revenue:
$2,360
# Break-Even Analysis
**Total Capital Investment**
$13,566
**Monthly Fixed Costs**
$345
| Scenario | Wash Loads/Day | Dryer Loads/Day | Monthly Revenue | Monthly Profit (After $345 Cost) | Break-Even Period |
| ------------------ | -------------- | --------------- | --------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| Conservative | 6 | 3 | $544 | $199 | 68 months (5.6 years) |
| Base / Expected | 18 | 11 | $1,706 | $1,361 | 10 months |
| Strong Utilization | 24 | 17 | $2,360 | $2,015 | 7 months |
**Conservative Case**
Extremely cautious adoption model.
Very slow capital recovery. Useful for risk modeling.
**Base Case (Most Realistic)**
Moderate neighborhood usage.
Break-even in 10 months.
Strong and healthy sustainability.
**Strong Case**
High demand + drop-off growth.
Break-even in 7 months.
This enables fast transition into public goods allocation.
# Public Goods Strategy
**Funds support:**
- Hospital restoration
- Community lighting
- Clean water access
- Lil ⌐◨-◨ branded public installations
- On-chain and Off-chain campaign
- Murals
- Lil content creation and many more.
This creates **visible goodwill**, strengthens customer loyalty, and turns Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash into a trusted neighborhood institution.
**Location**
**Nigeria , Lagos (Mainland)**
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## Conclusion :
Lil ⌐◨-◨ Wash is:
- Financially viable
- Socially impactful
- Culturally distinctive
- Designed for replication
Proving sustainability, and prioritizing public good over extraction, this project offers Lil Nouns a **real-world use case with long-term relevance**
## Who is behind this ?
[Houseofdrey](https://x.com/Houseofdrey001) has been an active and prominent member of Nouns DAO, FoodNouns, Lil Nouns, Flows, and VRBS since 2022 to date. He is also a founding member of Internationouns and Nouns DAO Africa. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration and is actively involved in communities such as FoodNouns, Nouns DAO Africa.
Previous work done by [Houseofdrey](https://x.com/Houseofdrey001)
[Prop 257](https://lilnouns.wtf/vote/257)
[Prop 240](https://lilnouns.wtf/vote/240)
**Other Nounish Activities done by Houseofdrey**
- Fed more than 1500 less priviledge , Orphans , elderyones , orphans and children through FOODNOUNS DAO , VRBS, FLOWS .
since 2022 - till date.
- He has done more than 42 solar street light for his local community which was sponsored by /Noc , lilnouns and vrbs
- **Borehole water system with solar pump for Orudu community which was sponsored by lilnouns**
