WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. engages in coin-operated laundry business. It operates through the following divisions: Franchise (FC), Store Management, and Direct Management. The FC division handles the planning, interior construction, equipment installation, pre-opening marketing, and membership fees of its franchisees. The Store Management division covers management support that includes security, 24-hour call center, maintenance, and advertising. The Direct Management division provides a store model to franchisees and promotes local awareness of the “Washhouse” brand. The company was founded by Yasutaka Kodama on November 28, 2001 and is headquartered in Miyazaki, Japan.