StraightUp! Billing Keeps it Simple
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Uniform Rental Program Costs:
A StraightUp!™ Guide
The lowest unit price does not always dictate the lowest program cost
One of the first questions you want to know when considering a uniform rental program is “How much does it cost?”
The answer is…it depends. Remember when cell phone plans advertised one low monthly price, only to tack on activation fees, taxes, overage charges, and other surprises?
Uniform rental pricing can work the same way. Once you factor in garment type, service fees, loss fees, new wearer fees, emblem fes, and damages (to name a few), the initial wearer price can look a lot different than it did at the start. Furthermore, price and fees can go up over the life of the contract, depending on the terms.
What Determines the Cost of a Uniform Rental Program?
Your Total Uniform Rental Program Cost =
(Employee Count × Uniform Inventory × Weekly Rental Rate)
+ Alterations
+ New Wearers
+ Replacements
+ Loss & Damage
+ Other Service Fees
If you are only comparing one number, for example, the “weekly rental rate”, then you are missing the full picture. A low wearer rate can be meaningless if replacement and new wearer fees are astronomincal.
Over the years, we heard repeated frustrations from companies that had worked with other uniform providers. Pricing was difficult to understand, invoices were hard to follow, and unexpected fees were making the program far more expensive than they expected. They wanted a program with clear, predictable pricing.
StraightUp! Billing Keeps it Simple
Rather than chasing the industry’s lowest advertised garment rate, we chose a different approach: include more in the weekly price from the beginning to create a uniform rental program that’s easier to understand, easier to budget, and easier to manage.
With StraightUp!™, you’ll find:
- Simple invoices with fewer unexpected line items
- Predictable costs that are easier to budget
- Repairs, sizing, garment prep and more are all ncluded in the cost of the program
- Free garment upgrades after three years of use
- Damage fees prorated, so the lolder the garment, the lower the cost
- Transparent pricing backed by Genuine Service Excellence
If you are simply comparing unit rates, you’ll find our unit rate can be higher than national laundry service programs. However, we caution you to understand all the service fees, price increases, and terms of the contract before you determine which program is the best fit.
In many cases, our program offers a lower overall cost over the life of the contract and it comes with transparent pricing that is never hidden in the fine print.
The Right Partner Matters
Choosing a Uniform Rental Program service provider is genreally a 3-5 year committment – sometimes longer! Since you are locked in to these terms for quite awhile, it’s important to asses the provider as well. They should give you confidence that your invoices are accurate, your costs are predictable, and there won’t be surprises along the way.
StraightUp!™ is a program model built on transparency, simplicity, and a committment to building long-term customer loyalty and trust.
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