Reimagining Community: How the Hub Laundromat Cafe is a Change Catalyst in Detroit
Marcia Spivey’s vision for a socially focused laundromat is redefining neighborhood revitalization. In Episode 62 of the PlanetLaundry Podcast, host Matt DeWolf and guest Marcia Spivey talked about the role laundromats can play in becoming a community hub and how that...Laundry Owners Warehouse Donates to American Red Cross for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica
Laundry Owners Warehouse has made a charitable donation to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The company is making this contribution on behalf of Tony Gordon, one of Laundry...
The Business of Laundry: Models That Work
In today’s laundromat industry, one truth holds across every market, model and mission: success requires more than just machines. Today’s operators must choose business models strategically, execute consistently, and lead with intention. Some lean into simple,...
Member Spotlight: Redefining Utility Access for the Modern Laundromat
On a busy Sunday afternoon, laundromat owner Paul Pettefer found himself facing a problem all too familiar to operators: a leak behind the washers. In a rush to shut off the water, he attempted to leap onto the machines to get over the traditional bulkhead and reach...
In Memory of Jerry Giangrasso: A Legacy of Leadership, Loyalty and Heart
The commercial laundry industry mourns the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, Jerry Giangrasso, who passed away after an extraordinary 65-year career. Known affectionately by friends, colleagues and loyal customers as “Uncle Jerry,” his presence...
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