by Bob Nieman | Nov 12, 2019 | Highlights, Industry News
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced that its subsidiary – Speed Queen Laundry Franchise, LLC – is now offering Speed Queen-branded laundromat franchises in nearly every state in the U.S. This opportunity is currently being offered through select distributors, as...
by Tod Sorensen | Nov 7, 2019 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Highlights
For Many of Today’s Vended Laundry Owners, It’s No Longer a ‘Cash-at-All-Cost’ Business An exciting movement is taking hold within the vended laundry industry. More and more laundries are serving as community hubs, where giving back is as important as receiving....
by Bob Nieman | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorized, Industry News
Laundry Owners Warehouse, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., recently expanded its facility to 18,000 square feet, marking the sixth expansion for the distributorship, and thus “paving way for more sustainable and centralized operations, as well as better solutions for...
by Bob Nieman | Nov 7, 2019 | Industry News, Highlights
On November 12, the LaundryCares Foundation will host a free laundry day event from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Local Laundry in Phoenix. These events provide free laundry services and cleaning products to underserved communities across the country, as well as free food...
by Bob Nieman | Nov 7, 2019 | Industry News
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded into the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky markets, as well as the Ocean Township, N.J. region. “Dave Menz and his team at Laundry Magician have been a driving force in the pickup-and-delivery business...
by Daryl Johnson | Nov 1, 2019 | Viewpoint
Not that long ago, I had a competitor build a store right across the street from me. Literally, I could stand at the front door of my laundromat and throw a rock through his window. (Just for the record, I didn’t.) Fortunately, it takes a while to build a store from...
by Bob Nieman | Nov 1, 2019 | Industry News
Gold Coin Laundry Equipment Inc., headquartered in Jamaica, N.Y., has expanded, with the rehiring of a former employee, a new addition to the company’s sales staff, and the creation of a new department. Ken Mackay has returned to Gold Coin in a new role as parts...
by Dennis Diaz | Oct 25, 2019 | Highlights, Digital Marketing
Three Types of Apps Any Business Can Use – Even Yours When you hear the word “app,” you probably think about something on your phone that has a pretty specific use. Something like the Facebook app or your bank app. They’re useful and handy – but, ultimately,...
by Bob Nieman | Oct 25, 2019 | Industry News
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded into the southern Maryland and Columbus, Ohio, markets. “My Laundry Delivered has created a strong presence in the Maryland market over the past five years, and we couldn’t be happier to partner with Mark and...
by Bob Nieman | Oct 24, 2019 | Highlights, Industry News
Aaxon Laundry Systems recently held its Future of Laundromats Tech Expo at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami Airport East in Miami. The event, hosted in partnership with Huebsch, was “an immersive, daylong experience for laundromat owners and potential...