by Editor | Apr 13, 2016 | Industry News
Maytag Commercial Laundry recently hosted its 57th Annual Meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla. The three-day event, which brought together more than 270 attendees from 23 countries, offered educational sessions filled with networking and training, and also provided an...
by Editor | Apr 7, 2016 | Industry News
After the dust had settled from PWS’ recent spring sales events, all-time attendance records had fallen – with more than 750 attendees at California shows in Redwood City, San Diego and South Gate. Much of the excitement revolved around show specials,...
by Editor | Apr 7, 2016 | Industry News
On-demand laundry service provider WashClub has opened its newest branch in Oklahoma City. Owned and operated by Tom Wyche and his daughter Sara, WashClub Oklahoma City can be reached through the company’s website – washclubokc.com – or via the WashClub mobile...
by PlanetLaundry Staff | Apr 5, 2016 | Industry News
[Sustainability Expert Tim Greiner Rounds Out Lineup for California Event The Coin Laundry Association has announced that a third keynote presentation has been added to the educational lineup for next month’s Excellence in Laundry Conference, which will be held...
by Stephen Bean | Apr 1, 2016 | The Business Mind
Strengthen Your Business by Earning Your Ph.D. in ‘Laundrology’ I recently got the idea to add a new category to the long list of scientific “-ology” subjects that exist in our world today. I’ve decided to create a brand new discipline and call...
by Wally Makowsky | Apr 1, 2016 | Wash With Wally
My rent payment is killing me. Is there some type of calculation as to what percentage of gross the rent should be? Ideally, your rent should be between 15 percent and 25 percent of your gross volume. When you venture into that 25 percent range, have debt service on...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2016 | Industry News
Dexter Laundry Inc. and its parent company, Dexter Apache Holdings Inc., have announced that Andy Kretz has been appointed president and chief operating officer of Dexter Apache Holdings. Most recently president of Dexter Laundry, Kretz assumes operational and...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2016 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Jack and Mary Lanning In & Out Laundromat Lowell, Mass. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Jack was a manufacturer’s sales representative while also managing his parents’ tax services business. Mary is a stay-at-home mom. Store Opening December...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2016 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
HR Management Technology Tips to Help You Survive Your Business’ Growth So, you own a self-service laundry that is either partially attended or fully attended, meaning that for some significant portion of the day for which your store is open to the public you...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2016 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Here’s What to Consider Before Purchasing a Security System for Your Laundry Business I recently experienced a “slip-and-fall” incident at one of my stores. However, I was immediately suspicious that this claim might simply be a play for a...