Drought: Dry Times in the Golden State
Clearly, water is the lifeblood of any laundromat operation. And that’s why laundry owners in California are getting nervous. The state is experiencing its fourth consecutive year of drought conditions – with last year’s rainfall totaling just nine inches,...Continental Girbau Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration
Continental Girbau, Inc. recently held a two-day celebration marking its 20th year in business. Formed in 1995 as Girbau S.A.’s North American subsidiary, Continental has grown to become an industry-leading provider of on-premise, vended and industrial laundry...Minimum Wage: Cities Increasingly Joining the Conversation
The minimum wage is getting maximum coverage these days. On the presidential campaign trail, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has pressed fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton to endorse the $15 minimum wage. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created the Fast Food Wage Board this...WASH Laundry Names New District Sales Manager
Trini Valenzuela to Oversee the San Diego Market WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has announced that Trini Valenzuela has relocated to San Diego as a district sales manager for the region. In his new role, Valenzuela will contribute his expertise from a 22-year career...New Dates Announced for Clean 2017
Laundry Industry’s Trade Show and Convention Now Slated for June 5-8, 2017, in Las Vegas Riddle & Associates, the show management company for the Clean Show, has secured new, earlier dates for Clean 2017. The show will be held June 5-8, 2017 at the Las Vegas...Wash with Wally: Dress Shirts, Wedding Gowns and More…
We recently washed and dried a load of white dress shirts. When these shirts came out of the washer, they were bright white. However, after drying them, they had all turned yellow. We have never had this problem before. We have previously experienced yellow spots on...‘Good Enough’ Just Isn’t
When It Comes to Managing Your Laundry Business, Success Is In the Details If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a laundry owner say, “Heck, that’s good enough,” when referring to some specific aspect of his or her laundry business –...Against the Grain
Running a Self-Service Laundry in Rural America Rural laundromat. At first glance, it’s almost an oxymoron. Just like “jumbo shrimp,” “deafening silence,” “virtual reality” and “random order,” the term...Business Bio: Lafayette Laundry
Kelly Corbett and Pat Cunningham Lafayette Laundry Detroit, MI Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Kelly was a nurse, and Pat worked as an underwriter for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Store Opening August 17, 2013 Business Hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily Staff One...Sponsored Content
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