New Safety Standards for Laundry Detergent Packets Move Forward
The American Cleaning Institute has announced the approval of a new voluntary standard designed to help reduce liquid laundry detergent packet accidents among children. The standard is on track for final approval later this month by ASTM International, a forum for...Multi-Store Operator Named Huebsch Store Owner of the Quarter
Curtis Berger Owns Six Earlybird Laundromat Locations in Northern New Jersey Huebsch has named Curtis Berger the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter Award for the growth and success he has achieved with his six – soon to be seven – Earlybird...Primus Laundry Equipment Makes North American Debut
Manufacturer’s Equipment Available to U.S., Canadian Markets Primus, an international provider of commercial laundry equipment, recently announced that its products are now available to North American store owners. “Primus offers one of the most...Business Bio: The Laundry Spot
David and Paula Leighton The Laundry Spot Middletown, OhioBefore Getting into the Laundry Business…David was an insurance agent, and Paula was a teacher.Store OpeningAugust 26, 2006Business Hours7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with last load at 10:00 p.m.Staff10 part-time...Continental Announces Two New Distributor Partners
Atlantic Laundry Equipment, The Laundry Shop Added to the Manufacturer’s Distribution Network Continental Girbau, Inc. has partnered with two new vended laundry distributors – Atlantic Laundry Equipment in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and The Laundry...Taylor Houseman to Host Educational Event
Profit Symposium Scheduled for November 4-5 in Northern California Taylor Houseman, Inc. will host a profit symposium on November 4-5 at the company’s headquarters in Pittsburg, Calif. The Taylor Houseman Profit Symposium – which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00...Wash with Wally: Bleach, Irons, Yoga Blankets and More…
My wash-dry-fold and commercial laundry business is going very well, and my attendants are busy all day. However, I recently landed a contract with a security company to do their shirts. This client wants the shirts washed and ironed. Unfortunately, I’ve been...
Four Qualities to Look For When Selecting a Distributor
Your Business Partner Should Have an Excellent Reputation, Industry Knowledge, Loyalty and Comprehensive Support Starting and maintaining a successful laundry operation takes much more than simply finding a space and buying equipment – partnering with an experienced...The Art of the Laundry Deal
Negotiating Strategies and Tactics for Your Next Laundromat Lease Since there have been self-service laundries, there have been landlords. And, since there have been landlords, there have been leases. Of course, in the beginning, these were simple one- or two-page...
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