by Editor | Mar 12, 2022 | Highlights, Industry News
General Laundry Co. in Victor, Idaho, has partnered with the Valley of the Tetons Library to install a LaundryCares’ Family Read, Play & Learn Center within the laundromat. In addition to a wide selection of quality children’s books, the literacy-rich space...
by Editor | Mar 11, 2022 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Highlights
A Closer Look at the Operational Metrics and Key Data Laundromat Owners Should Monitor to Stay on Track for Success In the February issue of PlanetLaundry, some of the most successful laundromat operators in the U.S. shared the key performance indicators they use to...
by Editor | Mar 10, 2022 | Highlights, Industry News
Home-delivery laundry service Mr Jeff opened its first Florida location in Coral Gables on March 16. The new Mr Jeff location is owned and operated by local entrepreneur and Miami resident Sergio Aguirre. “After learning Mr Jeff was expanding into the United States, I...
by Editor | Mar 8, 2022 | Highlights, Industry News
Laundry and drycleaning service Rinse recently acquired its New York-based competitor, FlyCleaners, and has launched in New York City. Founded by Ajay Prakash, James Joun and Sam Cheng, the San Francisco-based startup said it will expand its laundry...
by Dave Menz | Mar 5, 2022 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Highlights
Are You Charging ‘By the Bag’ or ‘By the Pound?’ I don’t think any of us would be surprised to hear that pickup and delivery is the hot topic in our industry today. In fact, this month I presented a keynote presentation on this very topic at the inaugural Laundromat...
by Editor | Mar 5, 2022 | Highlights, Industry News
Washin’ Coin Laundry, based in Anniston, Ala., recently donated a percentage of the proceeds from its operations to 2nd Chance Inc., a local nonprofit group that provides support for the victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Laundry owner Ken Barrett presented a check...
by Editor | Mar 5, 2022 | Industry News
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a...
by Editor | Mar 4, 2022 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Highlights
From Preventive Maintenance to Equipment Repair, Store Owners Share Key Strategies for Keeping Their Laundromats Running Smoothly and Profitably [This is the second of a two-part feature article. You can read Part One here.] In a continuation of PlanetLaundry’s...
by Editor | Mar 4, 2022 | Industry News
Curbside Laundries will host a dinner reception on July 29 – the day before the opening of Clean 2022 – in appreciation of the company’s clients. According to the company, more than 130 Curbside clients will be attendance at the free dinner reception in Atlanta, which...
by Editor | Mar 3, 2022 | Highlights, Industry News
Attendee registration for this year’s Clean Show has officially opened. The four-day event – to be held from July 30 through August 2 in Atlanta – will attract thousands of laundry and textile-care industry professionals from all around the world to discover the...