Wash-Dry-Fold POS Adds Software Developer
Wash-Dry-Fold POS has added Sean Henderson to its software development team. Henderson formerly served as operations manager for Liberty Laundry, his family’s chain of laundromats located in northeastern Oklahoma. “Being the operations manager at Liberty Laundry also...
CLA at 60: Anniversary Accolades
In the run-up to its 60th anniversary, the Coin Laundry Association’s offices were flooded with accolades from around the industry – some thanking the CLA for its long-standing efforts on behalf of laundromat owners, some offering advice for the organization’s...
Wash with Wally: Cleaning White Dress Shirts
I 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. I’ve never had this problem before. What can I do to prevent this from reoccurring? And...
Business Bio: Laundry 24 / 24 Fitness
Bryan J. Donegan Laundry 24 / 24 Fitness Evans Mills, N.Y. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… “I started out in the U.S. Marine Corps as an intelligence specialist with the 1st Battalion 9th Marines, including one tour in Afghanistan,” Donegan said. “After my...
HappyNest Adds New Illinois Partner
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest is now available in Lake County, Ill., through its new laundromat partner, Ellie’s 24 Hour Spin n’ Wash. The facility, based in Waukegan, serves customers in many areas north of Chicago – from Winthrop Harbor and Zion, to...
Making a Connection, Part 2
From 3G to 4G to 5G and Beyond: How Cellular Connectivity is Helping to Power Today’s Laundromat Industry [This is the second in a two-part series on internet connectivity options for laundromats. The first part appeared in the August issue of PlanetLaundry magazine,...
With Section 179 Deadline Looming, Don’t Overlook Supply Chain Issues
To be eligible for a 2021 Section 179 deduction, the eligible equipment must be purchased and put into service by midnight December 31, 2021. It’s not enough to merely buy the equipment. Given that, laundromat owners are reminded to keep the current supply chain...
CLA at 60!
Trade Association Celebrates Major Milestone The Coin Laundry Association is celebrating a major milestone in 2021 – 60 years of serving the laundromat industry. Originally known as the National Automatic Laundry and Cleaning Council, the not-for-profit trade...
Making a Connection
Examining the Internet Connectivity Options Available to Your Laundromat Business With the evolution of the Internet of Things, the number of devices that are created and need connectivity to the internet to function is skyrocketing. Laundromat owners have more...
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