by Wally Makowsky | Jun 20, 2024 | Highlights, Wash With Wally
I’m short on drying capacity at my store. During the weekends, I have customers waiting for the dryers. Should I add more 30-pound stack dryers, which are what I currently have? Or should I replace at least some of the 30-pounders with larger-capacity stack dryers? If...
by Rich Cruz | Jun 17, 2024 | Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Featured Articles, Highlights
Transitioning Mindsets of Laundromat Leadership When I ventured to entrepreneurship by opening a storefront business, I thought I had fully prepared as an owner. After all, I drafted a business plan that the bank accepted, I received support from the company from whom...
by Bob Nieman | Jun 17, 2024 | Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Featured Articles, Highlights
Jason Dodge Launches Third Milwaukee Laundromat in the Neighborhood Where He Grew Up Jason Dodge has returned to his old stomping grounds. When seeking a location for his new Quick Wash Laundromat, Dodge chose a section of Milwaukee he was quite familiar with – the...
by PlanetLaundry | Jun 17, 2024 | Industry News
EVI Industries Inc. recently announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Laundry Pro of Florida Inc., a laundry distributorship headquartered in Lakeland, Fla. The addition of Laundry Pro increases EVI’s market share in the state of Florida and...
by PlanetLaundry | Jun 14, 2024 | Highlights, Industry News, Uncategorized
Alliance Laundry Systems recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking the five-year anniversary of its manufacturing plant in Thailand. The event featured the company’s top executives – including CEO Michael Schoeb, COO International Jan Vleugels, and Managing...
by PlanetLaundry | Jun 14, 2024 | Industry News
EVI Industries, Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Ed Brown Distributors, headquartered in Dallas. “With the acquisition of Ed Brown, we add a team of experienced sales and service personnel and new product representations that combined are important to...
by Bob Nieman | May 31, 2024 | Industry News
Industry pioneer and visionary Avner Wolanow – the founder of Dallas-based Atlas International Laundry – has passed away. A trailblazer in the laundry industry, Mr. Wolanow was renowned for his extensive knowledge and infectious personality. His journey began when he...
by Bob Nieman | May 31, 2024 | Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Featured Articles, Highlights
Sustainability Practices for Today’s Laundromats In recent years, the laundry industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, propelled by a growing awareness of environmental sustainability. Across the sector, from bustling urban laundromats to specialized cloth...
by PlanetLaundry | May 31, 2024 | Industry News
B&C Technologies recently recognized the achievements of its top distributors during the company’s annual distributor meeting, held at B&C’s headquarters in Panama City Beach, Fla. The top honor went to Laundry Systems of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, S.C.;...
by PlanetLaundry | May 30, 2024 | Industry News
Value Drycleaners of America, which operates and franchises the ZIPS Cleaners brand of garment-care centers, recently announced that it has become the exclusive developer of Mulberrys Garment Care franchise locations throughout the United States. Mulberrys – known for...