Smooth Operators (Part 1)
From Preventive Maintenance to Equipment Repair, Store Owners Share Key Strategies for Keeping Their Laundromats Running Smoothly and Profitably Houston laundromat owner Rob Maes was still a newcomer to the industry when he received his first wake-up call, as to the...
What Can the CLA Do for You?
“What can Brown do for you?” That was the popular slogan for UPS from 2002 to 2010. Simple in structure yet far-reaching in scope, the slogan engaged UPS’ multi-platform customer universe to think about its relationship with the company and how it might be expanded....
Business Bio: Green Laundry Lounge
Jay Desai Green Laundry Lounge Greer, S.C. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Green Laundry Lounge founder and part-owner Jay Desai is a design engineer, a self-described foodie and a hobbyist photographer. Desai is passionate about the environment, and he...
Tricks of the Laundromat Trade (Part 2)
Here’s How to Improve Makeup and Combustion Air in Your Laundromat – And Also Get Lint Under Control [This is the second of a two-part series. You can read Part One here.] Last time, we discussed a trick you can use to keep your store’s ceiling looking like new, as...
Crunching the Numbers (Part 2)
A Look at Some of the Operational Metrics and Key Data Owners Should Be Monitoring to Keep Their Laundromats on Track for Success [This is the second in a multi-part series on some of the key performance indicators laundromat owners should monitor regularly. You can...
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