Uniformity

Originally posted – Oct 06, 2014 Many laundry owners looking to add commercial work to their service menu often fail to consider a fairly simple and yet quite lucrative type of account – company uniforms. Yes, it’s true that the large commercial cleaners...

On the Road Again

Originally posted – Nov 24, 2014 At a presentation on commercial accounts that I conducted for the Southern California Coin Laundry Association, one of the most popular questions from the audience was about pickup and delivery vehicles. When should you by a van?...
Leather… Or Not?

Leather… Or Not?

Originally posted – Oct 25, 2013 If you offer a wash-dry-fold service, you will from time to time take in some leather garments. But don’t be afraid of them. Leather cleaning is one of the easiest types of cleaning you can do, since most stains don’t...

After Disaster Strikes

Originally posted – Oct 05, 2012 Previously, we looked at how fire and water garment restoration can be a profitable niche for some coin laundry owners – as well as how to potentially land this type of work. Now, let’s assume that the restoration business...

Community Service

Orginally posted – Jan 02, 2013 Your laundromat is a crucial part of the neighborhood in which it’s located. And, as a small-business owner, you need to recognize this fact and do what you can to strengthen that bond with those within your community....