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Get Sales Out of Your Online Marketing Setup
Six Steps to Properly Setting Up Your Sales FunnelWhen laundry owners contact me about increasing their wash-dry-fold businesses, converting more foot traffic or getting their pickup services off the ground, one of the first things I look at is whether or not their...
Get Sales Out of Your Online Marketing Setup
Six Steps to Properly Setting Up Your Sales FunnelWhen laundry owners contact me about increasing their wash-dry-fold businesses, converting more foot traffic or getting their pickup services off the ground, one of the first things I look at is whether or not their...
Business Bio: McPherson Express Laundry Center
Todd and Debra Whitehill Evan Whitehill Tom Aumiller McPherson Express Laundry Center McPherson, Kan. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Todd and Evan Whitehill also own an independent insurance agency. Tom Aumiller is a facilities manager. And Debra...
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TLC Tri-State Opens New Distribution Facility
TLC Tri-State Laundry Companies has opened a new, state-of-the-art, 101,000-square-foot distribution facility in Valdosta, Ga. The company recently moved from its previous headquarters in Waycross, Ga., which had occupied a series of smaller buildings totaling...
Aaxon Holds Successful Autumn Expo
Aaxon Laundry Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently hosted its 2018 Aaxon Autumn Expo, which drew laundry owners from across the state. Representatives from Huebsch – including Senior Regional Sales Manager Jason Fleck – presented the manufacturer's newest...
Statewide Laundry Hosts Fall Expos
Statewide Laundry - with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Miami - recently completed a three-day series of Laundry Improvement Expos. The company kicked off the 2018 shows on September 18 at an all-new venue, the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center...
Wash With Wally: Keeping Your Drain Line Clear
Is there a chemical and/or preventive maintenance procedure that will keep our main drain line clean? Occasionally, we experience a backup of water, which seems to be due to a buildup of a black greasy residue within the line. Would you recommend a periodic flush of...
WDF
Take Your Wash-Dry-Fold Service to the Next Level As today’s society becomes more starved for time – and as markets for traditional vended laundry services grow increasingly competitive – the wash-dry-fold laundry business have been a consistent bright spot for many...
Creating a Winning Team
Staffing Your Brand New Vended Laundry Business As laundry owners, we live and die by “The Rule of 10." In other words, a new customer’s very first impression of your store occurs in the first 10 feet, the first 10 seconds and the first 10 words. You’ve just designed...
Truth or Consequences
Being Less Than Honest in Your Advertising Will Damage Your Reputation and Cost You Customers “The most powerful element in advertising is the truth." – Bill Bernbach, advertising pioneer The fundamental truism about promoting your self-service laundry is that...
Big in Japan
I’m very fortunate that my career with the Coin Laundry Association has enabled me to travel internationally to the trade shows that serve our industry worldwide. Each of these opportunities yield great returns, as I learn more about the business and build...
Business Bio: Green Bay Express Laundry
Steve Dietzen Green Bay Express Laundry Green Bay, Wis. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Steve also owns and operates three pawn shops in Wisconsin. Store Opening February 7, 2018 Business Hours 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff Four part-time attendants...
Two New Opportunities for CLA Members
The Coin Laundry Association has announced two new opportunities for its members to become involved – as speakers and sponsors – with the organization’s upcoming CLA Connect LIVE events in 2019. All members are invited to share their expertise and...
Teeters to Host Open House
Teeters Products will hold its annual open house on November 14 at the company's headquarters in Fletcher, Ohio. This theme of this year's event is "Taking Your Laundromat to the Next Level"- with a focus on next level product performance, efficiency, engineering,...
Laundry Concepts Adds to Sales Team
Laundry Concepts has named David Gradle the newest member of the company's sales team. Prior to joining Laundry Concepts, Gradle spent 10 years working for an automatic door company, where he compiled bids utilizing architectural plans, met with prospects, presented...
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This Month's Issue
- Tech on the Rise: How Operators Are Using Innovation to Run Smarter, Faster Laundromats: From AI phone systems to real-time data tracking, operators and suppliers share how technology is reshaping the modern laundry business and what’s coming next.
- Business Profile: Delivering a Superior
Laundry Experience - Member Spotlight: Rick Rome –
Innovating Laundry, One Customer at a Time - Guest Column: How AI Changed Google Reviews (What Laundromat Owners Need to Know)
- And More…
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Industry News
New CLA White Paper: Creating a Successful Business Plan
The Coin Laundry Association has released its newest white paper, which focuses on how to create a comprehensive business plan for a laundromat operation. The main purpose of a business plan is to provide an entrepreneurial “roadmap,” as well as to set realistic...
Library Association Honors LaundryCares’ McChesney
The Association for Library Service to Children has named Elizabeth McChesney the 2021 recipient of its Distinguished Service Award. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to library service to children and to the ALSC. McChesney...
Biden Adjusts PPP Rules in Favor of Small Businesses
President Biden changed the main U.S. COVID-19 aid program for small businesses this week in an attempt to reach smaller businesses and sole proprietors left behind in previous rounds of aid. For two weeks, starting on February 24, the Small Business Administration...
Alliance Laundry Systems to Acquire PWS
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced that it is acquiring the distribution assets of PWS Inc., the largest distributor of Speed Queen equipment and replacement parts in North America. The deal is expected to close in March. PWS opened in 1968 and maintains offices...
HappyNest Adds New California Location
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest recently announced the company’s further expansion into Orange, Calif. “Once again, we have found a great partner who will complement our conversion of Springboard licensees in the Orange County area,” said HappyNest...
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The Laundry Doctor
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The Business Mind
How to Build a Better Marketing Program
Tips and Tactics for Impactful, Cost-Effective Print and Television Promotional CampaignsI know more about your specific laundry than you may realize.That's only because – no matter what kind of laundry you operate and no matter who you are, where you're located or...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Washer Efficiency, Grease Stains and More…
I had one of my stack dryers burn on the inside. I don't know what caused it. Help! There are a number of factors that could be responsible for this occurrence - chemicals still in the clothing after the wash cycle, a lighter in one of the pockets, malfunctioning...
Viewpoint
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Strategic Corporate Allies Program
Our Strategic Corporate Allies support CLA’s mission through advocacy, education, and innovation to strengthen the industry, advance our members’ businesses, and prepare the next generation of laundry professionals for the future.
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