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Originally posted - Jan issue/2012 You've searched far and wide for that perfect laundry location or undervalued existing laundromat. You've met with every distributor and examined each manufacturer's spec sheets with a fine-toothed comb before selecting your new...
‘Face’ the Facts
Originally posted - Mar 25, 2013 If you are like me, a small-business owner, you most likely have heard of Facebook. You may even have a Facebook page for your business, but you may be wondering how to use Facebook practically to promote your business. I say...
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Originally posted Dec.issue/2012 Eight Trends and Issues Sure to Impact Your Business Life in 2013 "I don't set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them." – Dick Clark Yes, your small-business world can change quickly. And, yes, outside forces and new...
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Is Now the Time to Make Your Move?
An Interview with Economic Forecaster and Business Author Dr. Alan Beaulieu One of the country's most informed economists, Dr. Alan Beaulieu is the president of ITR Economics. Since 1990, he has been consulting with companies throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia on...
Business Bio: South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat
Jim Mason South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat DeKalb, Ill. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Jim is a real estate investor who has serviced the laundry equipment in his apartment buildings all over the Midwest for 30 years. Store Opening May 22, 2015...
When ‘App-ortunity’ Strikes…
Consumer Awareness of On-Demand, App-Based Laundry Services is Growing – And That May Change the Game for Many Operators Early last year, this magazine published an in-depth cover story examining the on-demand home delivery and locker-based drop-off models that were...
The 7 Qualities of a Profitable Marketer
Boost Your Laundry Business by Developing These Critical Skills Marketing is every laundry owner's link to the outside world. It's how you persuasively encourage people to repeatedly purchase your products and services. Conceptually, it's just that simple. However, it...
WASH Laundry Names Regional Vice President
Bill Thomas to Oversee Company Sales in the Southwest Region WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has appointed Bill Thomas its regional vice president of sales for the Southwest region. "Bill has an impressive track record in marketing,...
HK Laundry Relaunches Website
Newly Re-Designed Site Features Expanded Video Library, Updated Content HK Laundry Equipment Inc., based in Armonk, N.Y., has announced the relaunching its company website – hklaundry.com. The newly revamped site features an expanded video library with more than 40...
WASH Laundry Appoints New Executive Vice President
Vivian Hung to Oversee Company's Human Resources and Payroll Operations WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has announced that Vivian Hung has joined the company as executive vice president of human resources. In her new position, Hung will oversee human resources and...
HK Laundry Equipment Names OPL Sales Specialist
Ralph Tana Joins New York Distributorship HK Laundry Equipment, based in Armonk, N.Y., has named Ralph Tana its new OPL sales specialist. In his new position, Tana will work closely the other HK sales representatives, as well as with OPL and institutional customers...
WASH Laundry Names National Key Accounts Manager
Michael Lombardo Joins California-Based Company WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., recently announced that Michael Lombardo has joined the company as its national key accounts manager. In his new position, Lombardo will focus on serving...
Laundry Owners Warehouse to Host Service School
Laundry Owners Warehouse will host its first Dexter Laundry Service School on February 2 at the company's facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Store owners, service professionals and prospective investors will have an opportunity to learn step-by-step service procedures...
Firestone Financial Announces Laundry Loan Program
Firestone Financial has rolled out an application-only program for customers in the commercial laundry industry. The program offers a streamlined process and rates as low as 5.99 percent APR for up to 60 months and $100,000. This loan offer is for customers with...
WASH Laundry Acquires Great Lakes Laundry
Deal Expands WASH's Territory, Adds New Midwest Branch Offices WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., has acquired Great Lakes Laundry, a distributor of commercial and vended laundry equipment and accessories throughout the Midwest....
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This Month's Issue
- Fast Forward: Industry Insiders Review the Past Year – And Unveil the Key Factors That Likely Will Shape the Laundromat Business in 2025
- Business Profile: The Community-Driven Mission Behind Wash Bar Laundromats
- Company Close-Up: Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales Sets the Standard for Industry Excellence and Innovation
- Women in Vended Laundry: An Interview with Samantha Peters of Advanced Laundry Systems
- And More…
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Industry News
Whirlpool Corporation Showcases Renovated Manufacturing Facility
Company Rolls Out New Line of Maytag Multi-Load Washers Geared Toward Vended, OPL Markets Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry leadership recently took Maytag Commercial Laundry customers, several Massachusetts government officials and members of the media on a...
Unilever Confronts the ‘Chairdrobe’
Marketers at consumer goods giant Unilever are focused on what they’re calling the “chairdrobe.” It’s that heap of lightly worn clothes draped over chairs in more and more bedrooms these days, often crumpling people’s “go-to garments.” It’s a familiar sight in the...
Eastern Funding Hosts Laundry Improvement Workshops
Eastern Funding recently hosted two laundromat improvement workshops in Los Angeles and Anaheim. More than 90 industry participants, consisting mainly of laundry owners and prospective investors, spent time discussing various topics impacting the industry, including...
Huebsch Names Store Owner of the Quarter
Huebsch has named multi-laundry operator Michael Finkelstein its Store Owner of the Quarter. Finkelstein's newest Laundry Land location in Portsmouth, Va., delivers a level of excellence that rises above others in his market, which has been Michael's commitment since...
First CLA Connect LIVE Event Scheduled for Atlanta
The Coin Laundry Association will hold its first CLA Connect LIVE event on September 25 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta. The meeting - scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - will feature a presentation by CLA President and CEO Brian Wallace, who...
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