Fast Forward

Industry Insiders Review the Past Year – And Unveil the Key Factors That Likely Will Shape the Laundromat Business in 2025 As we prepare to turn the page on 2024, the laundromat industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation – driven by innovation, sustainability,...

Presso Teams Up with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems

Presso recently announced a collaboration with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems LLC, a leading laundry route operator serving multifamily properties and hotels. The strategic collaboration will bring Presso equipment to WASH’s current customers at certain WASH Laundry...

CLA Hosts In-Person Event on How to Start a Laundromat

CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, marked a successful debut for its first in-person “How to Start a Laundromat” workshop, which was held November 12 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Ill. The inaugural event...

The Power of Promotions

Unleashing Creative Tactics to Keep Your Business Buzzing Laundry owners are always seeking innovative ways to attract and retain customers. And one effective strategy is the use of promotions that not only drive traffic but also foster community engagement. By...

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Paying with Plastic

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - Feb 27, 2012 One of the most exciting new developments in the self-service laundry industry is the concept of credit card acceptance for laundry services. Recently, many companies, both old and new, have announced products to help the laundry owner...

An Ounce of Prevention

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - March issue/2012 How to Keep Your IPSO Washer-Extractors Running Efficiently Your car always seems to run better when it's clean. The same holds true for your IPSO washer-extractors. A clean, well-maintained machine shows your customers that you...

Overcoming Complacency

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - May 22, 2012 Complacency may well be the number-one enemy for self-service laundry owners – and the easiest to overcome. As I review the performance of my laundries and talk to other operators, it seems that we have become convinced that three...

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Image is Everything

An Interview with Michigan Laundry Owner Mark Murray Mark Murray is president of the Adrian Image Center, which features a 4,000-square-foot self-service laundry – along with a tanning salon, fitness center and car wash business – based in Adrian, Mich. Mark has been...

POS Systems: A Guide for Laundry Owners

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Point-of-Sale System for Your Business So, you own a self-service laundry, and you either currently offer a wash-dry-fold drop-off laundry service or are considering adding such a service to better help meet your customers'...

Is It Time for an Attitude Adjustment?

How You View the World Has More to Do with the Success of Your Laundry Business Than You May Think "People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude" – John Maxwell, American author and speaker It's no secret that people are unique in many ways. This, of...

WASH Names Sales Manager for Los Angeles Market

Mona Almanza to Oversee Sales, Customer Service in L.A. and the San Gabriel Valley WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has appointed Mona Almanza its new district sales manager for the Los Angeles metropolitan area and the San Gabriel Valley. As district manager, Almanza...

American Cleaning Institute Releases Industry Sustainability Report

The American Cleaning Institute's 2015 Sustainability Report showcases the cleaning products industry's progress toward sustainable development and unveils the ACI's first-ever industry "materiality assessment," which maps the critical risks and opportunities facing...

CLA Partners with Too Small to Fail to Launch First National Effort Providing Early Learning Resources in Self-Service Laundries

'Wash Time is Talk Time' to Deploy Educational Resources to 5,000 Laundries in Underserved Communities Across the U.S. Too Small to Fail has launched "Wash Time is Talk Time"in Oakland, Calif. The launch was part of its 2015 Clinton Global Initiative "Wash Time is...

WashClub Extends Reach within NYC Metro Area, Expands into Chicago Market

WashClub, an on-demand laundry service, has announced that it is officially open for business in Staten Island, N.Y., as well as in Union and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. The expansion is part of the company's growth within the New York City metro area, making...

WASH Laundry Appoints New District Sales Manager

Pete Aronchick to Oversee the Company's South Florida Region WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has appointed Pete Aronchick as its district sales manager for the company's south Florida region. In his new role, Aronchick will be based in WASH's branch office in Miami...

SBA Proposes Changes to Business Loan Programs

The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed revisions to its regulations for determining affiliation under the organization's business loan programs, as well as its surety bond guarantee program. These revisions are designed to simplify eligibility...

Pew Research: The Changing Face of America

How Future Immigration Will Impact the U.S. Population by 2065 A snapshot of the United States in 2065 would show a nation that has 117 million more people than today, with no racial or ethnic majority group taking the place of today's white majority, according to new...

Make Wash Time Talk Time

Join Self-Service Laundries Nationwide in Helping Children Learn and Succeed in Life We know that families spend an average of 2.5 hours during each visit to the laundromat – it's just part of a regular routine for many parents. With this in mind, Too Small to Fail –...

Drought: Dry Times in the Golden State

Clearly, water is the lifeblood of any laundromat operation. And that's why laundry owners in California are getting nervous. The state is experiencing its fourth consecutive year of drought conditions – with last year's rainfall totaling just nine inches, which is...

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
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Procter & Gamble to Purchase Chicago-Based Drycleaning Startup Pressbox

Chicago-based drycleaning startup Pressbox is being acquired by consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble, according to the two companies. However, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pressbox - launched in 2013 by entrepreneurs Vijen Patel and Drew McKenna -...

Laundry One to Host Open House

Laundry One will hold an open house on September 20 at the company's headquarters in Canal Winchester, Ohio. This free event is being held to help educate store owners and potential investors about the latest products available from Dexter Laundry and other industry...

PWS Named Speed Queen Distributor of the Year

Speed Queen has presented its highest distributor honor - the 2017 Distributor of the Year Award - to PWS-The Laundry Company. PWS, headquartered in Los Angeles, has a rich history with Speed Queen and remains one of the most prolific developers of vended laundries in...

Giant Wash Hosts Free Laundry Day, Launches Wash & Learn Program

On May 12, Giant Wash Coin Laundry, located in St. Paul, Minn., kicked off a new Wash & Learn program, in conjunction with a free laundry day at the store. The laundromat hosted the free laundry event in celebration of the new program, offering community members...

Laundry Owner Adds ‘Little Free Library’ Stand to His Business’ Offerings

Although Brockton, Mass., has long operated three branches of its main public library, the city now boasts six branches of its "Little Free Library" program as well.The Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association recently unveiled Brockton's newest Little Free Library...