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Less is More
Originally posted - Oct 04, 2012 All five of my laundromats are strictly self-service operations – no wash-dry-fold service, no commercial accounts, no coffee shop. I do just one thing… and strive to do it very well. As small-business owners, we get offered all types...
‘Tapping’ into Today’s Technology
Orignally posted - Dec 01, 2014 For the most part, our industry is the same throughout from store to store. Each laundromat features basically the same setup: washers and dryers for a set price, folding tables, carts, maybe some vending machines and possibly an...
Be Your Own Competition
Originally posted - Sept issue/2012 "I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it." – Walt Disney Next to vend price, there isn't a more combustible topic of conversation among laundry owners than competition. In my...
Headlines
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....
WashClub Opens Newest Branch Location
New York-Based On-Demand Laundry Service Now Serving Eastern Pennsylvania WashClub recently opened the newest branch of its on-demand laundry pickup and delivery service in Lehigh Valley, Pa. This new venture is owned and operated by Mitch and Susan Stamos. Laundry...
Huebsch Announces Its Store Owner of the Quarter
Ohio Owner Grows Successful Four-Store Operation Huebsch has named Jim Adams the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter Award for the growth and success of his four Jennifer Haley's Coin Laundromats in Ohio. "Jim has an ambitious spirit and strong work...
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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)
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Industry News
Laundrylux Annouces Acquisition of CESCO
Laundrylux, headquartered in Inwood, N.Y., has acquired the assets of CESCO Equipment, based in SeaTac, Wash. “Laundrylux is delighted to partner with Rich Boyd, whom we have worked with for many years, to turbo-charge the Pacific Northwest market and accelerate...
WASH Laundry Names New CEO
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems – headquartered in El Segundo, Calif. – has appointed Jim Gimeson as the company’s new chief executive officer. Gimeson will focus on strengthening the WASH brand as well as driving consumer and industry engagement, while guiding...
Laundrylux Acquires Golden State Laundry Systems
Laundrylux, headquartered in Inwood, N.Y., has acquired the assets of California-based Golden State Laundry Systems. “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Laura Hurrell and the Golden State team in San Diego, Los Angeles and the Bay Area to serve the...
Messe Frankfort Acquires Clean Show
It’s a Win-Win: New Deal to Create Enhanced Industry Event, While Building a Stronger Trade Association The Clean Show Executive Committee has announced that it has finalized a deal to sell the biennial industry event to Messe Frankfurt, the largest trade show and...
The CLA: What It Does for You – The List is Long and Its Value is Growing
As we move forward into 2019, the industry will see a significant shift in how the Coin Laundry Association operates and the educational products and resources it produces. Every change is part of the CLA Board of Directors’ long-term plan to grow and enhance the...
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