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Round the Clock
Originally posted - Jun 14, 2012 A growing trend among self-service laundries is to stay open 'round the clock – 24/7. Personally, I have owned three laundromats – and two of the three were (and still are) open 24 hours. I also have built many, many more laundries for...
Decreasing Downtime
Orginally posted - Mar 18, 2013 Every laundromat owner has one thing in common – we all want to maximize the amount of turns per day on our equipment. To every customer, your laundromat never has enough machines for their needs, regardless of the size of the store,...
‘Fun’ for the Whole Family
Orginally posted - Oct 21, 2013 Ask most laundry owners about their landlords and you're likely to get more than a few responses that are less than suitable for a family publication such as ours. Not so with Kevin Moyle, who operates Loads of Fun in Houghton, Mich....
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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...
Continental Girbau Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration
Continental Girbau, Inc. recently held a two-day celebration marking its 20th year in business. Formed in 1995 as Girbau S.A.'s North American subsidiary, Continental has grown to become an industry-leading provider of on-premise, vended and industrial laundry...
Minimum Wage: Cities Increasingly Joining the Conversation
The minimum wage is getting maximum coverage these days. On the presidential campaign trail, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has pressed fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton to endorse the $15 minimum wage. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created the Fast Food Wage Board this...
WASH Laundry Names New District Sales Manager
Trini Valenzuela to Oversee the San Diego Market WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has announced that Trini Valenzuela has relocated to San Diego as a district sales manager for the region. In his new role, Valenzuela will contribute his expertise from a 22-year career...
New Dates Announced for Clean 2017
Laundry Industry's Trade Show and Convention Now Slated for June 5-8, 2017, in Las Vegas Riddle & Associates, the show management company for the Clean Show, has secured new, earlier dates for Clean 2017. The show will be held June 5-8, 2017 at the Las Vegas...
‘Good Enough’ Just Isn’t
When It Comes to Managing Your Laundry Business, Success Is In the Details If I had a dollar for every time I've heard a laundry owner say, "Heck, that's good enough," when referring to some specific aspect of his or her laundry business – rather than working just a...
Wash with Wally: Dress Shirts, Wedding Gowns and More…
We recently washed and dried a load of white dress shirts. When these shirts came out of the washer, they were bright white. However, after drying them, they had all turned yellow. We have never had this problem before. We have previously experienced yellow spots on...
Business Bio: Lafayette Laundry
Kelly Corbett and Pat Cunningham Lafayette Laundry Detroit, MI Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Kelly was a nurse, and Pat worked as an underwriter for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Store Opening August 17, 2013 Business Hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily Staff One...
Against the Grain
Running a Self-Service Laundry in Rural America Rural laundromat. At first glance, it's almost an oxymoron. Just like "jumbo shrimp," "deafening silence," "virtual reality" and "random order," the term "rural" simply should not be used to describe a self-service...
Centers of Attention
An Interview with International Council of Shopping Centers Spokespeople Jesse Tron and Noelle Malone Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 70,000 members...
Centers of Attention
An Interview with International Council of Shopping Centers Spokespeople Jesse Tron and Noelle Malone Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 70,000 members...
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This Month's Issue
- Reimagining the Laundromat Experience: Technology, Design, and a Strong Focus on the Customer Have Set a New Standard for Store Amenities
- Business Management: Building a Positive Workplace Culture
- Digital Marketing: Make Your Laundromat a Place People Love
- Company Close-Up: The Vision Behind Masters Laundry Equipment
- And More…
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Industry News
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...
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