Longtime Laundromat Owner on 23 Years of Service, Challenges, Community Impact

For more than two decades, Lee Ann Geurts has been a steady force in her Brooklyn Park community in Minnesota, running three laundromats that have become known not just for clean clothes, but for connection, comfort, and care. What began as a business venture for her...

Green is Good Business

Green Operations Increasingly Important to Feed Consumer Demand When Green Laundry Lounge co-owners Pulin and Krishna Dasai got into the vended laundry industry, they wanted to change a narrative: laundromats are water and energy-intensive businesses. “The...

Leveling the Playing Field

John Um wanted to make sure small business owners could get fair pricing and access to reliable suppliers without needing to have significant buying power. As a leader whose career spanned several major retail and e-commerce companies, he had seen firsthand how hard...

Staying Fierce: Haley Gould Finds Perfect Fit in Vended Laundry

Haley Gould is the Director of Partner Success for HappyNest. She manages an internal team while leading more than 100 partners across the United States building a successful pickup and delivery operation in addition to running their laundromat business. A consummate...

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The Importance of an Employee Handbook

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - Aug issue/2012 Every business – and a self-service laundry is no exception – requires an employee handbook. After all, you've likely spent (or plan to spend) hundreds of thousands of dollars purchasing and/or building a new laundromat. So why in...

An Ounce of Prevention

Jan 28, 2015

Originally posted - Feb 03, 2014 Washers and dryers are the heart and soul of any self-service laundry business. They are your bread and butter. They are what drive paying customers through your doors. So, why are so many laundromats still inundated with out-of-order...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scaling Wash & Fold Operations

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Statewide Laundry Equipment Announces Fall Show Dates

Statewide Laundry Equipment - with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami - has announced the dates of its Fall Improvement Expo. This event will be held September 18-19 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla. Then, on...

[VIDEO] August 2018 Laundry Industry Update by Brian Wallace

Brian Wallace, President/CEO of the Coin Laundry Association, delivers to you the "Laundry Industry Update". This presentation, which is often delivered at distributor shows and other events throughout the nation, gives just a brief overview of some of the happenings...

Western State Design Announces Fall Service School Lineup

Western State Design will host three service schools for vended laundry operators this fall. The training sessions – which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – will be conducted by Dexter Laundry factory representatives and WSD staff members.The schedule is as...

Washlava Wins Electrolux Future of Laundry Challenge in China

Washlava, a mobile technology company based in Tampa, has announced that its patent-pending technology recently won first place in the Electrolux Future of Laundry Challenge in China. Electrolux - headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden - asked companies to submit their...

CG West to Host Vended Laundry Service Seminar

Continental Girbau West will hold a vended laundry service school on November 7 at the company's headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. This free educational session, which is open to vended laundry owners and maintenance personnel, also will offer a one-day parts...