Florida Distributors Donate Commercial Washer to Local Pet Rescue Organization

Laundry Owners Warehouse and The Laundry Shop – two laundry distributorships based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – have partnered in support of Paws Fur Recovery, a pet rescue organization located in nearby Indiantown, Fla. The two companies donated a commercial LG washer...

How to Market Your Amenities

Make Your Laundromat a Place People Love I recently renovated my house and faced a big challenge –furnishing it. I had the basics in mind but wanted everything to come together just right. So, I called a few furniture stores I liked, and one of them said something...

Reimagining the Laundromat Experience

Technology, Design, and a Strong Focus on the Customer Have Set a New Standard for Store Amenities It’s no secret that today’s successful laundromats are embracing customer-centric amenities that transform what was once a mundane chore into a convenient, even...

Engaged Employees, Happy Customers

Building a Positive Workplace Culture in Your Laundromat Since I started consulting in 2005, I’ve heard a common sentiment among business owners and executives: “I just want people who work.” And why wouldn’t a business owner want this? After all, human capital theory...

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Bank on It!

Jan 27, 2015

Originally posted - June issue/2012 Former Banking Executive Cashes in with Eco-Friendly Coin Laundry After more than 30 years in the financial industry, Connie Ihrke finally knows what she wants to be when she grows up. A coin laundry owner. "In the banking business,...

Controlling His Own Destiny

Jan 27, 2015

Originally posted - May issue/2012 Memphis Laundry Owner Builds Strong Following, Plans Two More Locations Phil Arvin's self-service laundry business is nothing like his "day job." And that's one of the aspects he really enjoys about his year-old entrepreneurial...

From Pets to Professionals…..

Jan 27, 2015

Originally posted - Sept issue/2012 Montana Laundromat/Dog Wash Has Become the Area's ‘One-Stop Solution' Those looking for a quick and efficient self-service wash and dry or even more personalized laundry services – or just a convenient place to wash the family dog –...

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Listen Here…..

Developing Your Listening Skills Will Help to Make You a Much Better Laundry Owner Open any anatomy book (or just look in the mirror), and you will quickly see that members of the human species have two ears and one mouth. Perhaps the original designer had in mind, as...

Wash with Wally: Thoughts on Free Dry

I own a laundry business that has been in my family for 40 years. Although it does well, someone is building a new self-service laundry just a mile and a half away from my store. I've been considering offering free dry. What do you think about this strategy? I think...

Maytag Distributors Celebrate 16th Annual ‘May is Maytag Month’

Honoring the company's heritage and legacy, several Maytag Commercial Laundry distributors across North America are hosting open houses and service schools during "May is Maytag Month." These events will provide information on new laundry equipment, as well as feature...

Business Bio: Laundry World, Falls Church, Va.

Blair and Charlie Johnson Laundry World Falls Church, Va. Before Getting Into the Laundry Business… Blair is a third-generation laundromat owner. In 1970, Blair's father, Charlie, and his father purchased their first two stores. Blair has been working in the laundry...

Clean 2015: A Recap from Atlanta

Looking Back on the Industry's Trade Show and Convention For first-time attendees, the sheer size and scope of the Clean Show can be a lot to take in. "When I first walked in, it was a bit overwhelming," described Alabama laundry owner Ken Barrett, of this year's...

Clean 2015: A Recap from Atlanta

Originally posted - July issue/2012 I have owned a small, unattended laundromat for four years. I am by no means an expert in the field. However, there are two bits of advice I might be able to give regarding what could potentially cause a business to fail, and...

Shattering the Myths

Veteran Laundry Operators Dispel Some Popular Industry Misconceptions – And Share Their Own Personal Business Surprises The good news is that today there in more information available to new laundry owners and prospective investors than ever before. The bad news is...

Shattering the Myths

Veteran Laundry Operators Dispel Some Popular Industry Misconceptions – And Share Their Own Personal Business Surprises The good news is that today there in more information available to new laundry owners and prospective investors than ever before. The bad news is...

Statewide Laundry to Debut Investment Webinars This Fall

Statewide Laundry Equipment - with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Miami, Fla. - will be introducing a new digital approach to presenting laundry investment seminars for newcomers looking to get started in the industry. Webinars, hosted by industry...

Huebsch Recognizes Its Distributor of the Year

Houston's Gulf States Laundry Machinery Honored for the Second Time Huebsch recently named Gulf States Laundry Machinery Co. the company's 2014 Distributor of the Year. "We are honored to name Gulf States Laundry Machinery the 2014 Distributor of the Year," said...

Running ‘In the Margin

Here's How to Control Costs and Prioritize Your Self-Service Customers, While Building a Strong Wash-Dry-Fold Business Perhaps you returned from the recent Clean Show in Atlanta with a renewed interest in getting into the wash-dry-fold business, or maybe now you're...

Find Your Niche

Take Advantage of Large Commercial Laundries Inherent Weaknesses to Develop Your Own Commercial Accounts Business Having just returned from this year's Clean Show in Atlanta, I was encouraged by the number of self-service laundry owners who introduced themselves to me...

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
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CG West Rolls Out New Website

Continental Girbau West, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., has launched a newly redesigned website - www.cg-west.com - which is focused on simple navigation and quality content, according to the company. "CG West serves Southern California with much more than...

Dexter Adds LaundryOne to Vended Laundry Distribution Network

Dexter Laundry recently announced that LaundryOne – a new commercial laundry distributor based in Columbus, Ohio – has been added to the manufacturer's Midwest distribution network for vended laundry equipment.The newly launched LaundryOne serves the vended,...

CG West to Host Vended Laundry Profit Symposium

Continental Girbau West will host its Conference of Champions Profit Symposium on April 7 at the company's headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. This event - which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - is expected to draw laundry owners and prospective investors...

An “Excellence” [sic] Opportunity to Connect with Manufacturers

As you may know, the Coin Laundry Association's biennial conference, Excellence in Laundry, takes place May 16-17, 2018 in Naples, Fla., at the luxurious Naples Grande Beach Resort. While the fun, education, and camaraderie will appeal to all of the attendees, one...

CLEC Completes Purchase of Texas Laundry Service

Commercial and Coin Laundry Equipment Co. has completed its purchase of Texas Laundry Service Co. This is the third acquisition for the Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based laundry equipment distributor. "Texas Laundry was a perfect fit for our company as we expand throughout the...