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...

Metrics That Matter 

Profit, Performance, and Planning in Vended Laundry  The laundromat business is like most businesses in that you need to do a lot of things right to be successful. But how do you know if it’s working? According to successful owners, you just need to look at the...

Startup to Scale

How Western State Design Has Been Helping Laundry Businesses Thrive for More Than 50 Years   For more than five decades, Western State Design has been a leading provider of turnkey laundry solutions across the vended, on-premises, and commercial/industrial markets....

Member Spotlight: Lab-Tested, Laundry-Approved

How Laundry Labs Plans to Change the Industry In today’s business world, efficiency and quality are paramount – and the commercial laundry industry is no exception. Recognizing the need for superior cleaning solutions specifically tailored to laundromat operators,...

PlanetLaundry Podcast

America’s #1 Resource for Vended Laundry News & Info

PlanetLaundry is the official publication of CLA and is trusted by thousands of laundry professionals to deliver the latest news and industry-specific topics.

Beyond the Surface

Beyond the Surface

Unveiling the Key Factors Industry Professionals Look for When Buying an Existing Laundromat When considering the purchase of an existing laundromat, there’s a multitude of factors to examine beyond just the surface level. In the words of experienced laundromat buyers...

Renovate, Renew, Reimagine

Renovate, Renew, Reimagine

Best Practices for Transforming Existing Laundromats for Greater Profit Breathing new life into that old laundromat you just bought may present as many challenges as opportunities – at least in the beginning. Navigating the journey of laundromat renovation requires a...

Garment Care Demystified

Garment Care Demystified

A Comprehensive Guide for Full-Service Laundry Operators Your customers’ garments are more than just pieces of fabric. They hold the stories and experiences of those who wear them. As wash-dry-fold and pickup-and-delivery services continue to grow, laundromat owners...

Headlines

Going Full Tilt

Tips for Maxing Out Full-Service Laundry Work and Boosting Revenue If your laundromat does a good job of processing drop-off laundry, perhaps it’s time to expand your reach and go after anything full-service. By this, I mean pursuing both area residents and commercial...

Cooking Up Success with Your Laundry Promotions

Creating Irresistible Promotional Programs for Your Business I love cooking. But, to be honest, I’m not a huge fan of following recipes to the T. I prefer to keep it simple and to add my own twist with different ingredients – a dash of this, a sprinkle of that… and...

Alliance Distribution Acquires Statewide Machinery

Alliance Laundry Systems has acquired the distribution assets of Statewide Machinery Inc., based in Batavia, N.Y. “As a family-owned company, Statewide Machinery has built a reputation for providing customers with value that extends well beyond the premier equipment...

Rising from the Wreckage

Florida Couple Builds Thriving Laundry Business in the Aftermath of Hurricane Michael In October 2018, Hurricane Michael unleashed its wrath upon Panama City, Fla. – making landfall near Mexico Beach and Tyndall Air Force Base. The Category 5 storm produced...

Providing Value, Creating Loyalty… Building Business

Laundromat Owners Discuss the Art of Crafting Creative Customer Promotions Customer promotions can play a crucial role in running a successful laundry business. Done correctly, they not only attract new customers, but also help to retain existing ones. In this...

Star Distributing Celebrates 65 Years of Industry Service

Established in 1958 by Durwood R. Davis Jr., Star Distributing – headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. – this year celebrates 65 years of serving the laundry industry. A long-time full-service distributor, Star has provided laundromat owners in the Southeast with sales,...

EVI Reports Record Growth

EVI Industries Inc. recently reported record results in key financial metrics for the fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The company also announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend on the company’s common...

Tide Opens Third Chicago Laundromat Location

Tide Laundromat has announced the opening of its third Chicago location in the city’s North Riverside neighborhood. To celebrate the grand opening, the community was invited for a Free Wash Weekend on October 14-15. “We are thrilled to open our third location in the...

Unfolding Opportunities for Laundromat Investment

Advice for Today’s New and Prospective Store Owners Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to assist a wide spectrum of laundry investors – from those acquiring their very first laundromats to seasoned stakeholders managing portfolios of more than a hundred...

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This Month's Issue

 

  • Metrics That Matter: Profit, Performance, and Planning in Vended Laundry
  • Women In Laundry: Haley Gould Finds Perfect Fit
  • Company Close-Up: Company Founded to Help Small Businesses Shines
  • New Member Spotlight: How Robotics Could Change Laundromat Industry
  • And More…

THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS

Industry News

Curbside Laundries, The Laundry Boss Announce Strategic Partnership

Point-of-sale and wash-dry-fold pickup-and-delivery solutions provider Curbside Laundries and The Laundry Boss – a pioneer in payment systems, data intelligence, and laundromat management – recently entered into a strategic partnership. The collaboration will combine...

Pellerin Milnor Salutes Top Dealers of 2023

Pellerin Milnor Corp., headquartered in Kenner, La., recently recognized Pellerin Laundry Machinery as the top performer in Milnor machinery sales for 2023. “We applaud Pellerin Laundry Machinery for their exceptional performance and dedication to delivering...

Aloha Laundry Life Acquires Laundry University

Laundry service provider network Aloha Laundry Life recently announced that it has acquired the online laundry training and certification program formerly known as Laundry University. The platform will now operate under the name Aloha University, or ALU. Laundry...

Alliance Distribution Names General Manager for West Region

Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted John Endahl to general manager of the Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution West Region South Gate office. “John has been a proven performer since he joined the sales staff of our Los Angeles area office,” said Craig Dakauskas,...

EVI Industries Reports Third Quarter Results

EVI Industries, Inc. recently announced its operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2024 – including record revenue, gross profit, and operating cash flows for the nine-month period, and record gross margin and operating cash flows for...

FROM YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Columns

The Laundry Doctor

W-D-F 2.0

W-D-F 2.0

What Does the Future Hold for the Wash-Dry-Fold Business? As I’ve been saying in this column for several years, the wash-dry-fold business continues to grow, morph and evolve into something new seemingly each time we look in a different direction. The future of...

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The Business Mind

Are Your Attendants Happy?

Are Your Attendants Happy?

Developing a Positive Employee Culture is One of the Most Important Ways to Strengthen Your Laundry Business A large and growing body of research devoted to positive organizational psychology has demonstrated that not only is a “cut-throat” business environment...

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Wash With Wally

Wash with Wally: Sign of the Times

Wash with Wally: Sign of the Times

My business partner and I are building a 4,500-square-foot laundromat in Arizona. We are just about finished, and one of the last tasks we’re left with is deciding what to do about the outdoor sign on the corner of the lot. We are considering a standard, double-faced...

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Viewpoint

Giving Thanks for 2020

Giving Thanks for 2020

“…enjoy every sandwich.” – Warren Zevon, songwriter/musician When Zevon uttered these quirky words of gratitude, it wasn’t in a clever lyric from one of his dozens of great songs. Rather, it came in response to a question posed by his friend David Letterman during...

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