The Business of Laundry: Models That Work

In today’s laundromat industry, one truth holds across every market, model and mission: success requires more than just machines. Today’s operators must choose business models strategically, execute consistently, and lead with intention. Some lean into simple,...

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...

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...

Safety First, Last… Always

The Laundromat Owner’s Guide to Preventing Accidents, Protecting Your Business, and Controlling Your Insurance Costs As more and more entrepreneurs are discovering, running a laundromat can be a hugely rewarding business. But it also comes with its own set of risks...

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CLA Committee Releases Laundry Census Number

Oakbrook Terrace – April 3, 2014 – The Coin Laundry Association's "Make Your Move" Committee recently announced the result of its efforts to determine an accurate laundromat census of the number of retail, self-service laundromats in the United States. Due to the...

CLA Recognizes Industry Leaders, Presents 25th Founder’s Award

Oakbrook Terrace, IL – July 16, 2013 – The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) recognized laundry industry leaders during its 2013 Annual Meeting in New Orleans on June 21. . The CLA recognized eight categories in this years award ceremony including the elusive 'Founder's...

The Card Game

In today's highly competitive market, there is no business that can afford to lag behind in technology. With smartphones becoming the norm, and various forms of credit and debit cards dominating payment choice, consumers increasingly base their buying decisions on...

One-Stop Washing

Originally posted - Jan 21, 2013 Capturing three revenue streams - a car wash, pet wash and a self-service laundry - Crystal Clear Wash in Montrose, Colo., is not only distinctive and profitable, but it also makes easy even easier. This three-in-one facility is...

Perry Creek Laundromat

Jeff and Annette Freking Perry Creek Laundromat Sioux City, Iowa Before Getting into the Laundry Business... Jeff continues to crop farm and also owns several rental properties. Annette worked as an RN at a local hospital for many years, but has just recently left the...

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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

Eastern Funding Marks Major Milestones

In 1997, Michael Fanger and Brian Grell launched Eastern Funding with a focus on the commercial laundry industry in the Northeast. Since then, the company, which has surpassed $2 billion in funded projects, has built upon its strong foundations – branching out...

WASH Laundry Names New CEO

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., has named Mark C. Good its new chief executive officer. "With his focus on building operational excellence and producing results through process improvement, Mark Good's leadership skills are a...

Laundry Pro Hosts Successful Open House

More than 200 laundromat owners attended Laundry Pro of Florida's 22nd annual Vended Laundry Expo and Open House. This year's theme was "Come Buy with Us" – a play on words borrowed from the Frank Sinatra classic, "Come Fly with Me." As a result, the aeronautically...

Laundry Pro Hosts ‘Roundup 2017′ Open House

More than 75 self-service laundry owners, as well as industry vendors and experts, participated in Laundry Pro of Florida’s recent “Roundup 2017” open house. Attendees took advantage of laundry equipment and parts specials; participated in technical service workshops;...

LaundryCares Event Receives TV Plug

The Coin Laundry Association’s LaundryCares Foundation received a strong, much-welcomed media push for its Free Laundry Day on March 15 in Norfolk, Va. The event – which took place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Laundry Land in Norfolk – hosted more...

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