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Tricks of the Laundromat Trade (Part 2)
Here’s How to Improve Makeup and Combustion Air in Your Laundromat – And Also Get Lint Under Control [This is the second of a two-part series. You can read Part One here.] Last time, we discussed a trick you can use to keep your store’s ceiling looking like new, as...
Crunching the Numbers (Part 2)
A Look at Some of the Operational Metrics and Key Data Owners Should Be Monitoring to Keep Their Laundromats on Track for Success [This is the second in a multi-part series on some of the key performance indicators laundromat owners should monitor regularly. You can...
Crunching the Numbers (Part 1)
A Look at Some of the Operational Metrics and Key Data Owners Should Be Monitoring to Keep Their Laundromats on Track for Success How’s business these days? Pretty good? Flat? Booming? Maybe improving a little since the pandemic? If you’re not really quite sure how to...
Headlines
Word to the Wise, Part 2
Laundromat Owners Share Best Practices for Long-Term Success [This is the second of the two-part feature article. Read Part 1 here.] Several leading laundromat owners share their best business and operational advice, tips and strategies for new store operators and...
CLA Update: Meetings, Meetings… And More Meetings
CLA Boasts a Packed Lineup of Educational and Networking Opportunities for Laundromat Owners This Fall The Coin Laundry Association has a full schedule of meetings – both in-person and virtual – lined up for the rest of 2022. On the heels of this summer’s hugely...
Mr Jeff Laundry Franchise Expands Internationally
Spanish startup Jeff has announced plans to open 10 new Mr Jeff laundry service franchises in the Philippines in 2022. “We feel very confident about the rest of 2022, and we are already helping our partner entrepreneurs to find the best locations and build their shops...
LG, Diversey Announce Partnership
Diversey Europe Operations B.V. – a provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions – and LG Electronics have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for LG’s commercial washers and dryers in the U.K. and Ireland markets. “This partnership...
HappyNest Expands Within Denver Market
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded its availability to northeast Denver through its new partner, Crystal Dry Cleaners & Laundry. Based in Wheat Ridge, the facility serves local residents and businesses in Denver and Aurora. “We have an...
GNA Grows Sales Team
Girbau North America has appointed Muzi Sitshela to the position of inside sales associate. In his new role, Sitshela interfaces with GNA staff, distributors and customers on a daily basis; manages the company’s lead qualification process; and handles inside sales and...
EVI to Acquire K&B Laundry Service
EVI Industries Inc. has executed a definitive agreement to acquire K&B Laundry Service, a provider of installation and maintenance services to the industrial and on-premises laundry segments based in North Carolina. With this acquisition, EVI will add 15...
Word to the Wise, Part 1
Laundromat Owners Share Best Practices for Long-Term Success [This is the first of a two-part feature on best practices for new laundromat owners.] Starting a business – any business – can be stressful. It can feel like there are 1,000 things to think about and work...
Wash with Wally: Leasing vs. Owning
I’m in the market to buy an existing laundromat. I’ve looked at quite a few laundries – some were rentals and some came with the property. Am I better off buying a laundromat with the property or leasing a storefront? Unless you come across a rental opportunity with a...
Report: Small Business Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings
Small businesses across the country continue to raise wages to keep employees and fill an historically high level of open positions, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly jobs report. Seasonally adjusted, 49 percent of all owners...
Whirlpool Named a Top Employer for Women
Forbes has named Whirlpool Corp. to its list of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2022.” The final list ranks 400 American companies that are admired by employees for their dedication to their female workforce and diverse representation across the organization. “We...
Maytag Honors Customer Achievements
Maytag Commercial Laundry recently honored its top industry customers at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, in conjunction with this year’s Clean Show. “Maytag Commercial Laundry is excited to be back at the Clean Show and continue our tradition to honor our...
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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…
THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS
Industry News
Curbside Laundries Offers Laundromat Tours
Curbside Laundries is now offering tours of its own Super Suds laundromat in Long Beach, Calif., to store owners who use the company’s software. Super Suds is a laundromat business owned by the founders of Curbside Laundries. The tour provides an opportunity for...
New Financing Service Focuses on Quick Approvals
Clean Laundry Funding has announced the launch of its new financing service for commercial laundry investors and distributors. The company said it plans to offer a fresh take on financing that delivers express approvals and hands-on customer support to help laundry...
Speed Queen Announces Spring Shows
Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution West Region (previously PWS) will host spring shows in March at its three California locations. The shows are geared toward current and prospective laundromat owners considering equipment replacement or expanding to new locations....
Industry Mourns Bo Fosaaen
Industry veteran Knute Arthur “Bo” Fosaaen Jr. recently passed away at the age of 76. Born in California, Fosaaen’s family moved to Jacksonville, Fla., when Bo was just 3 years old. The oldest of nine children, Fosaaen served in the Florida National Guard after high...
CLA Promotes Hastings
The Coin Laundry Association has named Katherine Hastings the organization’s administrative and membership coordinator. Hastings, who joined CLA in 1997, is the association’s longest-standing employee, other than President/CEO Brian Wallace. During her tenure,...
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Columns
The Laundry Doctor
Growing Your Business by Serving Your Community
Seniors and Other Niche Market Segments May Be Perfect Opportunities to Build Your Wash-Dry-Fold Clientele In many ways, doing wash-dry-fold laundry for seniors in your community can almost be considered a public service commitment. At my store, I have about half a...
The Business Mind
‘In the Middle of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity’
How to Stay Wired to Successfully Deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic Can I be completely honest with you? I certainly don’t in any way mean to minimize the very real human toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacted. However, I’m finding this whole coronavirus mess to be...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Increasing Labor Costs
I own three vended laundries, and I’m quite concerned about the $15 per hour minimum wage that’s being talked about more and more these days. I have three or four employees at each of my locations, and I’m paying those attendants $10 per hour. I don’t know how I would...
Viewpoint
By the Numbers
Five Keys to Measuring Your B2B Marketing StrategyOur world is run by numbers.We don't always see them though. In fact, we rarely ever see them, but they're there.They run our business. Power our homes.Our professional lives are inundated with finding a way to make...
Digital Marketing
Staying Connected
The Best Way to Keep Up with Today’s Fast-Paced Online World The internet is different today than it was yesterday. And it will change again tomorrow. Just go check out your Facebook feed – or inbox! You’ve likely got a completely different look, and that’s just on...
Strategic Corporate Allies Program
Our Strategic Corporate Allies support CLA’s mission through advocacy, education, and innovation to strengthen the industry, advance our members’ businesses, and prepare the next generation of laundry professionals for the future.
Interested in becoming a Strategic Corporate Ally of CLA? Contact President & CEO, Brian Wallace via email at [email protected] or call (630) 491-0499.
