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‘Helping Youth in Need’
New York Laundry Owner Shares His Thoughts on Adding a Literacy Element to His Business Model Multi-store owner Steve Levine may be the perfect role model for the LaundryCares Foundation’s literacy programs and Family Read, Play & Learn Centers. After all, he’s...
Life of a Salesman
An Interview with Bryan Maxwell of Western State Design Bryan Maxwell is the senior laundry specialist for Western State Design, a major laundry equipment distributor, headquartered in Hayward, Calif. Maxwell began with Western State in 1988 – selling industrial OPL...
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...
Headlines
Minnesota Publication Recognizes Laundromat Chain
For the second year in a row, the Star Tribune has named Tumble Fresh Coin Laundries “Minnesota’s Best” laundromat, based on the publication’s readers’ poll of top businesses throughout the state. “We got really good at what we were doing,” said Stephen Linn, chief...
2ULaundry Expands Business to Tampa
Pickup-and-delivery service 2ULaundry will open a new location on October 31 in Tampa, Fla. It will be the company’s second market after launching in Charlotte, N.C. “Tampa has always been on our roadmap for expansion,” said Dan D’Aquisto, co-founder and president of...
Laundromat Safety is No Accident, Part 2
Here’s How to Keep Your Employees and Customers Safe – And Your Business Compliant with Today’s OSHA Regulations [This is the second of a two-part feature on workplace safety in the laundromat. You can read Part 1 here.] There are some measures that don’t necessarily...
Getting Paid, Part 2
Payment Options and Considerations for Today’s Laundromat Owners This is the second of a two-part feature on payment acceptance options for laundromat owners. You can read Part 1 here.] Several laundromat operators share their thoughts on the payment methods they...
EVI to Acquire Wholesale Commercial Laundry Equipment SE
EVI Industries Inc. has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Wholesale Commercial Laundry Equipment SE, a distributor of commercial laundry products and a provider of installation and maintenance services to the vended and on-premises laundry segments based in...
Whirlpool Named Among ‘World’s Best Employers’
Whirlpool Corp. has announced it has been named to Forbes’ 2022 list of the “World’s Best Employers.” The list includes companies worldwide and acknowledges each company’s dedication to make every individual feel at home within the four walls of the business. “At...
CleanCloud, DoorDash Partner for On-Demand Laundry Pickup and Delivery
Point-of-sale software provider CleanCloud and local commerce platform DoorDash have announced that CleanCloud now integrates directly with DoorDash Drive. This partnership enables laundromats and drycleaning businesses to launch or expand pickup-and-delivery services...
LIG Health and Wellness Roundup
The Coin Laundry Association works with LIG Solutions to provide CLA members with healthcare insurance, as well as prescription drug services. Below are some articles LIG has provided to help expand your health and wellness awareness: Health and Wellness: Fall 2022...
Laundromat Safety is No Accident, Part 1
Here’s How to Keep Your Employees and Customers Safe – And Your Business Compliant with Today’s OSHA Regulations [This is the first of a two-part feature on keeping your laundry business OSHA-compliant.] “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin...
Getting Paid, Part 1
Payment Options and Considerations for Today’s Laundromat Owners [This is the first of a two-part feature on payment acceptance options for laundromat owners.] As a laundromat owner in 2022, you need to give yourself as many opportunities to succeed in your business...
ZIPS Announces Two New Locations
ZIPS Cleaners has announced it will add two new locations in Washington, D.C., by the end of next year. KV Management, LLC, which currently operates two ZIPS locations in the District – as well as two in Fairfax, Va., and another in Sterling, Va. – has issued letters...
Wash with Wally: Safe Bleaching, Cleaning Lint Screens, More…
I offer a wash-dry-fold service at my laundromat, and I was wondering if there is any product we could use in place of chlorine bleach. The problem we occasionally run into is that my attendants will mistakenly use the chlorine bleach on colored garments, which will...
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Industry News
CLA Promotes Gonzalez
The Coin Laundry Association has named Christina Gonzalez the organization’s new director of finance and human resources. Gonzalez, who joined CLA in April 2012, most recently served as the association’s director of administration and accounting. In her new role, she...
CSC ServiceWorks Announces Leadership Changes
Consumer services platform company CSC ServiceWorks Inc. has announced changes to its executive leadership team. The company’s board of directors has appointed Rod Castellanos as chief executive officer, who has served as co-CEO and been a member of the board since...
WashClub Partners with DoorDash in New York City
Brooklyn-based on-demand laundry and drycleaning service WashClub has announced its partnership with DoorDash to provide New York City customers with quick, convenient delivery. Currently, this new offering is available exclusively in Queens and Brooklyn. However,...
New Ownership at Mountain Electronics
Long Brothers Holdings Inc. (RDM Industrial Electronics Inc.) has acquired the assets of laundry electronic equipment remanufacturer Mountain Electronics Inc. “Customers are guaranteed a smooth transition of ownership with no immediate changes to ordering,...
Alliance Distribution to Host Service Seminars in California
Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution-West Region in California will hold a series of educational events in July at three locations. The free technical service seminars are geared toward laundromat owners; technicians; and in-house facilities personnel serving hotels,...
FROM YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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
The Psychology of Risk
Mastering the Uncertainties of Laundromat Ownership “Ninety-five percent of thought, emotion and learning occur in the unconscious mind without our awareness.” – Dr. Gerald Zautman, Professor Emeritus, Harvard University It’s a well-accepted fact that all business...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Installing Automatic Doors
I’m in the process of building a new laundromat from the ground up. The question I have is about the front and side doors to my facility. I’ve already decided that I will put in automatic doors. However, do you think I should install sliding or swinging doors? In your...
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
Thriving in an Urban Setting
Simple, Effective Tactics for Building Business in Today’s Growing Metro Areas The data is clear. Pew Research recently shared that more people than ever are moving to urban areas and the diversity of our nation’s cities is increasing dramatically. For business...
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.
