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Big Time
Are We Seeing the Rise of the Large-Format Mega-Laundry? Dave Menz is admittedly a bit consumed with the laundromat business. “Since 2010, I’ve been obsessively studying and researching the industry, and networking with those within it,” explained Menz, who added that...
‘There’s No Downside’
LaundryCares Family Read, Play & Learn Centers Have Taken Colorado Owner’s Laundromats to the Next Level People are creatures of habit – especially laundromat customers. For most, their designated “laundry day” is unwavering and practically set in stone – which is...
Free Equipment for Your Laundromat!
Well, Not Quite… But Here’s a Not-So-Secret Formula That Will Make It Almost Seem Like Those New Washers and Dryers Came Free of Charge What if I told you I had the secret to getting brand new commercial washers and dryers for your laundromat? Would you be interested?...
Headlines
Wash with Wally: Equipping a Uniform Rental Service
I’m researching getting into the uniform business. What types of finishing machines would you recommend? Clearly, the exact type of equipment you’ll require will depend on the kinds of uniforms you plan to work with. Most likely, you need a hot head press, a legger...
Slashing Through the Red Tape, Part 1
Working with Local Government and Utilities to Get Your Laundromat Project Completed on Schedule and on Budget Russ Arbuckle has been involved in more than a few laundromat buildouts and retool projects through the years. And he has seen his share of horror stories...
HappyNest Expands Reach in New York
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded within Westchester County, N.Y. – now available in Yonkers through its new laundromat partner, Lucky Suds. In addition to Yonkers, HappyNest laundry services are now available to residents and businesses in...
GNA Recognizes Lavanett as 2021 Canadian Distributor of the Year
Girbau North America recently presented Lavanett – based in St. Laurent, Quebec – with its second consecutive Canadian Distributor of the Year Award. Led by Earl Eichen, Lavanett was recognized for exemplary performance in the vended and on-premises laundry markets...
EVI Industries Acquires Laundry South, Expands into Mississippi
EVI Industries Inc. has acquired Laundry South Systems & Repair, based in Pearl, Miss. The deal marks EVI’s 19th laundry distributor acquisition. The addition of Laundry South expands EVI’s sales and service operations into the state of Mississippi and increases...
GNA’s Gary Clark Announces Retirement
Gary Clark, the technical service manager for Girbau North America, has retired after 27 years with the company. Clark started at GNA during its formation in 1995 and was among the first employees hired. “We’ve all been fortunate to work alongside Gary, to get to know...
Curbside Laundries, SpyderWash Announce System Integration
Curbside Laundries has announced that it has integrated with Setomatic’s SpyderWash payment system. This integration enables customers using SpyderWash cards to pay for items at the Curbside Laundries’ POS system. “Customers love the convenience SpyderWash offers,...
Report: Many Americans Moving Out of Urban Counties
More than two-thirds of large urban counties saw their populations decline in 2021, according to a recent report by the Economic Innovation Group, using federal statistics. This marked the first time in 50 years that counties with an urban center and more than 250,000...
Are You ‘Socially’ Awkward?
You Don’t Need to Be a Social Media Guru to Grow Your Laundry Business Online Over the years, I learned to accept that I simply can’t keep up with everything that’s happening these days in the social media and online marketing world. When it comes to search engine...
Panaram Named 2021 GNA Business Partner of the Year
Panaram International Trading Co., based in Bellville, N.J., recently received the 2021 GNA Business Partner of the Year Award for superior sales and service performance within the car wash industry. Founded by Ira A. Feinberg in 1971 and now headed by his daughter,...
EVI Industries to Acquire Clean Designs, Clean Route
EVI Industries Inc. – headquartered in Miami – recently executed a definitive agreement to acquire Clean Designs Inc. and Clean Route LLC, based in Lakewood, Colo. Known collectively as Clean Designs, the company is a distributor of commercial laundry products serving...
Not Your Father’s Laundromat Buildout
When it comes to building a new laundromat these days, it’s a whole different ballgame that it was 35, 25 or even 15 years ago. I can remember when all I needed was a clean, hand-drawn, to-scale plan with an architect’s stamp – and I could get a building permit within...
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This Month's Issue
- Connecting, Learning, Advocating: CLA Maximizes Impact at Clean Show 2025
- Member Spotlight: Finding a Niche in the Laundromat Industry
- PlanetLaundry Podcast: Turning Setbacks into Success: Saichelle McNeill’s Journey
- A Laundromat With Heart: Inside Cherry Drive’s Customer-First Approach
- And More…
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Industry News
Pellerin Milnor Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Pellerin Milnor Corp., headquartered in Kenner, La., is celebrating 75 years as a commercial laundry equipment manufacturer. Founded by W.A. Pellerin, his wife Mildred, his son Norvin, and brother-in-law A.W. “Jack” Walsdorf in 1947, Milnor – a name derived from...
Whirlpool Named to List of ‘Most Responsible Companies’
Whirlpool Corp. has landed in the No. 3 overall spot on Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, up from the fourth position in 2021. The annual recognition, acknowledging the top 500 most responsible companies in the United States across 14...
Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution Relocates Dallas Office
The Dallas-area headquarters of Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution has relocated to the Dallas suburb of Coppell, Texas. The office previously was based in Farmers Branch, Texas. “I can’t wait to open the doors of our new office to customers,” said Sam Husain,...
Iowa Laundry Hosts ‘Clean for a Cause’ Event
Clean Laundry in Ottumwa, Iowa, recently partnered with Whatsoever You Do Inc., a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the less fortunate, during one of the laundromat’s “Clean for a Cause” charitable events. Clean Laundry co-founder Phil Akin...
Texas Laundromat Holds Coat Drive for Homeless
Gr8 Laundry in College Station, Texas, has teamed up with Hope’s Locker, an organization that helps homeless children within the area, to host a coat and blanket drive. “For us to be able to reach out and help however we can makes us feel good with what little bit we...
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The Laundry Doctor
Into the Mix
To Co-Mingle Wash-Dry-Fold Loads or Not? With Today's Larger Equipment, That Question Very Likely is Moot The key to a successful wash-dry-fold service is doing a better job than your customers can do for themselves. And, in past columns, we've discussed various ways...
The Business Mind
The Obstacle Becomes the Way
Dealing with the Challenges of Business Ownership "One of the secrets of life is to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones." – Jack Penn, plastic surgeon, sculptor and author Eight years ago, I wrote an article that appeared in PlanetLaundry magazine and was...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Saving on Utilities, Adding Wash-Dry-Fold, More…
I own a small self-service laundry, and I’ve recently been considering adding to drop-off wash-dry-fold service to my business. Are those types of services profitable, or will I just be wasting my time and money? Yes, wash-dry-fold services can be extremely...
Viewpoint
Reimagining Our Future Potential
Welcome to 2017! I’m honored to be serving as your Chairman of the Board for what I envision will be a historic year for the Coin Laundry Association. For the first time, we are embarking on a comprehensive process to reimagine the future potential of our trade...
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