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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?...
Making Laundry Cool
A Look at Seven of the Most Interesting Laundromats in America Going to the laundromat to do the week’s laundry can be a rather dull and tedious chore. No doubt about it. Then again, who says laundromats can’t be cool and fun? Across the U.S., creative store owners...
Special Report: Getting the Job Done
How the Labor Crisis Has Impacted the Laundromat Industry – And How Owners Are Coping and Adjusting Their Operations As the economy continues to awaken from an 18-month, pandemic-induced slumber, the job market seems to be shape-shifting in ways many small-business...
Headlines
Top Tax Trends of 2022
According to MultiState Associates, a state and local government relations firm based in Alexandria, Va., here are some of the top tax trends for 2022: Record Revenues: Nearly every state has taken in record revenue. No state is projecting a budget shortfall for FY...
CCI, Curbside Laundries Announce Software Integration
Curbside Laundries has integrated its wash-and-fold point-of-sale software with the LaundryCard and FasCard payment systems from Card Concepts Inc. – with both companies’ solutions now working together to centralize purchases, account balances, refunds, reporting and...
Laundroworks, Wash-Dry-Fold POS Team Up
Laundroworks, a manufacturer of card-based payment systems for laundry machines, has partnered with laundromat point-of-sale provider Wash-Dry-Fold POS to bridge the gap between self-service and wash-dry-fold laundry. Utilizing a new integration between the two...
HappyNest Expands into Orlando Market
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest is now available in Orlando, Fla., through its new partner, Laundromart Northgate. HappyNest’s offerings are available to residents and businesses in areas of Orange County, as well as Seminole County. “Partnering with...
No Changes to Commercial Washer Energy Standards
The Department of Energy has announced that it will propose no immediate changes to the current energy conservation standards for commercial clothes washers. This decision is consistent with – and thanks in part to – prior joint comments on the topic by the Coin...
Locked and Loaded
Are Lockers the Answer to Building a Profitable, Round-the-Clock WDF Operation? I’ve recently had a number of store owners approach me about the use of lockers for their laundry operations. At The Laundry Doctor, we’ve been utilizing lockers to help facilitate the...
Finding Your Dream Laundromat
Industry Experts Share the Leading Characteristics of a Winning Laundry Location “Location, location, location.” You’ve heard it hundreds of times. It’s the key to retail success. It’s your magic wand to laundromat riches. Just find that ideal location. But what makes...
HappyNest Signs New Partners in Connecticut
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has signed two laundromat partner agreements to service Hartford and Niantic, Conn. Super Spin Laundromat is providing HappyNest offerings in Hartford County, while Mainstreet Laundromat is serving the residents and...
Clean Rite, Laundromax to Donate Free Laundry Loads
On April 15 – which is National Laundry Day – the more than 70 Laundromax and Clean Rite Center laundromat locations across New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Ohio each will give away one free laundry load to customers. Obtaining a free laundry load will be...
CLA Speaks Out Against California Microfiber Legislation
The Coin Laundry Association recently reached out to the California State Assembly regarding AB 1724, proposed legislation that would impact washing machines in that state. In a letter to the chair and vice chair of the state assembly, CLA President and CEO Brian...
Mint Continues to Encourage the Public to ‘Get Coins Moving’
The United States Mint continues to ask the public for its help in getting coins moving – through the use of exact change when making purchases or by turning them in for cash at coin-recycling kiosks. You also may be able to redeem coins for cash at financial...
Whirlpool Receives Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as a winner in the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for its outstanding achievement in the categories of Operational Excellence and Enterprise Integration and Technology. This recognition was given for the company’s Project...
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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)
- And More…
THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS
Industry News
Clean Brands Offers Laundry Services at U.S. Military Bases
Clean Brands has begun offering an array of cleaning and garment-care services at the Exchanges at U.S. Army and Air Force bases across the U.S. As part of the agreement, Clean Brands will provide laundry and drycleaning services in several formats. Those could...
Laundry Luv, LaundryCares Team Up for Free Laundry Event in Texas
The LaundryCares Foundation will welcome the community of Abilene, Texas, to experience a Free Laundry and Literacy Day event at Laundry Luv on December 7. Guests can enjoy complimentary laundry services and cleaning products, plus free food and fun activities for...
Whirlpool Named to 2022 Seramount Inclusion Index
Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as an inclusive workplace by Seramount’s sixth annual Inclusion Index. The Inclusion Index helps organizations understand trends and opportunities in demographic representation; creates a road map to drive internal change; and...
CLA Hosts Inaugural WDF Workshop
Trade Association Holds Two-Day Event Focused on Full-Service Laundry Operations Nearly 200 laundromat owners and garment-care professionals – as well as those simply doing their initial due diligence on the wash-dry-fold, pickup-and-delivery, and commercial accounts...
CSC ServiceWorks Names Co-CEOs
CSC ServiceWorks Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Eric Robinson and Rod Castellanos co-chief executive officers and members of the board. “I’m honored to join Rod as co-CEO to lead and accelerate our company toward the opportunities...
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Columns
The Laundry Doctor
Choosing the Right Partner
Finding a Quality Drycleaner and Negotiating a Favorable Arrangement Are Critical to the Growth of Your Business I've recently received a flurry of calls from laundry owners who offer home delivery of their wash-dry-fold product and are now looking to expand that...
The Business Mind
Spread Your Wings – And Don’t Look Back
It May Be Time to Give Your Vended Laundry Operation a Reboot “There ain’t no future living in the past" – George “Sparky" Anderson, former Major League Baseball manager Human organisms come equipped with memories for a good reason. One is to retain things learned,...
Wash With Wally
Wash-Dry-Fold: Neutralizing pH Levels
I do a lot of drop-off laundry at my store. In the past, you’ve suggested using a built detergent for heavily stained and/or oily items. I took your advice, and the wash-dry-fold garments are definitely getting clean – but some of them are coming out stiff and...
Viewpoint
An Excellent Opportunity
Five years ago, the Coin Laundry Association launched its Excellence in Laundry Conference. This year marked the third biennial event, and plans are already in place for the 2018 event. Given that, I want to share a few of my own takeaways from this year's Excellence...
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