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‘More Than Just a Place to Wash Your Clothes’
Chicago Owner Points to a Number of Reasons Why Childhood Literacy in Laundromats Makes Good Sense Paul Hansen’s business plan has always included making his laundromats an integral part of the neighborhoods he serves. From regularly hosting free laundry days at his...
60 Years… And Counting
An Interview with Laundromat Owner Frank Lambing Frank Lambing is one of the laundromat industry’s true pioneers. He opened Lamb Launderette on his family’s farmland in Williamstown, N.J., in 1961. And he’s never looked back. Today, still in the very same location,...
Laundry’s Changing Landscape
From Branded Concept Stores to Franchise Opportunities, Laundromat Investors Have Never Had More Choices “I hate that word ‘franchise.’ It always makes me think of French fries.” – Sigourney Weaver French fries? Yes. Cheeseburgers? Definitely. Dirty laundry? Maybe not...
Headlines
Idaho Laundry Business Focuses on Childhood Literacy
General Laundry Co. in Victor, Idaho, has partnered with the Valley of the Tetons Library to install a LaundryCares’ Family Read, Play & Learn Center within the laundromat. In addition to a wide selection of quality children’s books, the literacy-rich space...
Playing the Numbers Game
A Closer Look at the Operational Metrics and Key Data Laundromat Owners Should Monitor to Stay on Track for Success In the February issue of PlanetLaundry, some of the most successful laundromat operators in the U.S. shared the key performance indicators they use to...
Mr Jeff Opens Franchise in Miami Market
Home-delivery laundry service Mr Jeff opened its first Florida location in Coral Gables on March 16. The new Mr Jeff location is owned and operated by local entrepreneur and Miami resident Sergio Aguirre. “After learning Mr Jeff was expanding into the United States, I...
Rinse Buys FlyCleaners, Launches in New York City
Laundry and drycleaning service Rinse recently acquired its New York-based competitor, FlyCleaners, and has launched in New York City. Founded by Ajay Prakash, James Joun and Sam Cheng, the San Francisco-based startup said it will expand its laundry...
Pickup-and-Delivery Pricing Done Right
Are You Charging ‘By the Bag’ or ‘By the Pound?’ I don’t think any of us would be surprised to hear that pickup and delivery is the hot topic in our industry today. In fact, this month I presented a keynote presentation on this very topic at the inaugural Laundromat...
Laundromat Contributes to Local Nonprofit
Washin’ Coin Laundry, based in Anniston, Ala., recently donated a percentage of the proceeds from its operations to 2nd Chance Inc., a local nonprofit group that provides support for the victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Laundry owner Ken Barrett presented a check...
Whirlpool Commits to ‘Low-Carbon’ Future
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a...
Smooth Operators (Part 2)
From Preventive Maintenance to Equipment Repair, Store Owners Share Key Strategies for Keeping Their Laundromats Running Smoothly and Profitably [This is the second of a two-part feature article. You can read Part One here.] In a continuation of PlanetLaundry's March...
Curbside Laundries Announces Client Appreciation Dinner
Curbside Laundries will host a dinner reception on July 29 – the day before the opening of Clean 2022 – in appreciation of the company’s clients. According to the company, more than 130 Curbside clients will be attendance at the free dinner reception in Atlanta, which...
Attendee Registration Now Open for Clean ’22
Attendee registration for this year’s Clean Show has officially opened. The four-day event – to be held from July 30 through August 2 in Atlanta – will attract thousands of laundry and textile-care industry professionals from all around the world to discover the...
Smooth Operators (Part 1)
From Preventive Maintenance to Equipment Repair, Store Owners Share Key Strategies for Keeping Their Laundromats Running Smoothly and Profitably Houston laundromat owner Rob Maes was still a newcomer to the industry when he received his first wake-up call, as to the...
Ohio Laundry Assists Locals in Need
Since opening last summer, Super Clean Laundromat in Akron, Ohio, has been working with local organizations to help those experiencing hardship access laundry services. Owners Raj and Savita Verma – a couple from Punjab, India – moved to the U.S. 12 years ago and...
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This Month's Issue
- Get Clear to Keep it Clean: Find Focus to Maximize Your Marketing Efforts
- Women In Laundry: From the Washroom to the Boardroom
- Store Profile: Southern Suds Changing the Game
- Member Spotlight: Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems
- And More…
THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS
Industry News
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...
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...
FROM YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Columns
The Laundry Doctor
Talk to Your Customers
Originally posted - May 16, 2013 A topic that has been causing some buzz within the self-service laundry industry in recent years is online marketing. And with good reason - it works! Therefore, this month, I'd like to discuss promoting your laundry business online -...
The Business Mind
Head ‘Em off at the Pass
Use Preemptive Marketing to Outshine Even Your Toughest Competition Are you are sitting down? I hope so, because what I am about to relay to you may be the single most amazingly powerful marketing technique anyone could ever use. Yet… I have never seen it done in the...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Treating Smoke-Damaged Garments
I’ve been approached by an insurance company to launder clothing and bedding that has been damaged by smoke from house fires. Before I accept the offer, I was wondering if smoke-damaged clothing requires any special care. Also, is there any special way to treat...
Viewpoint
To Homeowners, You’re Selling Convenience and Time
At my store, roughly 40 percent of my overall laundry business comes from homeowners who actually own their own washers and dryers? In fact, I would argue that, in many markets across the country, this demographic is gradually becoming more of a mainstream...
Digital Marketing
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