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The Urban Laundromat Renewal
Maximizing Turnover, Revenue and Profit In many urban settings, utility, real estate and rent costs are on the rise, which makes doing business there tricky. Luckily, for the vended laundry owner, there are many concrete ways to effectively combat costs, while...
The New ‘Green’ Standard
Running a Sustainable, Eco-Conscious Laundry Business is Good for the Planet – And Great for Your Bottom Line Sixty-two degrees. That was the average global temperature this past July, making it the hottest month on record, dating back to 1880. Last July also marked...
Forward Progress
An Interview with 4WARD Energy Solutions President Chris Ward Chris Ward is the president and founder of 4WARD Energy Solutions, a national energy consultant firm in Houston.4WARD focuses on educating commercial and residential clients as to their options to...
Headlines
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...
Wash with Wally: Removing Permanent Marker Stains
How can I best remove black, permanent marker stains from a pair of heavy-duty, brown duck fabric coveralls? Any leads you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Admittedly, some black marker stains can be very difficult to remove, especially if the spots have been...
HappyNest Expands into Denver Market
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest is now available in the Denver area through the company’s new partner, Sunshine Cleaners & Laundromat, based in Arvada, Colo. “HappyNest is sweeping the country with our latest location in the Denver area,” said John...
Are You a Procrastinator?
The Time You’re Wasting is Costing You Money, Customers and the Opportunity to Reach Your Full Potential While attending Michigan State University as an undergraduate, I served as the student manager of the varsity tennis team. One particularly freezing January...
GNA Honors 2020 Distributors of the Year
Girbau North America recently recognized several distributors for outstanding sales and service in 2020. Fowler Laundry Solutions, based in Union, N.J., received the Vended Laundry and Multi-Housing Distributor of the Year awards; Sunshine Sales, headquartered in...
Speed Queen Adds Alliance Laundry Equipment to Distributor Network
Speed Queen recently announced the addition of Alliance Laundry Equipment to its distributor network. Alliance Laundry Equipment will represent the Speed Queen brand throughout Utah and Colorado, as well as parts of Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. The company will take on...
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...
HappyNest Names Chief Revenue Officer
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has named Jeanne Hopkins its new chief revenue officer. Hopkins has 30 years of experience in marketing technology and data, with a reputation for building sustainable customer and team relationships while bridging the gap...
What’s Your Value Proposition?
Understanding and Leveraging This Concept Will Elevate Your Laundromat Business to New Levels of Success and Profitability What if I told you that you could increase your prices anywhere from 25 percent to 100 percent and end up with a stronger, healthier business....
Starchup, Laundry Locker Announce License Agreement
Starchup Inc. and Laundry Locker Inc. (dba DropLocker) have entered into a strategic agreement to license DropLocker’s patents and other intellectual property related to the storage, pickup and delivery of laundry, drycleaning and household items to lockers and...
Just Who Do You Think You Are?
It’s Not a Trick Question, But the Future of Your Laundromat Business Depends on the Answer Have you been to a Dollar Tree lately? Now there’s an organization that knows exactly what it is and who they want to be – and they’re proud of it. After all, just look at the...
Coming to Their Senses
Leverage the Five Senses to Impact Consumer Behavior As members of the human race, we all experience the world largely through our senses. And, by the way, so does the animal kingdom. However, unlike animals, we also boast well-developed intellectual skills that can...
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This Month's Issue
- Fast Forward: Industry Insiders Review the Past Year – And Unveil the Key Factors That Likely Will Shape the Laundromat Business in 2025
- Business Profile: The Community-Driven Mission Behind Wash Bar Laundromats
- Company Close-Up: Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales Sets the Standard for Industry Excellence and Innovation
- Women in Vended Laundry: An Interview with Samantha Peters of Advanced Laundry Systems
- And More…
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Industry News
LaundryCares Teams with Kansas City Public Schools to Promote Literacy
Pre-school students from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools recently gathered in front of Leah’s Laundromat on the Q for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the unveiling of a new Family Read, Play & Learn space at the Kansas City store. This initiative is...
HappyNest Partners with Arkansas Laundromat
Laundry pickup-and-delivery service HappyNest has expanded into the Arkansas market through new laundromat partner Washarama, based in Fayetteville. With this partnership, HappyNest laundry services are now available to residents and businesses in the northwest region...
Whirlpool Adds to Commercial Laundry Leadership Team
Whirlpool Corp. recently appointed new leadership members to its commercial laundry organization. Dave Stimac, general manager of commercial laundry, has transitioned and assumed the role of senior director, supply chain strategy and operations. He will be responsible...
Alliance Laundry Systems Launches Charitable Initiative
Alliance Laundry Systems has announced the launch of Alliance Laundry Cares, the company’s new charitable giving initiative. Through Alliance Laundry Cares, the company will address the basic need for cleanliness, comfort and dignity for those most vulnerable in the...
GNA Honors OPL Distributor of the Year
Girbau North America recently presented Aadvantage Laundry Systems – headquartered in Garland, Texas – with the distributorship’s second consecutive GNA On-Premises Laundry Distributor of the Year Award for outstanding sales and service performance within the OPL...
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Columns
The Laundry Doctor
The Down and Dirty
Originally posted - May 25, 2012 We're going to discuss oil and grease – and the tough, nasty stains they leave on our customers' garments. More importantly, we're going to talk about how to grow your drop-off laundry business by effectively tackling those seemingly...
The Business Mind
Head Games
The Psychological Aspects of Entrepreneurship – And the Six Primary Emotions That Inevitably Grip All Business OwnersA number of years ago, it was quite common in Detroit and other larger cities to have actual elevator operators in tall buildings. And, while riding in...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Mat Rental, Marker Stains and More…
I have landed a commercial account with the local sewer and water department, washing their leather gloves. But I am having trouble getting the gloves soft and pliable. I also could use some tips on how to remove all of the dirt, grime and grease on them. I would...
Viewpoint
Iowa Laundry Owners Get a Big Raise
"Is this heaven?" "It's Iowa." "Iowa? Could have sworn it was heaven…" – "Field of Dreams" (1989) While the specters of baseball players past may have confused Iowa for heaven in the movie, you wouldn't blame Hawkeye laundry owners for thinking they're living in the...
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