PlanetLaundry Podcast
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CLA’s COO, Michael Sokolowski, at the PlanetLaundry Booth
Chief Operating Office and veteran of the laundry business, Michael Sokolowski, will be present at the PlanetLaundry booth (Booth #811) at The Clean Show in Las Vegas on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. He will be available to answer any questions about getting into...
‘One Laundry at a Time’
Decorated War Hero Reinvents Himself as a Successful Multi-Laundry Owner It takes more than one unscrupulous shopping mall owner to rattle Bill Pederson. With more than 100 combat missions flown as a U.S. Air Force flight medic, there’s not much that civilian life –...
Getting Down to Business
A Five-Phase Approach for Developing a Profitable Commercial Laundry Service As a vended laundry owner, you outlay a lot of money in store development, permitting, construction and equipment. So why not make that investment as fruitful as possible? Fully utilize idle...
Headlines
Huebsch Honors Store Owners of the Quarter
Huebsch recently named John and Ceara Templin as its Store Owners of the Quarter. A year ago, the Templins opened Laundry Lounge in Winslow, Maine. And, since then, the store has become a destination for many customers – some who travel more than an hour to use the...
Bracing for Impact
Sewer Impact or Tap Fees Are a Reality in the Vended Laundry Industry – But That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Fight Back As commercial real estate rents continue to rise and more markets are being characterized as “mature" (with more than a few established laundromats in...
GAO Study: Switching to $1 Coin Not Cost-Effective
A recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that replacing the $1 note with a $1 coin would likely result in a net loss to the government over 30 years. The GAO discovered that the government would incur a loss of about $611 million if notes were...
Sales Tax Threat Heats Up in Connecticut
A tax threat for vended laundries has been heating up in Connecticut in recent months. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled his state budget plan, which includes an expansion of the sales tax base to include new services – including laundry services. As of...
Statewide Laundry Equipment Hosts Investment Seminars
Statewide Laundry Equipment recently wrapped up two successful investment seminars in the Atlanta area. These educational sessions featured more than 30 attendees and were held in order to present some key insights for those considering investing in and looking to...
Western State Design to Host Service Seminars
Western State Design will host four free service seminars developed to help vended laundry operators learn best practices for optimal operation and maintenance of Dexter Laundry equipment. These training sessions will be conducted by Dexter factory representatives and...
CSC ServiceWorks Adds Hawkinson, Graf to Board of Directors
CSC ServiceWorks, Inc. has appointed two new members to the company’s Board of Directors. They are Alex Hawkinson, founder and former CEO of SmartThings, the largest consumer Internet of Things platform in the world; and Rick Graf, president and CEO of Pinnacle, one...
Dexter Laundry Salutes Top-Producing Distributor
Western State Design, headquartered in Hayward, Calif., recently received Dexter Laundry’s 2018 “#1 in Dexter Sales Worldwide" Award at the manufacturer’s annual conference in Waikiki, Hawaii. It marked the 12th consecutive year that WSD has achieved this honor. The...
By the Numbers
Whether Selecting a New Laundry Site or Keeping an Established Store Thriving, Industry Experts Reveal the Data You Need to Know The age-old adage for retail success – which most certainly includes vended laundry businesses – has long and invariably been, “Location,...
Laundrylux Acquires Automated Laundry Systems
Laundrylux recently acquired Automated Laundry Systems, based in Jacksonville, Fla. The distributorship is led by Don and Kristen Packard. “We are delighted to partner with Don and Kristen, who are sophisticated business leaders aligned with our strategic vision,"...
CG West, Elite Business Investments to Host Pre-Clean Open House
Continental Girbau West and Elite Business Investments will co-host a Pre-Clean Preview Open House on Saturday, May 4, at CG West’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The event – scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – is open to all southern California vended...
Low Cost Manufacturing Names New VP
Low Cost Manufacturing Inc. has named Ken MacKay as the company’s new vice president of parts, sales and distribution. Prior to joining LCM, MacKay spent 12 years overseeing the parts department for a major machinery dealer in the laundry industry. He was responsible...
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This Month's Issue
- Beyond Our Borders: A Look at the International Laundromat Market
- Business Management: How a POS System Can Add Value for You and Your Customers
- Guest Feature: Embracing Technology – The Digital Evolution of the Laundromat Industry
- Women in Vended Laundry: An Interview with Lisa Mahan of Daniels Equipment Company
- And More…
THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS
Industry News
CLA, LaundryCares Name Project Manager
The Coin Laundry Association and its charitable organization – the LaundryCares Foundation – jointly have named Tanisha Moore as project manager. Moore, who joined the CLA in 2015, has served the association in various managerial roles, from membership services to...
Creating the Right Atmosphere
An Interview with Mike Kelly of Atmosphere TV Mike Kelly began his sales and marketing career in the wine and spirits industry, having built and executed marketing programs for some of the largest spirits brands in the world. “When I came across the opportunity to...
Speed Queen Laundromat Franchise to Open Flagship Location
Speed Queen has announced the construction of its flagship laundromat in support of the brand’s franchise model. The 12,250-square-foot store, located in Chicago, is scheduled to open this spring and will feature an array of equipment, with washer capacities ranging...
Venturing into the Future
An Interview with Clean Ventures Managing Director Peter Stern Peter Stern is the managing director of Clean Ventures, a newly formed venture capital fund created to attract and invest in growth-stage laundry companies. Stern also serves as senior vice president of...
Eastern Funding Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Eastern Funding LLC recently named Nancy Robles its chief operating officer. Robles previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations and compliance officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for all of the company’s day-to-day...
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The Laundry Doctor
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The Business Mind
Attend to Your Attendants
Understanding the Individual Nature of Your Employees Will Make You a More Successful Laundry Owner It is generally accepted that there are – give or take – approximately 30,000 self-service laundries operating within the United States. Therefore, it's likely safe to...
Wash With Wally
Wash with Wally: Equipment Questions, Water Quality Issues and More…
I currently own two self-service laundries; however, my lease will soon expire at one of my stores, and the landlord has already indicated that he won't renew it. Fortunately, I've found another location that is suitable, and I'm considering using my current equipment...
Viewpoint
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Digital Marketing
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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.
