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Aiming High
Originally posted - Feb issue/2012 Corporate Pilot Opens New Laundry in College Town Ross Razak's work hours are hardly 9 to 5. So, he was looking to start a small business with just as much flexibility. Not surprisingly, he found exactly what he was looking for in...
Bank on It!
Originally posted - June issue/2012 Former Banking Executive Cashes in with Eco-Friendly Coin Laundry After more than 30 years in the financial industry, Connie Ihrke finally knows what she wants to be when she grows up. A coin laundry owner. "In the banking business,...
Controlling His Own Destiny
Originally posted - May issue/2012 Memphis Laundry Owner Builds Strong Following, Plans Two More Locations Phil Arvin's self-service laundry business is nothing like his "day job." And that's one of the aspects he really enjoys about his year-old entrepreneurial...
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A Low-Maintenance Investment in Your Business
Three Common Maintenance Issues – And How to Prevent Them Just one out-of-order machine can seem rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Right? Not so fast. In the long-term, downtime means lost revenue and frustrated customers. When easily prevented...
Business Bio: Waters Express Laundry Center
Phillip and Lois Irwin Waters Express Laundry Center Tampa, Fla. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Phil Irwin is retired from the United States Air Force and is a former McDonald's franchisee, with three locations. Store Opening December 2013 Business Hours •...
WashClub Partners with Texas Laundry Business
Licensing Agreement with Wash It Kwik Brings On-Demand Pickup and Delivery to the Dallas Market WashClub, a tech-based laundry and drycleaning company with on-demand pickup and delivery in New York City, is rolling out its services in the Dallas area through a...
WASH Laundry CIO Featured at Microsoft Business Event
John Buccola Speaks at Convergence 2015 in Atlanta WASH Laundry Chief Information Officer John Buccola recently served as a featured speaker at the keynote presentation during Convergence 2015, which is Microsoft Corp.'s premier event for its business community....
Laundry City
John Pinnock Laundry City Baltimore, Md. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Pinnock was a consulting arborist, as well as involved in real estate investment. Store Opening November 15, 2014 Business Hours Laundry City is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week....
CLA Announces Clean 2015 Educational Lineup, Recognizes Show Sponsors
As the Coin Laundry Association gears up for this year's Clean Show, the organization has recognized the 2015 signature sponsors that are making the group's lineup of educational sessions, networking opportunities and social receptions possible. To be held April 16-19...
Alliance’s Customer Service Program Honored
‘Customer One' Initiatives Earn Silver Stevie Award Alliance Laundry Systems recently earned a Silver Stevie Award in the 9th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service Program. Alliance was recognized specifically for the achievements of its customer...
Electrolux, Laundrylux Celebrate 60-Year Partnership
Electrolux AB President and CEO Keith McLoughlin recently invited Laundrylux CEO Neal Milch to Sweden for a special ceremony. On behalf of Electrolux, McLoughlin presented Milch with a crystal award to commemorate 60 years of doing business together. "We have a unique...
The Coin Laundry Association Announces 2015 Clean Show Lineup, Recognizes Sponsors
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – March 5, 2015 - The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) is proud to be a part of this year's Clean Show. The association also recognized the 2015 signature sponsors who are making the CLA lineup of educational, networking and social receptions...
Huebsch Names Store Owner of the Quarter
Convenience Store/Gas Station Owner Grows Business with Adjoining Self-Service Laundry Huebsch has named Raj Patel its latest recipient of the company's Store Owner of the Quarter Award for Speed Coin Laundry, a self-service laundry adjacent to his convenience store...
The Coin Laundry Association Announces 2015 Clean Show Lineup, Recognizes Sponsors
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – March 5, 2015 - The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) is proud to be a part of this year's Clean Show. The association also recognized the 2015 signature sponsors who are making the CLA lineup of educational, networking and social receptions...
The Coin Laundry Association Announces 2015 Clean Show Lineup, Recognizes Sponsors
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – March 5, 2015 - The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) is proud to be a part of this year's Clean Show. The association also recognized the 2015 signature sponsors who are making the CLA lineup of educational, networking and social receptions...
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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…
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Industry News
CG West to Host Vended Laundry Profit Symposium
Continental Girbau West will host its Conference of Champions Profit Symposium on April 7 at the company's headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. This event - which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - is expected to draw laundry owners and prospective investors...
An “Excellence” [sic] Opportunity to Connect with Manufacturers
As you may know, the Coin Laundry Association's biennial conference, Excellence in Laundry, takes place May 16-17, 2018 in Naples, Fla., at the luxurious Naples Grande Beach Resort. While the fun, education, and camaraderie will appeal to all of the attendees, one...
CLEC Completes Purchase of Texas Laundry Service
Commercial and Coin Laundry Equipment Co. has completed its purchase of Texas Laundry Service Co. This is the third acquisition for the Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based laundry equipment distributor. "Texas Laundry was a perfect fit for our company as we expand throughout the...
Apartment Completions Hit 30-Year High in 2017, Vacancy Rate Increases
Apartment completions reached a 30-year high in 2017 and beat the 2016 level by 30 percent, according to a report in Multifamily Executive. Last year, 364,713 units were completed in the 150 largest U.S. metros, more than doubling the long-term average and growing the...
Industry Veteran Becomes a First-Time Store Owner
The new Pepper's Express Laundry Center recently opened for business in Mooresville, Ind. – with a familiar name in a not-so-familiar role.The 4,800-square-foot vended laundry is designed to enhance and quicken the laundry process, according to the owners Jim and...
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