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April 25, 2024
Even before a pandemic took the world by storm, athletic programs concerned themselves with fighting and reducing the spread of…
April 17, 2024
The Launderie Room, a small, high-speed vended laundry on the main drag of downtown Erie, Penn., is located in the…
April 4, 2024
A lot of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities mistakenly purchase washers and dryers from local appliance and big-box stores…
March 26, 2024
In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into…
March 11, 2024
Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over…
February 27, 2024
More and more dry cleaners looking to diversify are embracing the vended laundry business. And for good reason. By adding…
April 17, 2024
The Launderie Room, a small, high-speed vended laundry on the main drag of downtown Erie, Penn., is located in the City’s designated redevelopment zone. Opened in 2020, it offers a coffee shop feel, vinyl wood floors, bright colors, free WIFI, charging stations, Continental Girbau high-speed ExpressWash® and ExpressDry® laundry equipment, and walls adorning local art. Co-owners Angela Magee and Melissa…
January 23, 2024
Don’t wait to elevate your laundry until it’s time for a complete retool. Think about how you can make little upgrades along the way. Why? Because small improvements in technology and offerings can make a big difference in how well you attract and retain customers. Always be on the lookout for ways to differentiate your laundry, improve processes and boost…
October 25, 2023
There are many variables to consider when hunting a location to develop a new laundry. Making a good choice will set your business up for success. After all, a good location is key to bringing customers in the door. Read on for more location musts: 1. Connect with Your Local Laundry Equipment Distributor Whether you have a location in mind,…
September 13, 2023
Art Jaeger owns four vended laundries in California: Valencia Express Laundry Center, in Valencia; Simi Valley Laundry Center, in Simi Valley; Santa Clarita Express Laundry Center, in Santa Clarita; and The Oaks Laundry Express Laundry Center, in Sherman Oaks. Throughout his 21-year laundry career, he’s become well known in the industry for his insight and outreach related to helping others…
September 7, 2023
The question isn’t whether you should grow the full-service side of your business, it’s why wouldn’t you? Harnessing the right technology and equipment, you can enter new commercial and residential markets; process more laundry than ever before; and fully utilize attendants and idle machines. Full-service laundry income, which can make up between 15 and 40 percent of total store revenue,…
August 28, 2023
A growing number of vended laundries offer full-service wash-dry-fold and or residential/commercial laundry services. And for good reason. Through this diversification of services, laundries can better penetrate their demographic and geographical service area for additional revenue and profit! But, to do it well, planning is essential. So, if your goal is to develop or renovate a vended laundry — and…
April 18, 2023
As a vended laundry investor, be as certain as possible that your money and efforts result in a successful, profitable outcome. As you look to invest in an existing vended laundry, or develop a new one from scratch, there are multiple critical factors to consider that will ultimately shape your business’ success. Nobody understands those factors — site selection, store…
February 14, 2023
Whether you’re purchasing and renovating an existing vended laundry, or starting one from scratch, a Pro forma income statement is one of an investor’s most important tools in not only attaining financing, but understanding your business’ revenue and expenses projections. It helps you plan, predict, control and analyze the risks associated with your laundry’s funds. Moreover, it can highlight different…
November 15, 2022
In many settings utility, real estate and rent costs are on the rise, which makes doing business tricky. Luckily, for the vended laundry owner, there are many concrete ways to effectively combat costs, while simultaneously strengthening customer turnover. Read on for constructive tips for renewing your laundry for maximized revenue and profit. As always, call on your equipment distributor to…
October 11, 2022
In the vended laundry world, there are ways to boost profit and revenue simply by giving customers what they most want. In this column, I’ll detail tried-and-proven service additions that enhance customer convenience, as well as new, trending offerings that help you stand apart from your competition. Both contribute to stronger revenue and profits. Vending Machines Whether these machines vend…