May 27, 2025
When Utah Tech University (Utah Tech) athletics recently jumped from NCAA Division II to Division I, the University got serious…
May 22, 2025
You can’t argue it. Aesthetics and amenities matter. Customers relish the new and modern. And honestly, in terms of equipment,…
May 14, 2025
If you own or are planning to buy or build a multi-housing property (apartment complex, senior living residential property or…
May 7, 2025
Savvy laundry owners often glean revenue from multiple services, even when it means processing full-service work after hours. While growing…
May 1, 2025
It couldn’t be easier for government entities to purchase laundry solutions through Girbau North America. No matter your need, whether…
April 23, 2025
“We’re in a business where we accomplish our tasks quickly and accurately,” said Nick Determan, assistant athletic director for equipment…
April 17, 2025
Whether you own a vended laundry, or plan to develop one, be sure to consider the many ways to maximize…
April 9, 2025
Five fire districts in Butler County, Kan. (BUCO) recently purchased Continental Girbau® (Continental) washer-extractors for decontaminating and properly cleaning bunker…
April 1, 2025
SerClean, a Miami-based start up commercial laundry, is providing the local hospitality industry with premium, customer-focused laundry services. In its…
March 19, 2025
Veterinary clinics and hospitals work hard to eliminate the spread of disease through cross-contamination. Laundry items with birthing fluids, blood,…
May 22, 2025
You can’t argue it. Aesthetics and amenities matter. Customers relish the new and modern. And honestly, in terms of equipment, there’s nothing more striking than GS-Series Washers with the Genius Control (GS-Series Washers.) But it’s their functionality coupled with their aesthetics that make them a game-changer — today and down the road. In this column, I drill down on the…
May 14, 2025
If you own or are planning to buy or build a multi-housing property (apartment complex, senior living residential property or university/college dormitory), you’d be wise to seriously consider the addition of a central laundry, even when each living space has its own washer/dryer. When done right, a community on-site laundry does more than boost revenue. 1) Create an Additional Revenue…
May 7, 2025
Savvy laundry owners often glean revenue from multiple services, even when it means processing full-service work after hours. While growing the full-service side of business takes time, if it grows enough, it might become necessary to make key decisions about your business direction and goals.No laundry owner wants to get in the way of self-service customers in order to process…
April 17, 2025
Whether you own a vended laundry, or plan to develop one, be sure to consider the many ways to maximize your washer and dryer profit in order to reap more from your investment. Today’s washers feature programmable controls and capabilities to take your business to the next level. Read on for some tips on maximizing your washer profit. Add Ozone…
March 11, 2025
If your laundry does a good job processing drop-off laundry, then perhaps it’s time to expand your reach and go after anything full-service. That means pursuing both area residents and commercial accounts, and processing everything from clothes, towels, blankets and sheets to duvets, tabletops, napkins and quilts. Doing so involves an investment of time, space and technology, but the rewards…
February 20, 2025
Industry veteran Paul Hansen is in the business of buying, renovating and running laundries. His most recent laundry project — Wash Smart Laundry, in Chicago, involved a major renovation and retooling in order to return it to the community in peak operating condition. His goal? To provide customers the best possible laundry experience and services.Hansen knows laundry. He grew up…
January 28, 2025
A new, 9,000-square-foot laundry recently opened in Rockford, Ill., bringing a high-rental, low-income area renewed vitality and customers a quicker, more pleasant laundry experience. Kevin and Cindy Olson, who own three 24/7 Laundromats, went bigger and better on their newest store by investing in soft-mount over hard-mount washers, adding ozone, maximizing store efficiency and customer rotation rates, and tripling square…
January 14, 2025
Jeff Sitz comes from a long line of family members invested in the dry cleaning business. He owns City Cleaners, a fourth-generation dry cleaner in Akron, Ohio. He not only operates a robust restoration and dry cleaning business, he runs two high-speed laundries — branded Laundromat City — which are even more profitable.“I really enjoy the self-service laundry business,” said…
December 16, 2024
SmartWash, a new high-speed laundry in Fargo, N.D., was designed and equipped to maximize convenience, customer turnover and full- and self-service revenue. SmartWash features a 5,000-square-foot self-service laundry and a separate, 2,000-square-foot wash/dry/fold (WDF) space. Both harness soft-mount Continental Girbau Genius® Washers.Anchored by a Hornbocher’s grocery store, SmartWash is Fargo’s first new laundry in 20 years, according to co-owners James…
November 18, 2024
What makes the Genius Washer control better than other vended washer controls on the market? 1. A Large Touchscreen Interface. The 10-inch user touchscreen interface is the largest in the industry. It looks cool, is user friendly, displays up to three languages and is scratch/water/impact resistant. Customers love it! Store owners love it!2. Customizable Cycle Options. It offers one, two,…