November 20, 2024
Hospitality laundries require highly programmable and productive washers in order to save time and decrease labor costs; improve efficiency through…
November 18, 2024
What makes the Genius Washer control better than other vended washer controls on the market? 1. A Large Touchscreen Interface.…
November 11, 2024
Home to America’s largest indoor waterpark, the 997-room Kalahari Resort (Kalahari), in Round Rock, Texas, offers families an all-underone- roof…
November 5, 2024
When you’re thinking of financing a laundry project, contact your distributor first! They work closely with lending institutions to offer…
October 29, 2024
Delivering “a new way to live built on community,” WeLive, in New York City, allows guests to rent fully furnished…
October 29, 2024
Constructed to appeal to New York City commuters and young professionals, The Modern — in Fort Lee, N.J. — is…
October 29, 2024
Veterinary clinics and hospitals work hard to eliminate the spread of disease through cross-contamination. Laundry items with birthing fluids, blood,…
October 21, 2024
The Oshkosh Fire Dept., in Oshkosh Wis., takes the health of their firefighters seriously. That's why, in 2023, the department…
October 2, 2024
McPherson College, in McPherson, Kan., recently upgraded an athletic laundry dedicated to its baseball, volleyball, softball and men’s and women’s…
September 27, 2024
By embracing a stepped approach to laundry automation, Whistler Laundry Inc., in Whistler, B.C., increased production 90 percent in just…
April 20, 2022
Machine flexibility is critical to how your laundry functions now and into the future. Laundry owners with flexible equipment are at an advantage. They have the ability to alter machine locations, programming and vending. Some even have the adaptability to add critical features to meet CDC laundering guidelines and/or provide disinfection. So what do you look for when it comes…
March 23, 2022
An exciting movement is taking hold within the laundry industry. More and more laundries are serving as community hubs, where giving back is as important as receiving. Today, the neighborhood laundry is often more than just a place where people wash clothes once weekly. Rather, it delivers multiple services, provides a comfortable enjoyable place to hang out, and initiates and…
March 22, 2022
There’s no doubt that the “laundry service center” concept is gaining ground within our industry. And for good reason. A true laundry service center packs multiple services into the laundry footprint. Owners of laundry service centers, as a result, enjoy favorable financing; a diverse revenue-generating portfolio; more protection from economic downturns; fewer competitors within a given geographic area; and generally,…
February 28, 2022
Many new vended laundry investors resist the idea of including large-capacity washers (80- to 130-pound capacity) as part of their equipment mix. Some say they can’t imagine anyone needing a machine that big. Others don’t want the expense of a big machine. Still, others don’t want to sacrifice smaller machines to make space for massive-sized machines. Sadly, these investors will…
February 28, 2022
All vended laundries are different and cater to a unique demographic. No two locations are the same. In order to maximize revenue generated from that demographic, it makes sense to appeal to its diversity. Consider offering services — from your laundry hub — that go beyond the self-service customer. Create services that appeal to homeowners, professionals, singles and nearby businesses.…
February 28, 2022
It’s an animal all its own, so when negotiating a commercial property lease for a vended laundry, do your research. Your lease will be among your biggest expenses. So it’s important to understand the various types of commercial leases and how to negotiate them in your favor. Read on for a quick lesson. Key Things to Know When negotiating a…