Pandemic was new business challenge for Mississippi owner
George French is no stranger to owning a business during a crisis. Prior to the COVID-19 fallout, French had to navigate owning and operating multiple laundromats through Hurricane Katrina. French owns five laundromats throughout southern Mississippi, two of which he […]
Social media is topic of column for American Coin-Op
There’s really no way to overstate the value of social media and a strong online presence in the laundromat business today. During the current COVID-19 crisis, social media has been a vital resource in communicating to customers that a business […]
Compassion and communication keys to operating through the current crisis for Wash Ventures in Houston
How does one manage an essential laundry business through a pandemic? Well, if you ask Penny Garza, business operations manager for Wash Ventures’ three laundries in the Houston area, she’ll tell you at the onset of her answer there was a ton […]
Running a laundromat in the COVID-19 pandemic
Never did Paul Hansen, owner of five Chicago laundromats, think he would be running a business during a global pandemic. Hansen has been operating all five of Su Nueva Lavanderia’s southwest Chicago locations for the past 30+ years, with much success, and is the third generation of owners. However, he’s had […]
Distributors see opportunity in post-COVID-19 landscape
Together. That’s been the rally cry for many as we all adjust to the challenges of living and working through a pandemic. That same spirit joined a group of distributors of Alliance Laundry Systems brands for a roundtable discussion of […]
Huebsch distributor is going the extra mile to keep essential services up and running
Huebsch distributor HK Laundry Equipment has always shined in service and support. So, what’s changed in that regard during the COVID-19 crisis? In a word, nothing. In fact, they are going even further. In a recent video, HK owner Karl […]
Make sure you’re sharing expertise with customers
For laundromats, being an essential business is more than just wiping things down and keeping the open sign and lights on. Your business is one of very few that are open now. You want to give your customers peace of […]
Now is the time to communicate with your customers
No doubt that COVID-19 has us all more than a bit on edge. Vended laundries stand on the front lines, not only helping to keep the spread of the virus in check, but also serving as community centers, where customers […]
10 Reasons to Replace Laundry Equipment
If you own or operate a laundromat with outdated equipment that requires consistent repairs, you probably have a hard time competing with other businesses that have new equipment. Instead of watching your customer base decline week after week and accepting […]
Let technology bridge the distance gap between stores
If you’re a laundromat owner, you already know location is one of the key elements to a store’s success. Ideal locations include areas with a high number of rental properties or apartment complexes, college campuses, schools, or neighborhoods near shopping […]
5 Ways to Wash Out the Laundromat Competition
It can be challenging to make your laundromat stand out from the competition, especially when customers find themselves in a market saturated with options. Don’t fret, because there are steps you can take to wash out the competition and make […]
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