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Willard’s Laundromat And Café, The Washboard Café

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Walking into The Washboard Café, guests are welcomed by the aromas of brewing coffee and fresh laundry detergent, a one-of-a-kind experience in the Ozarks. In preparation for its two-year anniversary, Willard’s laundromat café has also opened its own in-house donut shop. The Washboard Café, located at 520 E Jackson St Suite A, Willard, MO 65781. Co-owner Josie Wodtke said she arrives at the café around 3:30 a.m. each morning to start making a fresh batch for the day. Usually, all the pastries are sold by noon. In addition to traditional glazed donuts and long johns, the café serves muffins, scones, … Continue reading Willard’s Laundromat And Café, The Washboard Café

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New AI Product For Laundromat Operators and Dry Cleaners

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Turns is now connected with your personalize AI copilot for your laundromat or cleaners business. First task that this auto pilot would automate is to search for data and insights across the Turns eco-system. Currently they are an ever growing platform for laundromats and cleaners and as they go deeper and capture more workflows on the platform, they have a unique ability to provide terrific and key insights for our operators about all aspects of their laundromat or cleaners from running successful drop-offs, to success pickup and delivery and routes, to running marketing programs and loyalty programs. In the past few months of … Continue reading New AI Product For Laundromat Operators and Dry Cleaners

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Economic Analysis of a Laundromat

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Planning on buying a laundromat?  It doesn’t matter if it’s based in Los Angeles, or in the Midwest, you must conduct an economic analysis of that laundromat because, this will help you to really know the profitability of the business that you’re investing in.  In this article we will offer you a breakdown that you can use to do an economic analysis of a laundromat.  What Does an Average Laundromat Cost?  As of 2023, the average laundromat is valued between $195,000 and $500,000 because the price range for a laundromat depends on a variety of factors including: equipment, age of … Continue reading Economic Analysis of a Laundromat

Laundromat, Laundry App, Laundry Lounge

LG Announces Launch of Their Smart App In The Laundry Lounge

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Recognizing that laundromats are in greater demand worldwide, LG recently launched their own smart app in conjunction with their ‘laundry lounge’, a streamlined laundromat that offers consumers clean/modern laundry machines to get their loads of laundry done.  Located In La Paz, Iloilo City (Philippines), the LG laundry app is another innovation by LG that offers machine reservations, cashless payments, and location services.  This means that residents of Iloilo City can easily check which machines are available, pay remotely, monitor wash cycles and so much more.  The Easy Way to Find Laundromats   With 2.65 million tourists visiting the country in 2022 … Continue reading LG Announces Launch of Their Smart App In The Laundry Lounge

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What Does It Take to Run a Successful Laundry Business? 

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Are you planning on investing in a laundry business? If so, you’re making a smart choice, but you also may be wondering what it takes to run a successful laundry business.   In this article we will breakdown the keys to running a successful laundry business so that you will know what skills you need to have as an owner once you get started in your laundry business.  #1 – Be A Great Listener  The first essential skill that you must have as a laundry business owner is the ability to be a great listener to not only your employees but … Continue reading What Does It Take to Run a Successful Laundry Business? 

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Young Couple Buys and Renovates Old Laundromat In South Carolina

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One couple’s journey to renovate a tired laundromat has captured viral attention as they finally opened their new and improved community hub. Erin Carpenter, 30, and her husband Jonathan, 33, have been renovating properties for years, and while on the hunt for their next project stumbled on a laundromat in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. “A laundromat was never really on my radar personally, but Jon is a very smart entrepreneur and businessman, he’s always been interested in the concept of a laundromat,” Carpenter told Newsweek. Married in June 2020, the couple had their own experience of using laundromats during … Continue reading Young Couple Buys and Renovates Old Laundromat In South Carolina

Equipment, Laundromat

How Trading Out Older Laundry Machines Can Generate Huge Utility Cost Savings 

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Let’s face it, the biggest expense that a laundromat must pay monthly is their utility bills but, the good news is that laundromats can begin to enjoy huge utility cost savings by trading out older washers and dryers for energy efficient models.  If you’ve been hanging onto older model washer and dryers in your laundromat, the reality is that once those machines pass the 10-year mark, they are ready to be retired because, once a machine is 10 years old it begins to break down and consume more water/energy than newer models.  Once you start replacing older laundry machines, you … Continue reading How Trading Out Older Laundry Machines Can Generate Huge Utility Cost Savings 

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Tips For Creating An Environmentally Friendly Laundromat 

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Are you interested in creating an environmentally friendly laundromat? If so, you’re making a smart choice.  In the 2020’s, more consumers than ever before are concerned about saving the environment, and one way that they will do their part to reduce their carbon footprint is by visiting an environmentally friendly laundromat.  What Does It Take to Create an Environmentally Friendly Laundromat?  If you open a new laundromat, or your business has been around for decades, you can do your part to create an environmentally friendly laundromat by doing the following:  Invest In Energy Efficient Appliances – The first step to … Continue reading Tips For Creating An Environmentally Friendly Laundromat 

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Is The Laundromat Industry Changing or Dying in the 2020’s?

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One of the most common reasons why some investors don’t invest in laundromats, even in the 2020’s, is because they think the laundromat industry is dying, when that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Like any great industry over the last 100 years, the laundromat industry is changing and adapting to the needs of consumers who will likely continue needing laundromats for the next 100 years.  How Are Laundromats Changing?  Customers want multiple payment options – Washers and dryers cannot accept just cash or coin any longer, they must also accept all forms of payment, including payment from a customer’s … Continue reading Is The Laundromat Industry Changing or Dying in the 2020’s?

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Laundromat Prices – How have They Changed Over the Years? 

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If you ask your family, friends, or associates, they will tell you that they’ve used a laundromat at least once in their lives.  Sadly, as with anything else in life, laundromat prices have gone up over the years and it’s more expensive to do a load of laundry than it was 10 years ago, but the big question is why?  In this article we will break down the reasons why laundromat prices have changed over the years.  Understanding Laundromat Price Increases  Some of the reasons why laundromats are charging more in 2023 for a load of laundry include:  How Can … Continue reading Laundromat Prices – How have They Changed Over the Years?