The Laundry Summit-Detroit: Education First Event for Laundromat Investors
Laundrylux, North America’s leading distributor of commercial laundry equipment and parent company of the Wascomat and Electrolux Professional brands, announced The Laundry Summit – Detroit, coming to the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The Detroit event is hosted in partnership with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems and will run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at 400 Renaissance Drive West, with sweeping riverfront views from one of Detroit’s most iconic venues.
The Detroit stop continues a national series that has drawn hundreds of laundromat owners, investors, and operators across cities including Vancouver, Columbus, Little Rock, St. Louis, and Miami, with additional summits scheduled throughout 2026.
An Education-First Day — Not Another Trade Show
The Laundry Summit is built for laundromat investors, operators, and anyone serious about the business of self-service laundry. The Detroit program is designed to give attendees real insight into what’s working right now in the industry — from store performance and operational efficiency to financing, marketing, and the technology shaping the next generation of laundromats.
The partnership with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems — one of North America’s largest providers of laundry solutions to the multifamily and commercial sectors — brings additional depth to the day’s programming, with industry leadership from both organizations on the agenda.
What attendees can expect:
- Expert-led sessions covering store economics, growth strategy, and operational best practices.
- Panel discussions with successful operators sharing what’s actually moving the needle in their stores.
- Live equipment demonstrations featuring the latest commercial laundry technology.
- Peer networking with investors, multi-store operators, and industry leaders from across the Midwest.
- Q&A time with the people building, financing, and running modern laundromats. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Confirmed Speakers
- Jason Fleck — Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Laundrylux
- Chris Jenkins — Director of Sales, WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
- John Baiada — Storeowner, Tornado Laundromat
- Josh Reynolds — Product Expert, Laundrylux
- Alejandro Rios — Director of Product Training, Laundrylux
The day opens with “What Separates the Best Laundromat Owners,” presented by Jason Fleck and Chris Jenkins, followed by a storeowner case study with John Baiada of Tornado Laundromat, who will share operational decisions, performance metrics, and lessons learned operating a real store.
Built for Decision-Makers at Every Stage
“Detroit and the broader Midwest have some of the most resilient, savvy laundromat operators in the country,” said Jason Fleck, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Laundrylux. “Partnering with WASH for this stop lets us bring even more perspective to the room. Whether you’re exploring your first store, scaling a portfolio, or modernizing an existing operation, you’ll leave with practical takeaways and connections you can put to work immediately.”
Event Details
What: The Laundry Summit – Detroit (in partnership with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems)
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive West, Detroit, MI 48243
Registration: LaundrySummitDetroit.eventbrite.com
Space is limited — early registration is encouraged.
About Laundrylux
Laundrylux is the exclusive North American distributor of Wascomat and Electrolux Professional commercial laundry equipment. For more than 65 years, Laundrylux has helped entrepreneurs, investors, and operators build and grow successful laundromat businesses across the United States and Canada through industry-leading equipment, financing, training, and ongoing support.
About WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems is one of North America’s largest providers of laundry solutions for the multifamily, commercial, and route laundry sectors, serving property owners, operators, and laundromat investors across the United States and Canada.