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Types of Payment Acceptance Methods

Various Methods of Customer Payments for Laundromats Credit card and proprietary card systems are able to keep an eye on silent partners and employee…

Will Laundromats Survive

Will Laundromats Survive? All businesses have a birth, life and death. Look at Blockbuster, pay telephone owners and local soda pop distributers.

Why Can't I Find a Laundromat for Sale

Why Can’t I Find a Good Laundromat to Buy? Currently there is a large demand from financially secure individuals and entities searching for a Laundromat…

Why Are So Few Laundromat Advances Made in our Equipment

Why Are So Few Laundromat Advances Made in our Equipment? By: “Laundromat 123” I am surprised by the number of potential Laundromat owners who don’t…

Who Should Pay Cancellation of Laundromat Escrow Fees

Who Should Pay Cancellation of Laundromat Escrow Fees? By: “Laundromat 123” Here’s a question that might provoke different responses.

June 26, 2024 · 4 min read

Who Should Do Repairs

Who Should Be Responsible for New Laundromat Equipment Problems? A repetitive critique found in many forums of Laundromat owners is the issue of new…

When Should Laundromats Do Their Collections

When Should Laundromats Do Their Collections? If you have a coin-only or hybrid Laundromat with coins or tokens utilizing coin boxes you might wonder…

What Investment Should a Laundromat Buyer Expect

What Information Should a Laundromat Buyer Expect from Their Salesman or Agent? What’s the relationship between a buyer and their agent, broker, sales…

Weighting Your Coin in Laundromat Collections

Weighting Your Coin in Laundromat Collections By: “Laundromat 123” For years I used scales to weight the quarters in my collections to save time in the…

Water Bill Analysis

Verification of Income of a Laundromat by Water Bill Analysis If you’re new to the business you’ve probably heard of the concept of analyzing your water…

Vending Income

Vending Income, Vending Machines in a Laundromat By: “Laundromat 123” Before installing vending machines or selling items from a service counter in a…

Value of the installed equipment in a Sale

How Much Is Used Laundromat Equipment Worth? By: “Laundromat 123” Here is a little information for all the folks looking to enter the Laundromat business.

Top Load Washers for Your Laundromat

Should You Buy Top Load Washers for Your Laundromat? By: “Laundromat 123” A very common opinion frequently expressed by existing factory representatives…

Tankless heaters

Tankless heaters I will assume you understand the benefits. No huge storage tank is constantly bleeding off heat, which then has to be reheated again and…

May 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Swamp Coolers

HVAC: Air Conditioning, Swamp Coolers and Heating in Laundromats How important is a store’s HVAC system to a laundromat’s overall operation?

Story for American Coin Feb 25

Lowering Those ‘Absentee Owner’ Expectations Running a laundromat can’t be as “easy” as potential investors may believe it is, can it?

May 11, 2026 · 7 min read

State of Insuring Laundries Interview Questions

Q: How have factors like inflation, natural disasters, and financial market instability impacted the insurance industry recently?

June 24, 2024 · 4 min read

Soft-Mount v- Hardmount benefits

Soft-Mount Washers Get Clothes Cleaner Some contributors to this site, including experienced owners, seem to not understand the washing process.

Soft V Hardmount Washers

Here's something I don't understand. Why listen to the constant banter of people who've never owned a Continental Girbau, Wascomat/Electrolux, Maytag or…

So You Want To Use Ozone in Your Laundromat

Do You Want Ozone in Your Laundromat? I was looking through an old file of perhaps a dozen or so years ago, and saw an early attempt of installing ozone…

Should You buy Dexter or Speed Queen

Should You buy Dexter or Speed Queen Washers? Here is my answer to a very common question posted online and some of the things you might want to consider:…

Should Laundromats Install Tankless Heaters

Should Laundromats Install Tankless Heaters? Time and again I see questions about tankless water heaters.

June 27, 2024 · 3 min read

Should I Develop a Chain of Laundromats

Should I Develop a Chain of Laundromats? There is a lot to like about owning and developing multiple Laundromat locations.

Selecting a Laundromat Distributor

Selecting a Laundromat Distributor Whether you’re considering building a new store or you’re an owner looking to replace or add new equipment, you are…

Selecting a Laundromat Broker

Selecting a Laundromat Broker or Salesman It would be unfair to negatively comment on any specific Laundromat company or individual in a forum where they…

June 28, 2024 · 5 min read

Searching for Laundromats by using the internet

Online Searching for Laundromats for Sale PUBLISHED June 28, 2024 Many people limit their search for a Laundromat to the internet including BizBen,…

February 20, 2023 · 1 min read

Super High Spin Customer Email

SUPER HIGH SPIN CUSTOMER’S EMAIL QUESTION ON TURNS PER DAY Date: 2/20/2023 at 2:48:32 P.M.

Running A Laundromat Is So Easy

Running A Laundromat Is So Easy By: Laundromat 123 Anyone who has watched a Laundromat influencer on YouTube or listened to an extended presentation by a…

Recognizing Unscrupulous Laundromat Consultants

Recognizing Unscrupulous Laundromat Consultants Websites and influencer posts are filled with a variety of laundromat experts, consultants and advisors.

June 13, 2024 · 3 min read

Federal Water Regulations and Your Washers

Not that long ago I found an article about the Federal Government’s newest proposal to mandate further water reduction in washing machines.

May 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Reasons for Declines

Reasons for Declines Has had more than 2 claims in the last three years Has had more than $100,000 in liability claims in the last three years Annual…

Read Your Lease

Dangers of Not Reading and Understanding Your Laundromat Lease So now you’ve purchased your first operating Laundromat and you’re all excited about new…

Provisions for Lease Negotiations

Negotiating a Lease for a New or Existing Laundromat? By: “Laundromat 123” When you get ready to negotiate a lease for a Laundromat site, it’s reasonable…

June 26, 2024 · 5 min read

Protecting Yourself from Laundromat Insurance Lawsuits

Protecting Yourself from Laundromat Insurance Lawsuits A question frequently asked by Laundromat buyers is do I protect myself from claims and lawsuits…

Preventing and Understanding Liability Claims for Laundromat Owners

Preventing and Understanding Liability Claims in Laundromats Here is an article addressing some of the issues of Laundromat owners related to liability…

Preserve Low Insurance by Maintenance

Maintenance: How to Preserve Low-Cost Laundromat Insurance Premiums Many Laundromat owners are now struggling to purchase or maintain their BOP business…

June 10, 2024 · 3 min read

Posting a sign to stop people from using changer

Do You Have Your Changer Coin Taken By Non-Customers? In my years as a consultant to newcomers, and very experienced owners, I sometimes get a request…

PlanetLaundry Article on Safety Procedures

PlanetLaundry Article on Safety Procedures There are so many things you can do to reduce the potential for a laundromat loss by taking certain steps to…

Partially Attended Laundromats

PARTIALLY ATTENDED LAUNDROMATS By: Laundromat 123 Although there has been a focus on brand new million-dollar Laundromats in much of the current online…

New owners and keys two key rings

How Do You Organize Your Laundromat Keys? By: “Laundromat 123” For each store make up two key rings. One with collection keys and one with service keys.

New Owner Advice

Advice to Those Just Getting into the Laundromat Business by: “Laundromat 123” I think many first-time buyers of existing Laundromats are encouraged in…

New High Speed Wahers

You Don’t Need to be a Mensa Member to Have a Genius on Your Side When You Buy Laundromat Washers!

Need to Replace an Existing Laundromat Floor

Are You Building a New Laundromat or Need to Replace an Existing Laundromat Floor? Here is my input on flooring, followed by my recommendation of use in a…

Need a Loan to Finance Your Laundromat Purchase

Need a Loan to Finance Your Laundromat Purchase? Most people buying a Laundromat do not have all the money to make a full cash purchase.

Need To Carry Property Damage and Liability Insurance

Why You Need Property Damage and Liability Insurance for Your Laundromat By: “Laundromat 123” It happens, a customer blunder involving your Laundromat.

Modifications to Your Laundromat Equipment

MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR LAUNDROMAT EQUIPMENT By: “Laundromat 123” Let's be perfectly clear, when you modify, redesign or "improve" a factory design…

Listing Corrections Advice

Learn to Adjust the Income Stated on Laundromat Sales Information Sheets By: “Laundromat 123” If you’re having trouble selling your Laundromat through an…

June 1, 2024 · 3 min read

Laundromats are currently in fashion

Laundromats are currently in vogue, especially among those who have significant capital to invest.

Laundromat Loans Record Audits

Laundromat Loans, Record Keeping & Audits Over the years I faced a number of audits on my income tax related to my Laundromat ownership.

Laundromat Leasing

Leases, Laundromats and Locations, Locations, Locations by: “Laundromat 123” Current successful Laundromat owners know the value of a lease.

Laundromat Income Can Decline in the Summer

Why Laundromat Income Can Decline in The Summer: Buyers and Investors Need to Know Potential investors and Laundromat purchasers are usually unaware of…

Laundromat Energy Efficiency Claims Exaggerated

Laundromat Energy Efficiency Claims Exaggerated? Do you like to save money? Can brand new laundromat equipment really provide extraordinary improvements…

Laundromat Dryer Upkeep

Laundromat Upkeep: Inspecting Dryers and Solving Lint Problems With Your Dryers By: Laundromat 123 Are you keeping up with the needed inspections and…

Laundromat Due Diligence

LAUNDROMAT DUE DILIGENCE Laundromats are purchased for a variety of reasons: a desire for business ownership, pride, self employment opportunities,…

Is Ozone Right for Your Laundromat

Is Ozone Right for Your Laundromat? There has been realized improvement in available delivery systems for injecting ozone into washing machines and it…

Is Fluff_Fold Worthwhile

The Current and Future of Fluff & Fold and WDF Services in Laundromats The local demographics best suited for pickup and delivery is nearly the opposite…

Insurance_Reducing Premiums

Strategies to Limit Laundromat Insurance Premiums By: Lawrence “Larry” Larsen Almost everyone who owns a Laundromat has been impacted by rising insurance…

June 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Insurance Review Needed

You’ve poured your heart and money into building your Laundromat business, but what if unforeseen events threaten to derail everything you’ve worked to build?

Insurance Coverage and Exclusions

Insurance Needed When You Buy a Laundromat By: “Laundromat 123” One of the most overlooked aspects of due diligence by new owners is found in the failure…

Insurance Article for Insurance

Ever Wonder What's Not Included in Your Laundromat Insurance Policy? Here’s a little information for the majority of people who have never read past the…

June 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Insurance Article Increase Liabilty Coverage

Most people don’t look closely at their insurance policies. Lots of words, too many pages and obviously written with loads of legal words prepared by an…

Increased Insurance Turning Into NonProfits

Are Increased Insurance Rates Turning Laundromats into a Non-Profit Enterprise? By “Laundromat 123” It’s a scary situation to increase prices in a…

Impact of Inflation of Laundromat Costs

Impact of Inflation on Laundromat Costs By: “Laundromat 123” Inflation impacts the cost of food, fuel and yes, Laundromat parts, equipment and insurance.

How to Keep Your Books for a Laundromat

Confused on How to Keep Your Books for a Laundromat? By: Laundromat 123 Some owners have professionals do their taxes, just like some owners have…

May 11, 2026 · 1 min read

How Would You Advise Others on a Laundromat Question

How Would You Advise Others on a Laundromat Question? By: “Laundromat 123” As a laundromat consultant, advisor, owner, distributor and a history of 50…

June 16, 2024 · 3 min read

How To Reduce Employee Theft In Your Laundromat

IN LINKEDIN How To Reduce Employee Theft In Your Laundromat An overlooked aspect of Laundromat ownership is what knowledge can help reduce employee theft.

How Many Tankless Water Heaters Do You Need

How Many Tankless Water Heaters Do You Need in Your Laundromat? I read the discussions about replacing old water heaters using the tankless water heaters…

July 26, 2024 · 2 min read

How Long Do Front Load Commercial Washers Last in Laundromats

How Long Do Front Load Commercial Washers Last in Laundromats? July 26, 2024 Next time you hear a sales pitch from a manufacturer or distributor…

Great Laundromat Educational Event

Did You Miss a Great Laundromat Educational Event? By: “Laundromat 123” I attended the Profit Symposium put on by Continental Girbau (Girbau North…

Government Obligations Related to Laundromat Employees

Government Obligations Related to Laundromat Employees are Increasing If you think the only dark sign in the future of Laundromat management is deeply…

First Time Laundromat Buyers

Mistakes of First Time Laundromat Buyers By: “Laundromat 123” Being too timid to ask for details . Ask questions.

Fire Issues in Laundromats

Fire Issues in Laundromats One of the dreaded moments for a Laundromat owner is the notification of a fire in their store.

FUTURE of laundromats

What Might Change in Laundromats of the Future Time and again I see the various on-line posts asking about the future of the laundromat industry.

Evaluation process for buyers

Laundromat Purchase Evaluation Prior to Purchase Why is the evaluation process so important for potential Buyers?

Energy Saving Laundromat Equipment

The True Benefits of Energy Saving Laundromat Equipment What could be done to make a washer or dryer more efficient? Very little.

Disclosures Laundromat Buyers Should Include in Offer to Purchase Agreement

Disclosures Laundromat Buyers Should Include in Offer to Purchase Agreement Here is a partial list of some of the items that should be included, and…

July 2, 2024 · 3 min read

Contingencies to Consider in a Laundromat Purchase

Contingencies to Consider in a Laundromat Purchase Agreement Laundromat Advisor, Consultant and Expert Witness July 2, 2024 Although I currently have been…

Competitor Passing Out Flyers in Your Laundromat Parking Lot

COMPETITOR PASSING OUT FLYERS IN YOUR LAUNDROMAT PARKING LOT By: “Laundromat 123” It's a good idea to get to know the operators of neighboring stores,…

Branding Your Exterior Laundromat Signs

Branding Your Exterior Laundromat Signs If you are a regular reader of Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn related to Laundromats, you might see a variety of…

Better Designs For Laundromats

Are There Better Designs for Laundromats? Unfortunately, most Laundromats are built into shopping that are already completed.

Benefits of Soft Mount washers

What’s The Truth About Soft Mount Washers for Laundromats? By: “Laundromat 123” There appears to be a certain fear that soft mount washing machines that…

Benefits of Jumbo Washers

Benefits of Jumbo-Sized Washers Let's all agree that the larger washing machines are being pushed by distributors and the factories.

Attendant Duties

Laundromat Attendant Suggested TrainingBy: “Laundromat 123" If you’re a first-time buyer of a laundromat, and never owned another business, it might be…

Assigning a Lease

Never Assign or Accept a Laundromat Lease Without Reading This Post! “Laundromat 123” The vast majority of new Laundromat purchasers are not aware of some…

June 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Are you a multiple Laundromat owner and have a single policy for all your stores

Are you a multiple Laundromat owner and have a single policy for all your stores? If you elected to buy a single policy for all your locations, it’s…

Are You Suited to be a Laundromat Owner

Are You Suited to be a Laundromat Owner? By: “Laundromat 123” In my fifty years in the laundromat business, I’ve observed that at least 25% of the folks…

May 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Are You Mentally Up to Buying a Laundromat

Are You Mentally Suited to Buying a Laundromat? After so many years of selling, buying, building and promoting Laundromats, I discovered that some people…

Are Laundromat Asking Prices Overvalued

Are Laundromat Sales Multiples Making Asking Prices Too High to Buy? By: “Laundromat 123” Often bantered about in forums and promoted by limited knowledge…

Americans with Disability Act

Americans with Disability Act Lawsuits and Laundromats A frequently overlooked aspect of ownership of Laundromats is the stress that can come from being…

Advisors

How Do You Find a Reliable Laundromat Advisor? By: “Laundromat 123” If you’re new to the business and seeking some reliable advice on how to make a wise…

Advanced Lease Negotiating for Laundromats

Advanced Lease Negotiating for Laundromats You're dealing with an older building and some of the infrastructure may be worn, outdated and need replacement.

Additional Income from Vending Machines

Let’s Discuss Laundromat Additional Income from Vending Machines If you’re new to the Laundromat business you probably have thought about additional…

A Future with Unhappy Laundromat Owners

A Future with Unhappy Laundromat Owners? There are a number of things that I believe will be coming in the future of the laundromat business.