Research Center

Selling Your Service: Self-Service Laundry Marketing

The self-service laundry industry has never been known for great marketing. If you fall into the category of "poor marketer, " or are just looking for some new ways to market your store, cheer up.

The Proper Equipment Mix: Self-Service Laundry Management

There are many elements that contribute to the success of a self-service laundry, but it's hard to ignore the impact that equipment has on a business.

Designing Your Store: Self-Service Laundry Management

To some customers, most self-service laundries look alike. Operators know better. While there aren’t many “radical” laundry layouts when it comes to washer-and-dryer placement, many stores have subtle design features. American Coin-Op has put together a more abstract approach to laundry design.

Podcasts for You

Fostering Teamwork in the Laundry

In a tight labor market, creating an environment that supports staff who work well together has never been more critical. Atlanta multi-store owner Yvette Morton Williams discusses her approach to fostering teamwork.

Majers Coin Laundry, a Piece of Cinematic History

For six days in 2020, a large cast and crew took over Majers Coin Laundry to film scenes for "Everything Everywhere All at Once." The sci-fi dramedy released in 2022 won seven Academy Awards earlier this year, making the laundromat part of cinematic history.

Staffing Your Laundromat

Michael Finkelstein, whose Associated Services Corp. operates a large chain of laundries in the Southeast, discusses techniques for hiring and keeping good laundry attendants.