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06/25/2026

The laundromat industry is attracting serious capital. Here's what that means for operators.

At this year's CLA, The Laundry Association, Excellence in Laundry Conference, we unpacked what institutional money actually looks for in a laundromat business and why it matters to every operator, whether you plan to sell or not.

A few takeaways from the panel:
- 90,000 locations. $60B industry. Massive fragmentation. Outside capital is paying attention.
- Deals get done at 3.5 to 4.5x EBITDA. What gets you to the top of that range? Clean ops, strong leases, and the right revenue mix.
- A large percentage of deals don't close. Deferred maintenance, owner dependency, no real systems. Sellers often don't even know the problem exists.
- A more investable business is simply a better business to run right now.

The consensus: get your operations documented, your payments digital, and your numbers clean. Start now, not when you decide to sell.

What do investors look for in a laundromat? Excellence in Laundry 2026 panelists broke down valuation, operations, and how to build a more sellable business right now.

06/24/2026

💍 Wedding season is just getting started, and the opportunity for laundromat operators is real.

Every weekend from now through October, Airbnb hosts are turning over linens between guests, wedding venues need tablecloths cleaned on a 24-hour turnaround, and out-of-town guests are showing up with formalwear that needs a quick refresh.

The demand is already in your backyard. The question is whether you're positioned to capture it.

We broke down exactly how operators can tap into the wedding economy this season, from landing venue accounts to building recurring host packages that drive revenue all season long.

Check it out!

Wedding season means big laundry demand for Airbnb hosts, venues, and bridal parties. Here's how laundromat operators can turn it into real commercial revenue.

06/22/2026

A viral small business on TikTok right now? It might be a laundromat.

Laundry pros are building engaged communities on TikTok right now and the content formula is simpler than you'd think. No film crew, no need for a crazy marketing budget, just a phone and something real to say about your business.

Check it out in our latest blog!

TikTok is the fastest-growing marketing channel for small businesses in 2026 and laundry and dry cleaning operators are building real audiences with nothing but a phone. Here's the playbook, the creators leading it, and the ad formats worth your budget.

06/22/2026

Most laundromats have a Google Business Profile. Very few have it working for them.

Bryan Hartsock, Cents Customer Success Manager, broke it all down in our latest webinar. Fill out your 750-character description, collect fresh reviews every week, turn on text messaging since most customers prefer it over calling, and post a video since Google prioritizes it and most laundromats have zero.

30 minutes a week on your Google Business Profile puts you ahead of most of your competition. That's it.

Watch the full replay!

Learn how to optimize your laundromat's Google Business Profile and attract more customers with actionable tips from our recent webinar recap.

06/17/2026

Your AI customer service agent just leveled up! 📞✨

Cents Assist now supports secondary call escalation, voice customization, multilingual routing, and autonomous pickup & delivery order placement over the phone. No human needed.

More calls handled. More customers served. Less on your plate.

See what's new with Assist!👇

Cents Assist now handles more for your customers automatically. Explore the latest updates including order placement, voice customization, smarter call routing, and more.

06/15/2026

If you've ever felt like marketing your laundromat is a full-time job on top of your full-time job, this one's for you. Join us Thursday, June 18th at 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST for a webinar with Bryan Hartsock.

Register now!👇

Join us June 17th to learn effective marketing strategies for your laundromat in our upcoming webinar. Discover how to attract loyal customers without a big budget or extensive experience.

06/08/2026

New to Laundroworks? Our monthly webinar series is designed to help you hit the ground running.

New to Laundroworks? Join our free monthly webinar series covering Getting Started, Reporting & Permissions, and Promotions & Incentives. Live sessions with Customer Success every second Friday.

06/03/2026

In 2026, laundromats are no longer just a neighborhood staple. Pickup and delivery, wash and fold, and cashless payments have opened up revenue streams that are changing what it means to run a laundromat. If you've been considering expanding or adding a second location, the numbers make a strong case. Laundromats generate 20-30% annual ROI, they're recession-proof, cash-flow positive, and ripe for innovation.

Here's a full breakdown of the ROI, the costs, and the trends shaping the industry right now.

Read more on the Cents blog!

05/29/2026

Marketing your laundromat shouldn't feel like a second job. Join us on Thursday, June 18th at 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST for a Cents webinar where Bryan Hartsock, Customer Success Manager at Cents, walks you through how to build marketing that actually works.

You'll leave knowing how to craft an offer that resonates, reach the right customers, and set up a system that keeps your business top of mind week after week without starting from scratch every time.

No big budget required. No marketing degree needed. Just a practical framework you can start using right away.

Register now to save your spot!👇

Join us June 17th to learn effective marketing strategies for your laundromat in our upcoming webinar. Discover how to attract loyal customers without a big budget or extensive experience.

05/28/2026

Jensen Hellmers didn't grow up dreaming about laundromats. But when a photo of one popped up on his phone during COVID, he and his father Paul were on a plane five days later to check it out.

That leap of faith turned into three thriving locations across the San Fernando Valley.

The turning point? Ditching coin for Cents and Laundroworks. No more midnight quarter runs. No more jammed bill validators. No more fielding 20 routine calls a day. Cents Assist now handles the vast majority of inquiries automatically, in English and Spanish, and customers have no idea they're talking to an AI.

"Having Laundroworks and Cents is what makes that possible. That's what gives me the confidence to buy a new store."

Read the full story below!👇

The Hellmers went from hauling 20 tons of quarters a year to managing three thriving laundromats from their phone. See how they scaled with Cents and Laundroworks.