If you’ve ever wondered why some people happily pay to have their laundry washed, folded, and delivered when they could easily do it themselves, you’re asking the right question. Understanding the why...

If you’ve ever run a laundromat, you know the toughest part isn’t getting someone to try your wash and fold service once. It’s getting them to keep coming back week after week. That’s where the magic ...

When most people think about laundromats, they picture rows of washers and dryers, stacks of laundry baskets, and the sound of coins dropping into machines. But for those of us who run them, there’s s...

For many new (and potential) laundromat owners, signing a lease feels like checking a box. You need a space, the landlord has a space, and you just agree to the terms, right? Wrong. Your lease is one ...

Running a laundromat isn’t just about washers and dryers. It’s about people. The customers who trust you with their clothes are also the same people grabbing coffee down the street, working out at the...

Why Your Laundromat Should Sell Merch (and Why You Shouldn’t Panic if It Shows Up in a Crime Report)

At Wash Bar, we’ve learned that laundromat merchandise isn’t just “extra,” it’s a legitimate profi...

If you’ve been in the laundromat business for more than five minutes, you know this truth: there’s always something that needs your attention. Lights left on all night. Thermostat set to “Antarctica” ...

Back-to-school season is a circus.

Parents are juggling new routines, sports schedules, forgotten lunch boxes, and trying to get everyone out the door with matching socks. College students are moving...

Grow with facts, not feelings.

You’ve built a laundromat that’s working well. Customers are coming in, your machines are busy, and your wash-and-fold service is picking up. Things feel good.

Now you...

The Honest Pros, Cons, and What You Really Need to Know

Thinking about keeping your laundromat open 24/7?

You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we get from laundromat owners… usual...

Let’s face it: you can’t do it all.

Even superheroes need a sidekick. Batman had Robin. Iron Man had Jarvis. And you, laundromat owner, need a “Key Person.”

This week’s deep-dive is all about attrac...

When you run multiple laundromats and manage a team of 25+ employees, things can get... let’s say scattered. You send out group messages, share training videos, push out promo updates, drop helpful ti...