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The most recent trend in payments in North America and around the World is the emergence of contactless credit cards (Tap & Go). Contactless credit cards allow you to “tap” your credit card on the payment terminal rather than swiping or inserting it. In an April 2020 study by Mastercard, 79 percent of respondents worldwide say they are now using contactless payments, citing safety and cleanliness as key drivers. This has become especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, where consumers are taking unprecedented measures to limit physical contact in public. Visa has stated that there are now more than 175...

  Why Should You Replace your Laundry Equipment?  A laundromat, like any other retail business, needs to be run and managed properly if it is going to be successful. As a store owner, you can spend your days worrying about your business’ success or feeling secure that your business is running smoothly because you are providing top service that keeps your customers coming back. Overall, a better customer experience means a healthier bottom line. Request a Free Analysis Here are other top reasons to consider replacing your equipment: Higher Income Potential Increased Retained Income Higher Bank Balances Increased Customer Satisfaction...

The laundromat industry, led by owners and their employees, has stepped up to the challenge of the COVID-19 crisis by increasing disinfecting procedures and applying new approaches aimed at social distancing in laundromat facilities. The Coin Laundry Association has released a video recognizing these efforts and thanking the tens of millions of customers who rely on laundromats for the essential service of clean clothes each week. Laundromats Are Essential - A Public Service Announcement from the CLA from Coin Laundry Association on Vimeo.  

by CLA Staff | May 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Industry Updates, Organization Updates  From the start of this pandemic, the laundry industry has embraced its essential status and the responsibility that goes along with it. Even before the formal guidance emerged from the CDC and other experts, laundry owners instinctually began to build on their already-strong cleaning and disinfecting procedures. Laundromat workers began cleaning more often and paying more attention to high touch surfaces, store owners added a disinfection procedure for laundry carts and folding tables – and much more. Brian Wallace, President/CEO of the Coin Laundry Association, taped another brief video to share the latest news...

The new coronavirus has made many people stressed about clothes and cleanliness, especially those living in cities. Now that millions of Americans are being advised to stay at home as much as possible to help limit the spread of the new coronavirus, people are re-evaluating how to manage daily tasks and chores while sticking to social distancing measures. That includes laundry. Whether you have a washer/dryer in your home or rely on your local laundromat, there are several ways to reduce your risk of viral exposure or spread. Here are some common questions and answers, based on interviews with three experts....