As co-owners of seven car washes and two vended laundries in San Diego County, Mark Mariani and Teddy Torbati understand clean. Together, they purchased their first car wash 13 years ago on Pearl Street in La Jolla, Calif. The “Pearl” stuck and has since been applied to all subsequent acquisitions and developments. Their most recent, Pearl Laundromat, sits alongside Pearl…

Whether your animal care facility is in the market for new laundry equipment because laundry keeps piling up, or your equipment keeps breaking down, it isn’t always easy to figure out what’s best for your space and budget. Check out these pointers on choosing laundry equipment that not only solves your problems and fits in your space, but delivers superior…

“I wasn’t looking to get into the laundry business,” said Eddie Quispe, owner of Wonderwash, a 4,000-square-foot, high-speed laundry in Bernalillo, N.M. Rather, Quispe fell into the business while searching for land to develop apartment complexes. He noticed a laundry for sale flanked on each side by available acreage. He bought the land and the business…Quispe’s plan? To build 15-…

There are many variables to consider when hunting a location to develop a new laundry. Making a good choice will set your business up for success. After all, a good location is key to bringing customers in the door. Read on for more location musts:1. Connect with Your Local Laundry Equipment DistributorWhether you have a location in mind, or need…

In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into full gear. We know this as “peak season” and preparedness is the key to overcoming its challenges — especially in the laundry room. In this column, I offer several tips for ensuring a seamless peak season laundry operation.Are your linens…