CLA, The Laundry Association
Matt DeWolf
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Where Dependability Meets Everyday Performance
When Maytag Commercial Laundry expanded its multi-load lineup, the objective was straightforward: provide a wider capacity range, dependable performance and a cohesive washer-dryer platform.
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Twenty-Seven Tons of Laundry Washed During National Free LIteracy and Laundry Day
LaundroLab, a modern laundromat focused on supporting local communities, proudly gave back in honor of National Free Literacy and Laundry Day.
LaundroLab partnered with 2ULaundry, LaundryCares Foun…
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Operation Laundry Chapter 2: Community Engagement and Planning for People
We are checking in with Tim Johnson and his progress as he builds Operation Laundry. This is the second conversation and a lot has changed since the first one two months ago. Johnson is building Opera…
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Operation Laundry Chapter 1: Building from Nothing with Tim Johnson
On this episode of Full Cycle, Matt DeWolf sits down with Tim Johnson, founder of Operation Laundry in Holland, Michigan, for a conversation unlike most on the show. Tim’s laundromat is not open yet, …
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How Much Is your Laundry Worth? Part 1
In this multi-part series, we’re exploring the most common metrics together and arm ourselves with the best possible understanding of how, when and why each part of the valuation is used.
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Continental Laundry Solutions Expands Its Team With Four Key Hires
Continental Laundry Solutions is adding depth to its bench. The Oshkosh, Wis.-based distributor recently brought on four new team members — each bringing a distinct skill set that signals where the …
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A Major Investment in Laundry with Cents
In this episode of Full Cycle, Matt DeWolf sits down with Alex Jekowsky, founder and CEO of Cents, to discuss the company’s recently closed Series C funding round, The round finalized at $140 million,…
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Building Durable Businesses: How Nick Raehsler Is Rethinking the Modern Laundromat
In an industry where the phrase “passive income” gets thrown around far too loosely, Nick Raehsler is quick to tell you the truth: running a successful laundromat business is real work. Capital‑…
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Inflation and Debt Delinquencies: The State of the US Consumer in early 2026
The US economy entered 2026 on solid footing, with consumer spending continuing to be the driving force behind macroeconomic growth. As the year unfolds, two factors will play a major role in determin…
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Cents Raises $140 Million from Sumeru Equity Partners to Drive Innovation for Laundry Operators
Cents, the only fully integrated software, hardware and payments technology platform built for the laundry industry, announced the close of a $140 million Series C round led by Sumeru Equity Partners,…
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