How To Start A Laundromat
Three dates and locations in 2025
When you’re thinking about getting into the laundry business, the amount of advice available can have your head spinning faster than a washer on high speed.
Cut through the noise at How to Start a Laundromat, CLA’s Live Workshop. This one-day workshop brings you together with the people behind the most profitable operations — giving you an efficient way to discover what works in a variety of markets, go behind the scenes at a thriving laundromat, explore different strategies and meet potential mentors.
And because How to Start a Laundromat is produced by CLA, the largest trade association dedicated to the self-service laundry industry, you can be sure that the information you receive is actionable, useful and worthy of your trust.
2025 Workshops
February 12 – Los Angeles, Calif.
March 25 – Charlotte, N.C.
April 22 – Oak Brook, Ill.
Registration
Single Registration
$599
Registration for 2 People (contact CLA for this pricing)
$899
Registration & CLA Membership Bundle
$998
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available for these events and are limited to three sponsors. For more information, contact Nika Thomas, director of advertising and sponsorship sales.
Thank you to our sponsorS for all three workshops!
L.A.
SPONSOR
CHARLOTTE
SPONSOR
OAK BROOK
SPONSORS
Workshop Agenda for l.a.
*Agenda for Charlotte and Oak Brook will be similar with different speakers
| Pre-Workshop Evening | |
| 5:00p-7:00p | Tour of local laundromat with light food and drinks Coast Laundry and Wash ‘n Fold, 5041 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, Calif. |
| Workshop Schedule | |
| 8:00a-8:20a | Welcome and Introductions Brian Wallace, CLA President & CEO |
| 8:20a-9:00a | Overview of the Industry and Trends Brian Wallace, CLA President & CEO Ross Dodds, Luxe Laundries |
| 9:00a-9:45a | Location: How Do I Find the Right Site? Andy Cunningham, Consultant Ross Dodds, Luxe Laundries |
| 9:45a-10:30a | Build Vs. Buy: Pros and Cons Andy Cunningham, Consultant |
| 10:30a-11:00a | Morning Break (introduction to mentor) |
| 11:00a-11:45a | Valuation: Determining a Laundromat’s Worth Carol Dang, Elite Business Investments |
| 12:00p-12:45p | Lunch with your mentor |
| 12:45p-1:30p | Financing: How Do I Pay for a Laundromat? Leo Frazier, Dexter Laundry |
| 1:30p-2:00p | Vendors and Experts: How Do I Find the Help I Need? Mike Ambrose, Western State Design |
| 2:00p-2:45p | Operations: How Do I Operate a Laundromat? Ross Dodds, Luxe Laundries |
| 2:45p-3:15p | AMA: Ask Me Anything! Facilitator: Danielle Bauer, CLA Executive Vice President Panelists: Mike Ambrose, Western State Design Andy Cunningham, Consultant Ross Dodds, Luxe Laundries |
| 3:15p-3:30p | Closing Remarks and Group Photo Danielle Bauer, CLA Executive Vice President |
Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South
Address:
1440 East Imperial Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Room Block Deadline:
January 21, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola
Address:
5624 Westpark
Charlotte, NC 28217
Room Block Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Address:
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Room Block Deadline:
March 21, 2025