Tools and Resources
A Variety of Resources For Our Members
CLA has helped thousands of People become more successful
Whether you are researching the industry, new to the business or a seasoned operator, CLA is here to support you every step of the way and our tools and resources are designed to support your vision and goals.
Best Practice Guides
CLA publishes several best practice guides that address key topics relevant to the laundry industry. The guides are written by experts in the industry and include topics, such as wash-dry-fold, valuation, leases, commercial accounts, building a team and many more.
Members can download the white papers for free in their member portal by logging in and going to Resources.
Industry Surveys
CLA commissions Readex, Inc., an independent research company, to conduct an annual industry-wide survey of self-service laundry owners across the U.S. Some of the key data found in this survey includes:
- Type and size of store, ancillary services, such as wash-dry-fold, average price per pound and number of machines
- Plans to sell, build or purchase self-service laundries
- Store operations, including hours open, number of employees and employee wages
- Store financial information, including current vend prices, expectations for price increases, rent per month, gross revenues and net profit
This survey and corresponding raw data are available as free downloads for members and for purchase for non-members.
Educational Videos
CLA offers a variety of videos to educate and inform industry professionals. From adding ozone to your store to guidance on starting a pick-up and delivery service, CLA offers a library of topics on our YouTube channel to successfully start, operate and grow a laundry business. We also host all the content from our webinars and live events on our YouTube channel so you can watch any program content you may have missed.
Podcasts
PlanetLaundry, the official magazine of the CLA, brings to you our podcasts interviews to make the pages of our magazine come to life. A diversity of topics and speakers are featured to help you run a more successful laundromat.
Equipment and Services Directory
Search our directory of CLA distributor, manufacturer and service provider members to find products and services necessary for a laundromat and get help with parts and equipment. Tailor your search by location, product type or key word.
Distributor, manufacturer and service provider members are automatically listed in the online buyer’s guide, as well as the printed listing in PlanetLaundry magazine as a benefit of membership.
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