Vended Laundry Solutions
Whether you are operating an established card or coin operated laundry, or thinking about opening one, Continental Laundry Solutions can show you creative ways to get the most from your investment.
Laundry Development
Access to clean clothes is essential, just like food and shelter. This fundamental need is one reason why investments in card and coin-operated laundries tend to remain stable, even during economic downturns. Many experts consider them nearly recession-proof. These businesses typically run on a cash-in-advance model and require minimal inventory, making them a reliable and resilient investment opportunity.
Highly Efficient Equipment
Selecting the vended laundry equipment is essential for optimizing your business. The right equipment can help reduce overhead costs by conserving natural gas, electricity, and water. It also attracts customers who value faster wash and dry cycles, increases customer turnover, and offers unmatched programmability for storeowners.
Express Laundry Centers
Looking to launch a laundry business? Choose the nationally recognized Express Laundry Center® brand. With hundreds of thriving locations across North America, Express Laundry Centers provide a fast, proven solution where customers can wash, dry, and fold their laundry in under 60 minutes. Plus, it’s not a franchise or corporate-owned, so there are no extra fees or complex restrictions—just a clear, direct path to your success.
Success Stories
At Continental Laundry Solutions, our distributors are creating stunning card- and coin-operated laundries across the country. Explore a selection of images, videos, and testimonials from some of our most successful store owners.Support to Ensure Your Success
Vended Laundry Tips
A Modern Laundry Solution for a Small Arizona Town
When Ofelia Lange opened a laundry in Holbrook, Arizona, she hadn’t planned to enter the laundry business. She originally hoped to turn her 2,000-square-foot building on the town’s main street into a restaurant. But after years of hearing residents complain about outdated laundries — and recognizing a clear gap in
Growing Full-Service Laundry Revenue, One Stage at a Time
Self-service business keeps a vended laundry running. Full-service drives real growth. Done right, wash-dry-fold, pickup and delivery and commercial work can generate 15 to 40 percent of total revenue or more. The key is to scale in stages. Add the right equipment systems and workflows as demand grows. Stage 1:
How to Choose the Right Washer(s) for Your Vended Laundry
When it comes to selecting washers for your vended laundry, it’s important to understand the differences between hard-mount and soft-mount washers. Then consider the user interface/control, disinfection capabilities and machine efficiency. Soft-Mount or Hard-Mount? Hard-Mount Washers: Hard-mount washers are bolted to a reinforced concrete foundation and generate sustained extract speeds