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Laundromat Ownership

Ian Gollahon
Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Wash Dry Fold POS
Liberty Laundry
Wash-Dry-Fold
EBITDA
Laundromats
Alliance
Seller Discretionary Earnings
Free Cash Flow
CCI
Laundromat Millionaire
Laundromat Ownership
Laundromat Industry
Asset Valuation
Real Estate / Property
Broken Arrow, United States
Laundrycard
Laundromat
Rural Areas
Asset Sales

Welcome to Laundromat Ownership, the podcast for real-world data, inconvenient truths, and actionable insights that can help make your laundromat more profitable.

Host Ian Gollahon is the co-owner of 3 high-performing laundromats in Oklahoma doing over $2.5 million in revenue, He is also co-founder of Wash-Dry-Fold POS which serves 1200+ laundromats with locations throughout the United States. Wit... more

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Latest Episodes

Stephen Gramaglia spent 21 years at Eastern Funding watching laundromats succeed and fail before he ever owned one. Then he built CleanFresh Laundromat into four of the largest, cleanest, fully attended stores in the New York City area, and his busie... more

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Two numbers tell you almost everything about what a laundromat is worth: gross revenue and SDE. Ian Gollahon breaks down both — what they mean, how they connect, and exactly what belongs in seller discretionary earnings and what does not.

This is Pa... more

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Laundry lockers are one of the most requested features in laundromat software, and Wash-Dry-Fold POS just shipped them. In this episode, Ian Gollahon sits down with Cole Norton, one of the developers behind the new laundry locker system, to break dow... more

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Omer Khan is a second-generation laundromat owner running four fully attended Skyline Laundromats in Atlanta. He grew up pulling quarters on the weekends, spent a few years in corporate America, and came back to build the business into a 24-person op... more

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Cole Norton
Programmer and lead developer for Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Episode: Laundry Lockers - New Feature from Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Omer Khan
Owner and operator of Skyline Laundromats in Atlanta
Skyline Laundromats
Episode: Omer Khan - Laundry POS Systems and Training Attendants
Randy Radtke
Host of Laundry Nerd Podcast, invited guest on the episode
Alliance/Laundry Nerd Podcast
Episode: Bonus: Speed Queen and Huebsch Integration with Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Sharon Brinks
Owner/operator of two Speed Queen Touch laundromats and founder of the Laundry Station in Wichita
Laundry Station, Wichita; Speed Queen equipment
Episode: Sharon Brinks on Laundromat Employee Theft, Speed Queen POS Integration, and Beating Cancer
Sean Henderson
Owner/manager associated with Liberty Laundry and related ventures
Liberty Laundry / Wash-Dry-Fold POS
Episode: Laundromat Maintenance and Repair Ticketing System
Matt DeWolf
Editor (in chief) for Full Cycle / CLA publications
CLA / Planet Laundry / Full Cycle
Episode: The CLA's Journey from Planet Laundry to Full Cycle
Dave Menz
Laundromat Millionaire, author of Laundromat Millionaire
Laundromat Millionaire
Episode: Carla & Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz
Carla Menz
Partner, co-host of Laundromat Millionaire platform
Laundromat Millionaire
Episode: Carla & Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz
Steve Marcionetti
Founder/Executive at CCI (Card Concepts, Inc.)
CCI (Card Concepts, Inc.)
Episode: The Power of Machine Start Integration with Steve Marcionetti of CCI

Host

Ian Gollahon
Host of Laundromat Ownership; co-founder of Wash-Dry-Fold POS; owner of multiple laundromats in Oklahoma.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Finally!

    A podcast on laundromat ownership that is informative and concise! So glad I found this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparky162
    United States3 months ago
  • Outstanding!

    Not only is Ian articulate and interesting, he’s also my business partner! Really though his episode discussing valuation metrics for laundromats was fascinating and educational. Worth a listen! -Brian

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HendersonBA86
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise concise, informative episodes focused on actionable laundromat strategies.
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Carla & Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz
Q: What insight would you share with owners worried about opening up 24/7 versus staying fully attended?
Fully attended operations reduce risk, insurance costs can be more predictable, and a safer, cleaner environment supports customer trust and long-term profitability; the trend is toward staffed, well-managed locations rather than unattended models.
Carla & Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz
Q: How should someone approach delivery to avoid disappointing customers or overextending themselves?
Launch delivery in stages, begin with a simple SOP, hire a first helper, and prove the process on a small scale before expanding; expect slow initial uptake and focus on gradual momentum rather than a big early push.
Carla & Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz
Q: What is the most important thing for an first-time laundromat owner to do before scaling?
Start with the basics and manage the capital and time you can devote. Master one core service, like self-serve, then add Wash-Dry-Fold, and later delivery, while building SOPs and training staff to sustain growth.
Omer Khan - Laundry POS Systems and Training Attendants
Q: What do you think is the craziest thing you have ever seen across all your laundromats?
There have been several wild incidents, but the most memorable involved intruders using the roof and ceiling gaps to bypass security, disable alarms and cameras, and access the office and coin machines for hours, which was both shocking and a reminder of the vulnerabilities that come with older buildings. It underscored the need for robust physical security and staff training to react quickly to unusual activity.
Bonus: Laundromat Millionaire Recast from 10/30/2025
Q: Ian, what were the key moves you made to increase revenue after acquiring Liberty Laundry?
We fixed broken machines, replaced outdated signage, raised staff salaries, added a facilities manager, and redesigned outdoor marketing to highlight high-margin services like comforter washing, which significantly boosted self-serve revenue and overall topline.

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This show targets laundromat owners and operators, offering practical, data-driven insights drawn from real-world store operations, technology integrations, and growth strategies. Episodes center on point-of-sale ecosystems, maintenance software, security, financing, and scaling multi-store networks, with guest experts spanning operators, tech vendors, and industry media. A standout pattern is the focus on actionable tactics that improve profitability and uptime, from locker-based drop-off systems to cloud-based software and API integrations. Listeners likely value concrete metrics, risk mitigation, and scalable systems, and the show frequently features founders and operators sharing battle-tested lessons from growing laundromat portfolios ... more

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1. Cole Norton
2. Omer Khan
3. Randy Radtke
4. Sharon Brinks
5. Sean Henderson
6. Matt DeWolf
7. Dave Menz
8. Carla Menz

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