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Laundromat Ownership

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

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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This week the host is the guest. Ian Gollahon sits down with Beau Hamilton on the SourceForge Podcast to explain what a laundromat POS system does, which laundromats need one and what to compare when choosing a laundromat POS.

SourceForge is a softw... more

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Gross revenue, SDE, EBITDA, free cash flow and net income all describe what a laundromat earns, but each one measures something different. Ian Gollahon explains what each metric includes, how they compare to each other and when a buyer, seller or ban... more

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Carmen Cardiel helps run 55+ laundromat locations across Arizona and Southern California. She joins Ian Gollahon to break down the systems that hold up at that scale, and the ones that quietly fall apart.

Carmen has been with Coinless Laundry for 12... more

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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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Recent Guests

Beau Hamilton
Host of the SourceForge Podcast.
SourceForge
Episode: Choosing a Laundromat POS: Ian on SourceForge
Stephen Gramaglia
Laundromat owner
Episode: Scaling Mega Laundromats in Manhattan with Stephen Gramaglia
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
Steve Marcionetti
Interviewer from Drive Time; guest on crossover episode
Drive Time
Episode: Stop Pushing Delivery Before You Are Cashflow Positive
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

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    This podcast has been so helpful and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparky162
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparky162
    United States7 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 States9 months ago

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Guests range from operators to payments tech experts, offering diverse perspectives.
Hosts bring industry breadth and hands-on experience, making complex topics accessible.

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Choosing a Laundromat POS: Ian on SourceForge
Q: What should laundromat owners compare before choosing a laundromat POS system?
Gollahon recommends comparing total costs, especially processing fees and hardware, along with staff training time, usability, and whether the system's features fit the store's priorities.
Choosing a Laundromat POS: Ian on SourceForge
Q: What is a laundromat POS system, and how is it different from the card or machine payment system on the actual machines?
A laundromat POS is the counter software and equipment used to manage wash-dry-fold orders. A self-serve payment system handles customers paying to start washers and dryers themselves.
Scaling Mega Laundromats in Manhattan with Stephen Gramaglia
Q: What role does family play in sustaining and growing the business?
Family involvement has been transformative, with two sons active in operations, procurement, and even repairs. This setup frees the owner to focus on strategy while ensuring continuity, mentorship, and shared ownership, which helps sustain long-term growth and succession planning.
Scaling Mega Laundromats in Manhattan with Stephen Gramaglia
Q: What key factors helped you scale from a single store to four large locations?
The critical change was implementing uniform, timestamped systems and a robust Wash-Dry-Fold program that provides accountability, a clear workflow, and reliable data. Investing in proper hardware and a comprehensive dashboard allowed us to manage orders, pounds per shift, and employee performance across multiple sites, enabling scalable growth.
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.

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What is Laundromat Ownership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on real-world laundromat ownership, scale, operations, and technology. Episodes often center on multi-store growth, profitability metrics, and practical implementations of POS, locks, and pickup/delivery workflows. Guests span seasoned operators, software founders, and payment-system experts, with a notable emphasis on how technology, training, and process improvements drive uptime, security, and cashflow. A standout trait is the blend of hands-on operator storytelling with concrete operational tactics and contractible takeaways for owners, developers, and sponsors seeking to reach a highly focused audience of laundromat professionals across the U.S. Overall, it's a practical, data-informed resource for scaling, effic... more

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2. Stephen Gramaglia
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4. Omer Khan
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7. Steve Marcionetti
8. Sean Henderson

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