Laundromat Ownership

Choosing a Laundromat POS: Ian on SourceForge

301 views · 1w ago · 41:03

Guest: Beau Hamilton

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.

Topics: Meet Ian Gollahon and Wash-Dry-Fold POS · Liberty Laundry as the Testing Ground · What a Laundromat POS System Is · Does Every Laundromat Need a POS? · Why Square Falls Short for Wash-Dry-Fold · What to Compare When Choosing a Laundromat POS

Laundromat Valuation: EBITDA and FCF

252 views · 1mo ago · 19:28

Guest: Laundromat Valuation

How to value a laundromat using gross revenue, SDE, EBITDA, free cash flow and net income. Ian Gollahon explains what each metric measures, how they compare and when buyers, sellers and banks use each one. Part 3 of the Laundromat Ownership valuation series, recorded alongside Ian's Full Cycle Magazine article from the CLA. Part 1 covered leases and assets, Part 2 covered gross revenue and SDE, and the next episode covers net income.

Topics: What EBITDA Is · Earnings Before Interest · Taxes and Entity Type · Depreciation and the Asset Sale · Amortization and Goodwill · Why EBITDA Differs From Net Income

55+ Locations with Coinless Laundry: Systems That Scale

7.3K views · 2mo ago · 35:18

Guest: Coinless Laundry

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 years. She runs operations from the Arizona corporate office, which manages 33 stores, with a satellite office in Santa Ana covering Southern California.

Topics: Carmen's background and 55 stores across two states · Wash and fold locations and three processing plants · Training almost 200 employees · The two biggest challenges at any scale · Maintenance and twice-daily machine reporting · The repair ticket filter Carmen asked for

Scaling Mega Laundromats in Manhattan with Stephen Gramaglia

6.5K views · 3mo ago · 51:46

Guest: Stephen Gramaglia

He spent 21 years at Eastern Funding watching laundromats win and lose. Then he built four of the biggest, cleanest wash-dry-fold laundromats in the New York City area. Stephen Gramaglia runs high-volume wash-dry-fold across Manhattan and Yonkers, and he explains why undercapitalization, not location, is what sinks most new owners. This is one of the most practical operator conversations we've had on the Laundromat Ownership Podcast.

Topics: Four large NYC laundromats and the "bougie" positioning · 21 years at Eastern Funding · Why laundromat loans go bad: undercapitalization · How much cash you really need to start · Revenue mix and high-volume wash-dry-fold · Operating at scale: systems and accountability

Laundromat Valuation: Gross Revenue and SDE

679 views · 4mo ago · 19:11

Guest: Laundromat Valuation

How do you value a laundromat? It comes down to two numbers: gross revenue and SDE (seller discretionary earnings). Ian Gollahon breaks down what each one means and exactly what belongs in SDE — and what doesn't. This is Part 2 of a 4-part laundromat valuation series.

Topics: Gross Revenue: The Big Number · The 50 to 70 Week Rule · What Gross Revenue Hides · SDE: Seller Discretionary Earnings · The S-Corp Salary Add-Back · What to Add Into SDE

Laundry Lockers - New Feature from Wash-Dry-Fold POS

757 views · 4mo ago · 16:29

Guest: Laundry Lockers

Laundry lockers just landed in Wash-Dry-Fold POS. In this episode, Ian Gollahon talks with developer Cole Norton about the new laundry locker system, how it powers unattended and after-hours drop-off, and how it helps laundromat owners grow wash-dry-fold revenue without adding labor.

Topics: Welcome and introductions · Why laundry lockers, and how AI tools made it possible · Do you need a specific brand of locker? · Drop box vs. individual lockers · Running an unattended laundromat with lockers · The customer drop-off experience

Omer Khan - Laundry POS Systems and Training Attendants

144K views · 5mo ago · 49:10

Guest: Omer Khan

A thief came in through the AC unit and cut every wire. A scammer hypnotized an overnight attendant into emptying the coin machine. This episode on opening a laundromat processing facility goes places most laundromat podcasts don't.

Topics: Meet Omer Khan and Skyline Laundromats · Owning vs leasing the real estate · Parking lots, water lines, and the cost of ownership · Revenue mix and pickup and delivery growth · Dedicating space and an animal wash station idea · The employee who almost quit over a new POS

Speed Queen and Huebsch Integration with Wash-Dry-Fold POS

2.9K views · 5mo ago · 40:33

Guest: Wash-Dry-Fold POS

Ian Gollahon and Brian Henderson join Randy Radtke on Alliance's Laundry Nerd Podcast to break down the new Speed Queen and Huebsch Alliance Insights API integration with Wash Dry Fold POS — the first point-of-sale system with direct machine-level access to Alliance washers and dryers.

Topics: Welcome to the Laundry Nerd Podcast · How Wash Dry Fold POS got started · Inch wide, mile deep on laundromats · What separates WDFPOS from dry cleaning and delivery systems · The equipment problem log and why the Alliance API fit · Why most manufacturers stayed closed — and how WDFPOS became the first partner

Best Business Entity for Laundromats: LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp

2.4K views · 5mo ago · 17:21

Choosing the right business entity for your laundromat — sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp — can save you tens of thousands per year or expose your personal assets in a lawsuit. Ian Gollahon breaks down every structure he's personally owned and explains exactly when to move from one to the next.

Topics: Sole proprietorships · Skipping partnerships · LLCs and asset protection · S-Corp tax filing basics · Self-employment tax explained · Salary vs. distribution inside an S-Corp

Semi-Passive Laundromat Ownership with Liberty Laundry (Laundromat Millionaire Recast)

1K views · 5mo ago · 1:24:05

Guest: Liberty Laundry

Ian Gollahon breaks down how Liberty Laundry went from $2.1M to $2.5M. This is a recast of his original Laundromat Millionaire interview, now back with full context and updated numbers. Ian Gollahon co-owns Liberty Laundry (three stores, Tulsa, OK) and co-founded Wash Dry Fold POS.

Topics: About Ian, Liberty Laundry, and Wash Dry Fold POS · Ian's appearance on the Laundromat Millionaire Show · Ten years in the laundry industry · From billboard sales to meeting Brian Henderson · Acquiring Liberty Laundry · Growing revenue from $2.1M to $2.5M

Sharon Brinks on Laundromat Employee Theft, Speed Queen POS Integration, and Beating Cancer

2.7K views · 6mo ago · 1:18:40

A trusted 5-year manager. Felony-level laundromat employee theft. And it happened while Sharon was on chemo. This is one of the most direct conversations we've had on the Laundromat Ownership Podcast. Sharon Brinks is the owner of The Laundry Station in Wichita, Kansas — two fully attended Speed Queen Touch stores voted Best Laundromat in Wichita in 2023 and 2024, with a third location in planning.

Topics: Sharon's background and business overview · Why she fell in love with the laundry business · Machine maintenance and the semi-passive myth · Speed Queen app, Insights, and payment systems · Wash Dry Fold POS + Speed Queen integration · WDF order tracking and the point-and-say method

Stop Pushing Delivery Before You Are Cashflow Positive

1.5K views · 6mo ago · 36:57

In this special crossover episode, the tables are turned and our host Ian Gollahon (co-founder of Wash Dry Fold POS (WDF POS) gets interviewed by Steve Marcionetti on the Drive Time podcast. Together, they explore the evolution of the laundromat industry and why simplicity is the ultimate tool for growth.

Topics: Crossover with Steve Marcionetti (Drive Time) · Coming into the laundry industry with zero experience · Why your POS system must be simple for attendants · Laundromat POS pricing: Premium vs. Affordable · Using CCI and WDF POS to prevent employee theft · The "Day One" Mistake: Why delivery is a money pit

Laundromat Valuation: Assets, Leases, and Real Estate

2.7K views · 6mo ago · 29:05

Guest: Laundromat Valuation

How much is a laundromat actually worth? In this kickoff to our valuation series, Ian Gollahon explains why analyzing assets and property leases is the first step in determining a laundromat's market value. Ian is the owner of Liberty Laundry and the co-founder of Wash-Dry-Fold POS. Over the last 10 years, he has talked to over 3,000 laundromat owners. In this episode, he explains why starting with "net income" can lead to a misleading valuation.

Topics: Meet Ian Gollahon, Owner of Liberty Laundry and Co-Founder of Wash-Dry-Fold POS. · Why the "multiple of net income" advice on social media is often incomplete. · Asset Sales vs. Corporate Acquisitions: Understanding the tax implications. · Evaluating equipment age and physical depreciation. · The relationship between lease length and business value. · The 5x5 Lease Structure: 25 years of security with five-year options.

Laundromat Maintenance and Repair Ticketing System

113 views · 7mo ago · 28:47

Guest: Sean Henderson

LAUNDROMAT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TICKETING SYSTEM (Audio Only Episode) Frustrated by "no work good" post-it notes and the "headache" of tracking down model numbers in cramped crawl spaces? In this episode of Laundromat Ownership, host Ian Gollahon sits down with Sean Henderson, the original creator of the modern Laundromat Machine Repair Ticket System integrated within Wash-Dry-Fold POS.

The CLA's Journey from Planet Laundry to Full Cycle

406 views · 7mo ago · 37:02

Guest: Matt DeWolf

Is the "coin-op" era officially over? In this episode of the Laundromat Ownership Podcast, host Ian Gollahon sits down with Matt DeWolf, the Editor-in-Chief of the CLA's (previously known as the Coin Laundry Association) newest media venture: Full Cycle. Matt shares why the industry’s flagship publication, Planet Laundry, is being retired after decades to make room for a premium, multimedia brand that reflects the modern laundry entrepreneur.

Topics: Matt’s journey from car wash media to the CLA · What is the CLA? Connect, Learn, Advocate · From Planet Laundry to Full Cycle: The vision · Why the shift to a quarterly, long-form publication? · What to expect in the first issue (March 2026) · Case Study: The Starbucks licensed laundromat