The Laundry Summit - Detroit

The Laundry Summit comes to Detroit — a full day built for laundromat investors, operators, and anyone serious about the business of self-service laundry.

This isn't just a massive trade show. It's an education-first event designed to give you real insight into what's working right now in the industry — from store performance and operational efficiency to financing, marketing, and the technology shaping the next generation of laundromats.

What to expect:

• Expert-led sessions covering store economics, growth strategy, and operational best practices
• Panel discussions with successful operators sharing what's actually moving the needle in their stores
• Live equipment demonstrations featuring the latest commercial laundry technology
• Peer networking with investors, multi-store operators, and industry leaders from across the Midwest
• Q&A time with the people building, financing, and running modern laundromats

Who should attend:

Whether you're exploring your first store, scaling a portfolio, or looking to modernize an existing operation, you'll leave with practical takeaways and connections you can put to work immediately.

Lunch and refreshments are included. Space is limited — register early to reserve your seat.

Hosted by Laundrylux, the exclusive North American distributor of Wascomat and Electrolux Professional commercial laundry equipment.

Info: Arrive early, get caffeinated, and connect with fellow vendors, operators and investors before sessions begin.

Info: Current market trends and what separates high-performing operators today.

Info: Advice from a storeowner who built from the ground up - from raw dirt to opening. Operating a real store.

Info: Lessons from building his SpeedClean Coin Laundry in the Michigan market. An honest look at what it actually takes to open and run a laundromat.

Info: A close look at the leading Wascomat equipment and how it can transform profitability and customer experience in your store.

Info: Short, practical takeaways from leading vendors on technology, payments, branding, automation, and operational efficiency.

Info: Candid discussion with storeowners on scaling stores, avoiding mistakes, and managing growth. Taking Q&A from audience

Info: Steve takes dives into the rapid development of technology in laundromats and gives us some insight into the present and future of where things are headed.

Info: How to identify the best locations for a modern laundromat.

Info: Brian Wallace gives us a look at the industry as a whole, advocacy, threats and opportunities and philanthropic opportunities.

Info: Network with storeowners, industry experts, vendors and listen to some live music while enjoying a refreshment as we wrap the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive West, Detroit, United States

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