https://bizopsplaybook.com/tags/investing/Recent content in Investing on bizOpsPlaybook — Practical Business Plans for Solo EntrepreneursHugoen-usWed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bizopsplaybook.com/blog/laundromat-equipment-guide/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bizopsplaybook.com/blog/laundromat-equipment-guide/<p><img src="https://bizopsplaybook.com/img/blog/laundromat-equipment.jpg" alt="A row of stainless-steel commercial Dexter washers in a bright laundromat, labeled by load size"></p> <p>Equipment is the single biggest check you&rsquo;ll write opening a laundromat, and it&rsquo;s the one decision you live with for 15 years. Pick wrong and you&rsquo;re either overpaying upfront or bleeding money on slow cycles and repair bills for the life of the store. Three brands dominate U.S. coin laundry — <strong>Speed Queen, Dexter, and Continental Girbau</strong> — and they&rsquo;re genuinely different machines built for different priorities. Here&rsquo;s how they compare in 2026 and how to match one to your store&rsquo;s economics.</p>