by Mike Coons | Aug 27, 2026 | Car Wash, Change Machines, Laundry, News & PR, Sales, Vending/Amusement
One argument for converting a laundromat from quarters to a stored-value card system is simple: Think about all the time you spend collecting quarters. It’s a fair point. An owner collects quarters from the washers and dryers, counts or reconciles them, and then puts...
by Mike Coons | Aug 20, 2026 | Change Machines, Laundry, Modular Series (MC), News & PR, Sales
Or Have We Never Actually Asked Them? Spend enough time on laundromat social media, and you’ll hear plenty of confident opinions about payments. “My customers want cards.” “Customers don’t want to carry quarters.” “Everybody wants to pay with their phone.” “Cash is...
by Mike Coons | Aug 12, 2026 | Car Wash, Change Machines, Guardian XP / GXP, Laundry, News & PR
Major payment processors have been raising rates and fees. Even if you don’t recognize their names on your statement, those higher costs can eventually work their way down to you. If your business accepts credit or debit cards, pull out your latest processing...
by Mike Coons | Jul 28, 2026 | Change Machines, Front Load, Laundry, Libraries/Schools, Modular Series (MC), Parking, Rear Load, Sales, Service & Support, Specialty, Token Dispensing, Zoos/Aquariums/Museums
Five Questions Every Owner Should Answer Before Buying Whether you’re opening a brand-new self-service business or renovating an older location, choosing the right change machine is one of the most important equipment decisions you’ll make. Your changer...
by Mike Coons | May 20, 2026 | Bill Acceptors, Change Machines, Modular Series (MC), Optional Features, Service & Support
The Short Version Bill validator problems in self-service locations follow predictable patterns: worn rollers, dirty sensors, deferred maintenance, and harsh operating environments. Operators who understand these failure points and build a consistent maintenance...
by Mike Coons | May 7, 2026 | Change Machines
In Brief An aging currency change machine that goes out of service more than it’s in service is not just an inconvenience — it is a revenue problem. Whether to repair or replace comes down to several factors: Cost of repairs How often it fails Availability of...
