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 | 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 | Jun 19, 2026 | Car Wash, Guardian XP / GXP, GXP-WST, New Products, Pay Stations, Sales
Meet the new Guardian XP™ GXP-WST For years, the Unitec Wash Select 2 was one of the most recognizable automatic wash entry systems in the car wash industry. Thousands of operators relied on its simple interface, dependable performance, and familiar footprint to...
by Mike Coons | May 7, 2026 | Change Machines, Laundry, Sales
The Data Pitch. You Don’t Need a Dashboard to Know Your Washers Are Busy I overheard this conversation between two laundromat owners at an open house, while we were sharing a table at lunch. One was new to the business and excited about opening his first store. The...
by Mike Coons | Apr 17, 2026 | Change Machines, Laundry, Sales
Young Owner: “Everyone’s pushing apps, cards, digital everything. But my store still runs on quarters.” Experienced Owner: “Funny thing about this business, customers will tell you what they want… if you’re willing to listen.” I was standing near the change machine...
