Benefits
Maximize Your Success
advantages come with the industry’s leading association for laundromat professionals
Joining CLA, formerly known as the Coin Laundry Association, means gaining access to an array of benefits designed to support and elevate your business. Whether you’re a seasoned laundry owner or just starting out, CLA membership provides the resources, insights, and community you need to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Industry Insights and Education
Stay Ahead with Cutting-Edge Knowledge
CLA members receive exclusive and free access to in-depth data analysis, industry surveys, and the latest market intelligence. Our educational resources, including white papers, webinars, and training videos, are curated to help you make informed decisions and implement best practices that drive profitability.
Highlights:
- Data-Backed Insights: To stay informed, access the annual Industry Survey, best practice guides, and the premier industry publication Full Cycle magazine.
- Comprehensive Education: Upskill your team with training kits, events and a video library covering essential topics like financing, customer service, and scaling your business.
- Continuous Learning: Participate in monthly webinars on starting a laundromat and topics for women in the industry. Learn more about our collaboration with Laundry University, which provides laundromat training programs, staff onboarding solutions and business management courses for you and your team.
Networking and Community
Connect with Laundry’s Most Successful Professionals
CLA membership opens the door to a thriving community of laundromat owners and industry leaders. From local events to national conferences, you’ll find opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas and build valuable relationships that can take your business to the next level.
Highlights:
- National and Local Events: Attend local CLA Connect LIVE meetings and national events such as Excellence in Laundry, The Clean Show, and WDF Workshop to expand your network.
- Peer Support: Leverage the collective wisdom of your peers through our Facebook group, surveys and in-person events.
- Women’s Laundry Network: Join a unique initiative designed to support women leading vended laundry businesses, offering mentorship, networking and professional growth opportunities. Be part of our WLN Facebook group to share with women in the industry.
Advocacy and Business Solutions
Protect Your Interests and Enhance Your Operations
At CLA, we advocate for the vended laundry industry at the federal and state levels, ensuring your voice is heard on issues that impact your business. Additionally, we’ve partnered with top service providers to offer members exclusive discounts on essential business solutions, from insurance to marketing services.
Highlights:
- Advocacy: Download the Advocacy Report to see how your membership supports CLA’s efforts to protect and grow the industry.
- Exclusive Discounts: Save on services like digital marketing, insurance, payroll and benefits software and more, helping you streamline operations and maximize your budget.
- Industry Leadership: Play a role in shaping the future of the laundry industry through your membership.
- Members-Only Offers: Get access to special offers exclusive for CLA members provided by our company members.
“The resources, community and leadership CLA provides help bring the industry together and push the limits on what is possible.”
Eli Aizenstat, Director of Marketing, Cents
Ready to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Laundry Business?
Join CLA today and start reaping the benefits that thousands of laundromat professionals have trusted for over 60 years.