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How a Mom of 4 Built a Legacy Business in Florida

In this episode, we meet Carlie Canfield, a mom of four who made a bold $1.5 million investment into a laundromat in St. Petersburg, Florida—complete with real estate ownership. Her vision? To create a modern, community-driven laundromat that not only serves customers today but can also be handed down to her children as a long-term family business. 🏪 About Laundry Lab St. Pete Location: St. Petersburg, FL (serving Golfport, Seminole, Downtown St. Pete, Treasure Island, and St. Pete Beach) Size: 3,784 sq. ft. Equipment: 32 washers + 35 dryers (sizes ranging from 20 lb to 85 lb) Payment Options: Coin + Laundry Pay app for convenience Ownership Structure: Carlie, her husband, and their best friends ✨ What Makes This Laundromat Different? Carlie transformed what was once a bright yellow hardware store into a bright pink, modern laundromat designed for families, professionals, and vacationers. The space is open, ADA-compliant, and built with security, comfort, and customer experience in mind—including push-button doors, ample folding stations, and cozy seating areas. 👨‍👩‍👧 Read, Play, Learn Area Partnering with the Laundry Cares Foundation, Carlie created a family-friendly space where kids can read, play, and learn while parents do laundry. Books are available for children to take home, with giveaways during community events like Christmas, Halloween, and National Laundry Day. 🧺 Wash-Dry-Fold & Drop-Off Services An attendant desk with a scale right by the entrance for convenience Uses the Clean Cloud system for efficiency Redesigned counters for safety and accessibility Processes 200–300 lbs of laundry daily with branded bagging and packaging 💡 Smart Design & Equipment LaundryLux machines with advanced features (temperature control, clean drum function) 83-pound dryers for bulky bedding (a customer favorite) Efficient trough system + tankless water heaters to avoid the “musty laundromat smell” Each machine is equipped with individual shut-offs for safety 💳 Customer-Friendly Amenities App + cash payments (with kiosks that dispense fives & quarters) Vending machines for detergent, snacks, and drinks ATM that dispenses $10 bills (by customer request) Water fountain & bottle filler Secure bathrooms with a cypher lock access 📈 Franchising with Laundry Lab Carlie chose to partner with Laundry Lab for access to proven systems, processes, and support—including wash-dry-fold training, marketing materials, and a like-minded network of laundromat owners. Her message is clear: if you don’t like working with people, the laundromat business isn’t for you. 💭 The Bigger Picture This laundromat wasn’t built just for income—it was built as a legacy investment. Carlie shares how the first year was filled with challenges, including hurricanes and long hours, but the vision was always bigger: creating a sustainable business, building ownership in the community, and passing it down to the next generation. 📌 Key Takeaways: $1.5M laundromat investment (building + equipment + renovations) Unique family-first, community-driven approach Wash-dry-fold growth + tech-driven systems Strong franchise support via Laundry Lab Long-term focus on legacy, not just income 👉 Want more insights like this? Subscribe and hit the 🔔 to stay updated on laundromat success stories, investor advice, and behind-the-scenes business breakdowns. 📌 Join the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) to fast-track your journey! 🔗 [CLA Sign-Up – Scan the QR Code in the Video] or visit https://linktr.ee/claspotlight #LaundromatBusiness #LaundryLab #Entrepreneurship #PassiveIncome #SmallBusiness #StPetersburgFL