June 20 - 22 New Orleans
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June 20 - 22 New Orleans
Cleaner & Launderer February 2013 Drycleaning Entrepreneur Launches Innovative New Service Concept Brand to revolutionize the industry with patented processes and ultimate customer convenience Wayne Wudyka, owner of Michigan-based Clean Brands, L.L.C, announced January 17th the national launch of bizzie, the revolutionary cleaning service concept that combines home/office pick-up and delivery of laundry and drycleaning, an innovative locker-based delivery system and on-location cleaning for window treatments and light upholstery. bizzie was created to offer the ultimate convenience for consumers, taking cleaning services to where they live, work or even park. Featuring state-of-the-art mobile technology and a customer-focused and userfriendly brand approach to route development, bizzie takes drycleaning to the next level and gives busy consumers what they value most: time. The introduction of on-site lockers or “bizzie boxes,” is an innovative component of the bizzie business model. The locker system, using patented processes and smart phone technology, CLA Board Election Results In Addition Of Experienced Policy Makers The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) announced the election of two new additions to its 2013 Board of Directors: Michael Finkelstein and Ted Ristaino. CLA’s Board of Directors is comprised of CLA members who volunteer their time and talent to represent the majority of the membership in the association’s policy and decision-making processes. Each year a number of directors leave the Board after serving the maximum term; some are re-nominated to Continued on page 22 Wayne Wudyka unveils bizzie, the new national cleaning service concept, at a launch party January 17th at Farbman Group’s Lofts @ Woodward Center. will be installed across the U.S. and Canada in office buildings, residential communities, multifamily residences and parking structures. To operate the selfservice lockers, customers lock their dirty garments in a “bizzie box,” and text bizzie their box number to place their order. When the order is complete and put back in the locker, the customer receives a text from bizzie with a personalized identification number which enables them to retrieve their items with unprecedented ease and on their own schedule. Clean Brands, L.L.C.’s nationally recognized 1-800-DryClean chain will power the new ser- vice, along with the addition of new bizzie franchises. The company’s broad existing national footprint combined with the comprehensive new service ideally positions bizzie to make an immediate and dramatic impact in the U.S. and Canada. Territories are available for drycleaning operators interested in tapping into this new franchise offering, which essentially provides “a business in a Continued on page 6 NEW ORLEANS June 20 - 22 New Orleans New Concept ly revealed January 17, 2013, at an exclusive launch party held in downtown Detroit at the Lofts @ Woodward Center, a property operated by Southfield Michigan based full-service real estate company Farbman Group. The property will be the first building in the nation to offer its residents the bizzie system. Residential and office properties wanting to offer their residents and tenants outstanding amenities in today’s competitive marketplace are expected to follow Farbman Group’s lead on implementing bizzie. “Farbman Group prides itself on looking for ways to add value for our residents and tenants to make their lives easier, which includes offer- Continued from page 1 box.” “In a marketplace where the expense of building and opening a new store can be prohibitive, and where traditional route services can be difficult to grow, bizzie offers drycleaners the opportunity to diversify their businesses in a costeffective manner,” said Wudyka. “It’s an unprecedented game changer for the laundry industry and for consumers. The days of dropping off clothes at the drycleaner are over for the customer.” The bizzie brand was official- ing innovative quality services like bizzie,” said Carrie Cohen, property manager at the Lofts @ Woodward Center. “Our residents are excited to be the first in the country to utilize this new time-saving service.” bizzie is the revolutionary cleaning service concept for today’s busy individuals. bizzie was founded in 2013 by renowned laundry industry entrepreneur Wayne Wudyka, owner of Clean Brands L.L.C., which operates Michigan based Huntington Cleaners & Shirt Laundry, Wesch Cleaners, and the national 1-800-DryClean franchise. Clean Brands also has grown renowned international textile restoration com- The bizzie box system fits into any open space available in buildings where people already gather. It adds additional value and maximization of property owners and managers available square footage: • Lobby areas or postal rooms • Hallways • Parking garages • Near elevator banks It's not just the new spin on drycleaning routes. IT'S A REVOLUTION. Get bizzie! Introducing bizzie... Taking the traditional route drycleaning model to a whole new level and promising to be the most exciting—and customer-friendly—drycleaning service concept in the marketplace. With a patented process, bizzie allows you to expand your current business and tap into new markets. Territories now available in the U.S. and Canada. Home/office pick-up & delivery Locker-based delivery solution On-location drapery & light upholstery cleaning bizzie.com/franchise franchiseinfo@bizzie.com 248.654.7000 Page 6 • February 2013 • Cleaner & Launderer The locker system uses patented processes and smart phone technology. pany CRDN to be the largest in the industry reporting revenues in excess of $100 million. bizzie is comprised of three service offerings: home/office pickup and delivery of laundry and drycleaning, a locker-based delivery solution and on-location cleaning for window treatments and light upholstery. For more information, visit www. bizzie.com. Union Drycleaning Products, USA announced the promotion of Jeff Rathbun to Service Technician. He has been with Union for over six years and has an extensive electrical background and holds a refrigeration license. He is very familiar with Union drycleaning machines and can help you with your questions. You can reach Jeff Rathbun at (800) 433-9401 for your technical questions.