CHICAGO — Average new self-service laundry: 2.5 top loaders, 28.6 front loaders, 33.4 dryer pockets, 2,824 square feet ...

CHICAGO — 53.1% say year-over-year biz was better in 2017 compared to 2016 ...

CHICAGO — Areas checked frequently include equipment, exterior, doors/locks ...

CHICAGO — More than half of store owners don’t publicize price increases ...

CHICAGO — 59.7% of store owners expect business to increase in 2018 ...

CHICAGO — 50% of store owners purchased at least one piece of equipment in 2017 ...

CHICAGO — 44.4% have raised, or intend to raise, washer prices by year’s end ...

CHICAGO — More than 77% of store owners report boost in 2017 self-service business ...

CHICAGO — Deciding between ‘myth’ and ‘reality’ ...

CHICAGO — Holiday-inspired poll challenged store owners to admit darkest fears, give thanks ...

CHICAGO — Sales projections: 64.4% expect 2017 sales to surpass those of 2016 ...

CHICAGO — Average new self-service laundry: 3.2 top loaders, 33.3 front loaders, 39.1 dryer pockets, 3,132 square feet ...

CHICAGO — Annual survey: Nearly 64% of those polled say 2016 business better than 2015 ...

CHICAGO — But few respondents choose to run summertime promotions ...

CHICAGO — More than half of those polled will attend Vegas show next month ...

CHICAGO — 65.8% of store owners expect total business to increase in 2017 ...

CHICAGO — 63% of store owners purchased at least one piece of equipment in 2016 ...

CHICAGO — 63% have raised, or intend to raise, washer prices by year’s end ...

CHICAGO — More than 60% of store owners report boost in 2016 self-service business ...

CHICAGO — Increased customer base, higher prices among contributing factors ...