In this episode of CCI Drive Time, Steve sits down with Matt Simmons, co-founder of Curbside Laundries, to discuss how a family-owned laundromat evolved into one of the industry's leading wash-dry-fold and pickup & delivery software platforms. 

Matt shares the remarkable story behind Super Suds in Long Beach, California, where wash-dry-fold revenue grew from just $8,000 per month to more than $140,000 per month at a single location. What began as a search for software to manage a growing laundry operation eventually became a business dedicated to helping laundromat owners increase revenue, streamline operations, and successfully launch pickup and delivery services. 

Steve and Matt discuss:

•  How operational challenges led to the creation of Curbside Laundries 
•  The role of wash-dry-fold and pickup & delivery in modern laundromat profitability 
•  Why successful operators should master wash-dry-fold before expanding into delivery services 
•  The value of family businesses and aligning around common goals 
•  How distributors can help store owners build additional revenue streams beyond self-service 
•  The importance of customer success, education, and ongoing support 
•  Lessons learned from operating a high-volume laundry business while developing software 
•  Emerging trends in the industry, including AI, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and the future of customer acquisition 
•  The growing partnership between payment systems and wash-dry-fold software platforms 

Matt also shares insights from working with hundreds of laundromat operators nationwide, explains why pickup and delivery continues to be one of the largest growth opportunities in the industry, and offers practical advice for new store owners looking to maximize revenue from day one. 

Whether you're opening your first laundromat, expanding your wash-dry-fold operation, or looking for ways to increase profitability, this episode is packed with actionable ideas and real-world experience from an operator who continues to run and grow his own laundry business.

Listen now and learn how today's most successful operators are building profitable service businesses beyond self-service laundry.