Coin-operated Laundries & Drycleaners
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 812310 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating facilities with coin-operated or similar self-service laundry and drycleaning equipment for customer use on the premises and/or (2) supplying and servicing coin-operated or similar self-service laundry and drycleaning equipment for customer use in places of business operated by others, such as apartments and dormitories.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
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Establishments in this industry operate coin-operated laundry and drycleaning equipment that customers use themselves on the premises, or supply and service such self-service equipment placed in other locations like apartments and dormitories. The critical distinction separates self-service operations from full-service drycleaning and laundry businesses classified in Drycleaning and Laundry Services, where employees perform the cleaning work rather than customers operating machines themselves. Linen and Uniform Supply differs by providing laundered items on a rental or contract basis rather than self-service equipment for customer use.
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