The veteran-owned franchise is more than doubling its original Abilene location to 14,405 square feet, adding capacity and space for a broader customer experience.
- Laundry Luv is expanding its Abilene, Texas location to 14,405-square-feet.
- Ken Wimberly is the co-founder and chief visionary officer of Laundry Luv.
- The franchise emphasizes community impact and diverse revenue streams.
Laundry Luv is more than doubling the size of its original laundromat in Abilene, Texas, in a project expected to create the state’s largest laundromat. The veteran-owned company is expanding the facility from 6,240 to 14,405 square feet and increasing its equipment count to 202 machines. The project reflects the company’s effort to build a larger, more comfortable setting for customers while growing its presence in the laundry services industry.
Laundry Luv opened the Abilene location in 2019 and has since expanded its corporate operations and introduced a franchise program. The expanded facility is designed to accommodate more customers and provide additional room for family-friendly amenities and community activities. Plans include a larger children’s area, more comfortable seating and additional space for customers and laundry carts. The project also includes warehouse space to support equipment, parts and supplies for the company’s operations.
The company’s approach extends beyond traditional self-service laundry. Its service offerings include wash-and-fold, pickup and delivery, commercial laundry accounts, vending and retail laundry supplies. These options allow the business to serve residential and commercial customers while creating additional sources of revenue. Laundry Luv’s franchise model also includes support for site selection, training, operations, technology, marketing and ongoing field assistance.
Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Ken Wimberly said the company wants its locations to be places customers trust and look forward to visiting. That philosophy has shaped its focus on clean facilities, modern equipment and community involvement. The expanded Abilene location is expected to open in late fall 2026, with a reopening celebration planned to include giveaways, family activities and special offers.
As Laundry Luv develops its franchise network, maintaining consistent procedures and training across locations will become increasingly important. The Knowledge Base feature available through Gorilla Dash can give franchise teams a centralized place to organize operational instructions, training materials and reference information. For a growing service business, accessible guidance can help employees and managers follow established processes as the network expands.
Key Facts:
| Largest Texas laundromat | Laundry Luv's Abilene facility will soon be the largest laundromat in Texas after its expansion in late 2026. |
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| Veteran-owned Business | The business is veteran-owned, which influences its management and franchising approach. |
| Family-friendly Concept | Laundry Luv creates comfortable, clean, and family-oriented laundromats, moving away from traditional unattended spaces. |
| Multi-revenue Services | Offers wash-and-fold, pickup, delivery, commercial accounts, vending, and retail supplies for diverse income streams. |
| Franchisee Support | Extensive support framework for franchisees covering site selection, training, operations, and marketing. |
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