About the
Laundry Guy
The Laundry Guy is the #1 Uniform & Linen Cost Reduction in North America! Since 2004 we’ve specialized in cost reduction for the laundry and linen sector, translating over two decades of industry expertise into tangible savings for our clients. Our mission centers on advocating for our customers, ensuring they receive the best value in their agreements with large industrial laundry companies. We save our clients 30-50% on their rental programs with Cintas, Vestis (formerly Aramark), UniFirst and Alsco.
We have a 95% success rate and we only charge if we save you money!
Our Executive Team
Get to Know the Laundry Guy's
Meet Our CEO – Cardin Spenst
Cardin Spenst is the CEO and second-generation leader of The Laundry Guy, where he combines modern strategy with a deep respect for the company’s roots. Six years ago, what began as a simple request to help organize spreadsheets for his father’s consulting firm quickly grew into a passion for uncovering inefficiencies and building better systems. He soon joined the company as a partner, and together, they reimagined what cost reduction could look like in today’s laundry and linen landscape.
Cardin led the firm’s shift from paper-based audits to a fully digitized, software-driven model—introducing automation, AI tools, and scalable processes that could support organizations of any size. Since taking on a leadership role, he has worked closely with clients ranging from local dealerships to Fortune 500 enterprises, helping them capture missed savings and achieve greater visibility into their vendor spend.
His experience spans everything from business development and data modeling to contract strategy and executive communications. He’s spoken at industry events, participated in innovation challenges, and remains actively involved in developing the tools that power The Laundry Guy’s results.
Cardin leads with a client-first mindset and a strong belief that innovation and service go hand-in-hand. He credits the company’s growth to the dedication of its team and a shared commitment to delivering real value. As CEO, he continues to drive forward a vision rooted in impact, curiosity, and measurable outcomes.
At The Laundry Guy, he believes the work is more than cost savings—it’s about empowering clients with clarity, confidence, and control.
Meet Our Founder – Darren Spenst
Darren Spenst, also known as the Laundry Guy, brings more than 27 years of deep, hands-on experience in the uniform, linen, and facility services industry. As a former executive overseeing a $100 million division, Darren developed a sharp understanding of the operational and contractual complexities that drive vendor relationships in this space. But what set him apart was his ability to recognize a major gap: while vendors had teams working to maximize revenue, clients had virtually no support ensuring fairness, compliance, or savings.
With that insight, Darren pioneered a new category of cost reduction—one built entirely around the client’s interests. He founded The Laundry Guy to provide auditing, renegotiation, and compliance monitoring services that empower businesses to regain control of their laundry and uniform spend. Since launching, the firm has helped companies of all sizes—from single-location shops to global corporations—recover millions in overcharges and avoid future waste.
Darren’s philosophy is grounded in transparency, measurable value, and long-term partnerships. He believes cost reduction shouldn’t be reactive or combative—it should be strategic, data-driven, and built on trust. That mindset has helped position The Laundry Guy as a leader in the industry and a respected partner to businesses nationwide.
Today, Darren continues to guide the company’s strategic direction, mentor the next generation of leadership, and advocate for smarter, more ethical vendor relationships. His mission is clear: transform the industry—one invoice at a time.