by Olivia Fast | Feb 10, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
The Free Weeks That Took Four Months “Free weeks” are one of the most common incentives buried inside uniform and linen contracts, and on paper they’re supposed to be straightforward. You sign a new agreement, the vendor issues a credit for a few weeks of service as a...
by Olivia Fast | Feb 5, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
When Results Speak Twice: Why One Club Leader Chose The Laundry Guy Again Most vendors get one opportunity. If the experience is average, you move on.If it’s painful, you warn others.If it works — and holds up under real scrutiny — you bring them back. That is...
by Olivia Fast | Feb 3, 2026 | Uniform & Linen Cost Reduction
Consolidation Rumors Are Never Just Rumors There was some interesting UniFirst chatter today. I had a conversation with a UniFirst insider that included this statement, verbatim: “I don’t see the Cintas acquisition happening. At least that’s what they’re feeding us...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 29, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
When Uniform Costs Go Up but Nothing Changed on the Floor If you’re a Service Manager, you’ve probably heard this before: “Why did uniform costs increase?” And your first thought is the correct one: Nothing changed. Same technicians.Same uniforms.Same delivery...
by Olivia Fast | Jan 27, 2026 | Industry-Specific Savings
Approved Isn’t Accurate: Why CFOs Are Overpaying for Uniforms and Linens Without Knowing It Most CFOs don’t think uniform, linen, and facility services spend is a problem. It’s relatively small.It’s operational.It’s been “stable” for years. And that’s exactly why it...
