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Post# 627781   9/26/2012 at 20:11 (4,200 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )        

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Hi Everyone,
Im thinking about opening a Retro style Laundromat-Bakery and need a few name suggestions.

I have a few,
The Laundry Room,
The Wash Tub,

Thanks for any help,
Chris





Post# 627782 , Reply# 1   9/26/2012 at 20:17 (4,200 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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I actually like The Wash Tub. The only thing I can come up with at the moment is The Clothesline. But, I like The Wash Tub better.

Post# 627783 , Reply# 2   9/26/2012 at 20:30 (4,200 days old) by gowest84 (Phoenix, AZ)        
I've seen both of those names

Besides, if you are going to make 2 businesses together, the name will be crucial.  In the '80's there was Duds and Suds which was a bar and laundromat.

 

Clean and Rise  is the only one that comes to mind right now.  Look at all of the details of your business and see if there are things that go across both businesses.  It has to be unique, easy to remember and something that would be appealing between the businesses.

 

Good luck with this.  Both are unique businesses and both can be profitable.

 


Post# 627784 , Reply# 3   9/26/2012 at 20:31 (4,200 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        
How about...

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The Hot'n Wet?

or the

Wet 'n Hot?


Post# 627790 , Reply# 4   9/26/2012 at 20:43 (4,200 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
Depending on the focus of your

bakery, how about "Clean and Sweet?" or "Sweet n' Clean?


That is, if you're going in more of a dessert/pastry mode than a bread mode. If you're going toward bread, "Rise and Clean" as been said above, or similar.


I like to bake bread, but I am more known for my desserts, particularly my cookies.


Best of luck to you!


It's now (sadly, sadly) out of print, but The Fannie Farmer Baking Book by Marion Cunningham is WONDERFUL. The classic 1963 edition of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book is back in print, and as luscious as ever. These, and Rose Levy Berenbaum's The Bread Bible, and ANY of Beth Hensperger's bread books are very reliable.



Lawrence/Maytagbear


Post# 627795 , Reply# 5   9/26/2012 at 20:54 (4,200 days old) by gowest84 (Phoenix, AZ)        
Sweet n' Clean

I like that.  It would work between both businesses.


Post# 627796 , Reply# 6   9/26/2012 at 20:55 (4,200 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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1. Rise and Shine
2. Fluff and Fold
3. Loafers
4. County Tub
5. Kneedy Clean
6. Crusty Dudds


Post# 627805 , Reply# 7   9/26/2012 at 21:23 (4,200 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Suds and Snak Shak

Snackin' Suds

Laundry Boys Buns

Laundry Done and Buns

Fluff and Puffs


Post# 627808 , Reply# 8   9/26/2012 at 21:45 (4,200 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Laundromat Names!

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Cleaning Genie!


Post# 627811 , Reply# 9   9/26/2012 at 22:00 (4,200 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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Although there is a laundromat I've seen w/ this name used, how 'bout:

DUDS & SUDS

Otherwise I just thought of:

WASH 'N' DRY DEPOT


-- Dave


Post# 627814 , Reply# 10   9/26/2012 at 22:32 (4,200 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I can't believe nobody has suggested Suds Cakes yet.


Post# 627818 , Reply# 11   9/26/2012 at 22:47 (4,200 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Rp, lol,  i think "suds cake" is an insider "term" around here.   I do like it.   alr


Post# 627819 , Reply# 12   9/26/2012 at 22:56 (4,200 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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That's actually a good one alr!

Post# 627829 , Reply# 13   9/27/2012 at 00:15 (4,200 days old) by FEster (Lafayette La USA)        
A noobs view

The Grub n scrub.......Do some first class grubbin' while your clothes are scrubbin'.

The Cookies and clean washateria?

The coin op cookie shop?

I don't know. It's late and my mind's been known to travel some bumpy roads.


FEster


Post# 627841 , Reply# 14   9/27/2012 at 01:18 (4,200 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo )        

Cinnamin Spin
Dungerees & Doughnuts
Sugar & Soap
Coin-op Bake Shop
All I can think of at 1 in the mornin'!


Post# 627871 , Reply# 15   9/27/2012 at 08:30 (4,199 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        
How about.....................................

WASH 'N BAKE
LAUNDRY LANE BAKE SHOP
COOKIES AND WASH BY THE POUND
THE SCRUB BOARD BAKE SHOP
THE COOK AND CLEAN LAUNDROMAT/BAKERY
THE LAUNDRY AND BREAD BASKET
MIKE


Post# 627877 , Reply# 16   9/27/2012 at 09:17 (4,199 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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Laundroteria
Cafe' O Mat
Spun Your Buns
Downy Flake
Spun Out
Tart Mart
Buttons and Bows
Curl up and Dye
Creasy Crawlers
Mold and Fold


Post# 627881 , Reply# 17   9/27/2012 at 09:34 (4,199 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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Woh, I just noticed BAKERY on here!

Sooooo:

BUNS & SUDS

WASH & BAKE DEPOT

BAKE & WASH HEAVEN

(Of course, end names like "Heaven", "Center", "Depot", etc. are inter-changable, depending on preference/compatibility w/ the first "trade name"...)


-- Dave



Post# 627889 , Reply# 18   9/27/2012 at 10:30 (4,199 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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What a great bunch of ideas! Sugar and Soap is good, among others.

All I can add is " Goodie Tub", "Clothesline Bakery" , and one that is over the top and probably illegal (lol! ) "Munch and Clean" ...ok, no worse than "Bubble n Buns". LOL !

Ok, enough from the peanut gallery.


Post# 627942 , Reply# 19   9/27/2012 at 17:29 (4,199 days old) by jim (Hudson, WI)        
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How about Washateria? I heard that term used down south in South Carolina and thought was better than laundromat.

Jim


Post# 627950 , Reply# 20   9/27/2012 at 18:04 (4,199 days old) by camMURRAY22 (Savannah,Georgia)        
Laundromat Names

How about the Amtrak Laundromat Station. The train can stop by the laundromat and drop the dirty linen off from off the trains.

Post# 627951 , Reply# 21   9/27/2012 at 18:05 (4,199 days old) by twinner (Ohio)        
having fun with this

The Sudsy Baker

The Bake-o-Mat

Duds and Dough

Bread and Bubbles


Post# 627997 , Reply# 22   9/27/2012 at 20:55 (4,199 days old) by whirlypoolie ()        

You want a distinctive name for your laundromat cafe?

A name that, when people see it, they KNOW it's YOUR PLACE and nobody else's?

If that's the case? Don't choose to name it "The Wash Tub".

It's a wonderful name, don't get me wrong. But it's far from unique: There are numerous "Wash Tub" laundromats all over the U.S. (do a Google search to see for yourself).






Post# 628006 , Reply# 23   9/27/2012 at 22:24 (4,199 days old) by badgerdx ()        

I can't come up with anything clever... but I like
Suds-cake
Laudroteria

But my absolute favorite, especially if you're going for a 50-60's theme is
"BAKE-0-MAT"... I can just picture the turquoise and pink.


Post# 628019 , Reply# 24   9/28/2012 at 01:44 (4,199 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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"Rise n Shine" is familiar and catchy. Bread rises; laundry doesn't exactly "shine" so it's still a reach.

But it beats Sebum and Yeast which sounds like something you'd need penicillin for. Also beats Leavening and Surfactancy, which might work in Princeton but might not. Memorable for science types, but not catchy. Barely pronounceable.

Tub n Roll? Scrub n Grub?

Sinnamon Suds? Trademarkable, but evocative?


Post# 628081 , Reply# 25   9/28/2012 at 11:27 (4,198 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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Here in Reno, there is a big locally owned laundromat operation called Duds and Suds. Multiple stores offering self serve, drop off and, since it's Nevada, slots and video poker to keep you busy while you wait.

Our laundromat is actually called The Wash Tub with a picture of a wood tub Maytag wringer next to the name.

RCD


Post# 628093 , Reply# 26   9/28/2012 at 13:48 (4,198 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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yeah, Suds 'n Cake is good, but .... Bake-O-Mat is really nice and retro sounding...like it alot.

Maybe not so good, but I have to add: Rub-a-Dub Bakery with three (choose whichever)people adding laundry to the old tub and holding/eating bakery goods for the sign


Post# 628103 , Reply# 27   9/28/2012 at 14:23 (4,198 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth)        

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Post# 628124 , Reply# 28   9/28/2012 at 16:08 (4,198 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
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How about Dunk&Wash,sell coffee and donuts and of course other baked goods.

Post# 628143 , Reply# 29   9/28/2012 at 18:07 (4,198 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )        
wow

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Thanks everyone,
These are some great names, I will take them to my business partner and when we decide a name I will let everyone know..


Post# 628249 , Reply# 30   9/29/2012 at 05:45 (4,198 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
If you're good at baking

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how about "The fluff 'n flake"

or "Duds and Danish" - but you'd have to sell Danish - especially prune!!



Post# 628319 , Reply# 31   9/29/2012 at 13:21 (4,197 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Yeah, the only problem I see with an otherwise great name like "Bake-O-Mat" is that the non-laundry side of the operation might be perceived as specializing in a certain type of brownie.  Not the worst concept in the world for killing time while you're doing laundry though, and you'd have the most profitable bakery in town.


Post# 629119 , Reply# 32   10/2/2012 at 23:39 (4,194 days old) by launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster)        

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"Drop your pant's & Jacket off" wishy washi, Amanda Dealwith, how may I help you?

Post# 629562 , Reply# 33   10/5/2012 at 06:12 (4,192 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.)        
How about

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"Grub & Scrub"

Post# 629708 , Reply# 34   10/5/2012 at 19:29 (4,191 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

All over the south people refer to laundromats as "Washaterias". I first heard the term about 36 years ago. Being from the Chicago area it threw me to the first time or two I heard it.

Post# 629904 , Reply# 35   10/6/2012 at 21:36 (4,190 days old) by ingliscanada ()        

How 'bout "Speed Dairy Queen"

Post# 632427 , Reply# 36   10/17/2012 at 21:58 (4,179 days old) by vintagekenmore (Spokane, Washington)        

how about Suds n Sweets??

Post# 633302 , Reply# 37   10/21/2012 at 17:48 (4,175 days old) by EdCherokee ()        

Suds and Sweets was what I was thinking too!

Laundry Bake!

Wash n Bake

Splash and Splender

Clean n Bake













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