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Vended Laundry Experience DALLAS

AT&T Stadium

The Vended Laundry Experience is an elevated, one-day event delivering a full day of education, hands-on training, and insight.

October 7, 2026

8:00 am

- 5:00 pm

AT&T Stadium

Arlington

, TX

Overview

Event Information

You don’t want to miss the Vended Laundry Experience at AT&T Stadium—a one-day event built for laundry owners, operators, and investors.

Get real insights, valuable connections, and actionable ideas—plus VIP-exclusive stadium tours and a Cowboys experience.

Truth. Content. Connections. One unforgettable experience.

Your Ticket Includes:

Attendee Pass — $99

Designed for store owners, operators, and aspiring investors ready to grow.

Your Pass Includes:

  • Access to educational tracks, live equipment demos, and networking

  • Entry to the Closing Reception with a Cowboys experience

  • $50 Gift Card upon check-in (Cutoff at 12:00 noon 10/6; effectively making your ticket just $49!)

  • Free Event Parking included with registration

Add-On Experience:

VIP AT&T Stadium Tour: Step behind the scenes and explore exclusive stadium areas. Limited availability.

Vended Laundry Experience Full Day Access Pass for Attendees
Vended Laundry Experience hosted by Laundry Pro of Florida in Tampa

Who Should Attend?

Whether starting out or scaling up, this event is for driven laundry pros and investors. Learn to build a smarter, more profitable business.

  • Aspiring laundromat owners
  • Single-store and multi-store operators
  • Owners planning renovations or expansions
  • Operators focused on efficiency, service, and growth

Wherever you are in your journey, leave with actionable strategies, industry connections, and the confidence to lead your local market.

Why Should You Attend?

If you’re looking for an event that gives you face-to-face conversations with multiple perspectives, access to vendors that keep our industry moving forward, and a clear path forward for your business, this is it.

  • Evaluate equipment and services
  • Discover new revenue streams
  • Learn proven strategies from industry leaders


VIP AT&T Stadium Tour Add-On

Upgrade your experience with a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium, including exclusive access to step onto the field.

Vended Laundry Experience hosted by Laundry Pro of Florida in Tampa

Speakers

  • Leo Frazier

    Leo Frazier

    Owner/Operator, Leo’s Laundromats

    Leo Frazier is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, commercial real estate investor, and multi-store laundromat owner with more than 30 years ... More Detail

  • Brian Grell

    Brian Grell

    Zombiemat Slayer, Eastern Funding

    Known as the “ZombieMat™ Slayer,” Brian Grell is dedicated to helping laundromat owners transform outdated stores into thriving, modern businesses. Wi ... More Detail

  • Ryan Smith

    Ryan Smith

    President, AAdvantage Laundry Systems

    Ryan's career in the laundry industry started from the ground up. He joined AAdvantage Laundry Systems as a part-time installation technician while at ... More Detail

  • Dennis Diaz

    Dennis Diaz

    President, SPYNR

    Former founder turned enterprise marketing leader, Dennis has a career spanning finance, talent, entrepreneurship, and platform-scale growth. After fo ... More Detail

  • King Lee

    King Lee

    Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing, Dexter Laundry

    King Lee is a laundry industry leader with 20 plus years of operator experience and more than a decade driving sales growth with Dexter Laundry, the l ... More Detail

  • Hannah Chapman

    Hannah Chapman

    Owner/Operator, Wash Bar

    Hannah Chapman is the owner and co-founder of Wash Bar Laundry, where she operates four laundromats and wash & fold locations focused on blending clea ... More Detail

  • Waleed Cope

    Waleed Cope

    Co-Founder, VIP Bubbles & The Soap Box

    Waleed Cope is a second-generation laundry owner/operator and Co-Founder of VIP Bubbles and The Soap Box. He's spent over twenty years in the business ... More Detail

  • Matt Gogel

    Matt Gogel

    VP and General Manager, Dexter Financial Services

    Matt has held the role of Dexter Financial Controller since 2023. Prior to joining the team, Matt spent 13 years at Metal Design Systems in the role o ... More Detail

  • Chaz Ramsey

    Chaz Ramsey

    Owner/Operator, Keyway Supersudz

    Chaz Ramsey is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Family Business and a minor in Accounting. With 17 years of exper ... More Detail

  • Tyler Purcell

    Tyler Purcell

    Co-founder, Laundry Spot

    Tyler Purcell is the co-founder of Laundry Spot. They operate 4 stores in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. Laundry Spot focuses on putting the custome ... More Detail

Sessions / Agenda

  • 8:00 – 9:00 am

    Stadium Tour Exclusive Vended Laundry Experience Stadium Tour

    Get access to the most popular areas of AT&T Stadium!  Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Locker Room, Cowboys Post-Game Interview Room, Miller Lite Club, Photo Opp on the Field. Limited Stadium Tour tickets available. Tour stops are based on availability.

  • 8:00 – 9:30 am

    Check In, Breakfast, & Networking

    Welcome to the Dallas Laundry Experience. Kick off the day by meeting our team and connecting with our vendor partners over coffee. This casual welcome session is your chance to make introductions and get set for a full day of learning, networking, and actionable takeaways.

  • 9:30 – 10:00 am

    Welcome to the Vended Laundry Experience

    Ryan Smith
  • 10:00 – 10:20 am

    Get Connected, Get Involved, Get Ahead

    Dennis Diaz, Brian Grell

    Grow faster when you’re connected to the right people, resources, and partners. In this spotlight, Dennis Diaz will show you how to get involved with four key relationship channels that can accelerate your success: CLA, the LaundryCares Foundation, the Women’s Laundry Network, and your local distributor team. Success happens when you engage, build lasting relationships, and tap into ongoing support, education, and opportunities year-round.

  • 10:20 – 10:50 am

    From Entry to Exit: A Strategic Guide for Laundry Operators

    King Lee

    Whether you're buying an existing location, building from scratch, or retooling a current store, every path comes with unique decisions, risks, and rewards. Join King Lee, Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing at Dexter Laundry, as he walks through what to consider at each stage of ownership, from your first investment to planning a successful exit strategy.

  • 10:50 – 11:05 am

    Spotlight // Presented by Payrange

  • 11:10 – 11:45 am

    The Mistakes That Cost You Before You Notice, and How to Avoid Them

    Waleed Cope

    In the laundry business, the cost of a failure sets the speed you learn from it. Some mistakes are obvious. Others quietly compound, draining your bottom line long before you see the damage. In this session, Waleed Cope draws on over twenty years of owning, operating, and growing laundry businesses to break down the failures that add up in silence, and the ones you can avoid by learning them here first.

  • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

    Lunch & Networking with Vendors

  • 1:15 – 1:30 pm

    Understanding a Cash Flow Statement, presented by Eastern Funding

    Brian Grell
  • 1:30 – 2:15 pm

    Panel Discussion: The Real Cost of Growth: Buy, Build, or Rebuild?

    Matt Gogel, Chaz Ramsey, Leo Frazier, Tyler Purcell
  • 2:15 – 3:00 pm

    Built to Stay: How to Hire, Train and Retain a Winning Team

    Hannah Chapman
  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm

    Closing Remarks and Networking Reception

    End the event the way it deserves: on one of the biggest stages in sports. Join us at AT&T Stadium for an exclusive closing reception featuring a Cowboys experience. It's your chance to cap off the experience with an unforgettable moment. Between photos, connect with the vendor partners who keep our industry moving. This is prime networking time with the people behind the products, technology, and services shaping the future of the business, all in a setting you won't forget. Don't miss your chance to close out the event in style.

Sponsors

Proudly presented in partnership with leading equipment manufacturers, distributors, solution providers, and trade associations supporting laundromat owners.

Title Sponsor
Signature Sponsor
Spotlight Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Media Sponsor
CLA Laundry Association
Presented By

Where to Stay

Aloft by Marriott Dallas Arlington Entertainment District

2140 E Lamar Blvd · Arlington, TX 76006

DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK AVAILABLE Please make your reservation by Monday, September 14, 2026, to receive the special group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.

  • Rate $149/night
  • Room block Book by September 14, 2026
  • Booking code
    Vended Laundry Experience
  • Less than two miles from AT&T Stadium
  • Craft cocktails and light bites at W XYZ® Bar
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • On-site business center
  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool
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Things to Do

Make the most of your time with these optional local experiences.

Dallas Cowboys Game

Dallas Cowboys Game

Thursday, October 8, 7:15 PM

AT&T Stadium • Arlington, TX

Evening activity Near the hotel
Dining: Pappadeaux Fresh Seafood

Dining: Pappadeaux Fresh Seafood

Sunday - Thursday, 11:00am – 9:00pm

1304 E Copeland Rd, Arlington, Texas

Seriously Great Seafood Coastal Classics French Quarter Dining Experience
Dining: Pappasito's Cantina

Dining: Pappasito's Cantina

Sunday - Thursday, 11:00am – 9:00pm

321 W. Road to Six Flags Arlington, TX 76011

Piled-High Fajitas Handcrafted Margaritas Happy Hour Outdoor Seating

External activities and bookings are managed independently by third-party vendors.

Location

VENUE INFORMATION

AT&T Stadium

One AT&T Way Arlington, TX 76011

1-817-892-4000

DON'T MISS THE PREMIER EVENT FOR THE LAUNDRY INDUSTRY

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