Robert W. Baird & Co. and TRSA recently released the results of their First-Quarter 2025 Uniform & Linen Rental Survey. The results on the uniform side were slightly more optimistic than recent quarters, except for add/stop trends (see graphic below). Linen rental trends remained positive, with first-quarter revenue meeting or exceeding expectations at the majority of responding firms. On the healthcare side of the business, 83% of respondents reported rental revenue growth rates that met or surpassed expectations in the first-quarter survey. A total of 22% experienced revenue growth greater than 5% vs. the same period last year.

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