The volatile economy over the last few years delivered a punch to the hospitality industry like no other in its history. Families retreated from their normal vacation routines, and even the resort playgrounds of Orlando, FL, felt the crunch.
 
Shortly thereafter another blow hit the industry. Rising oil prices caused an upward spike in energy costs, and at the same time water (the life blood of the laundry industry) became a more regulated and a much more expensive commodity.
 
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING 
 
A key ingredient ...