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title: "Tide Laundromat Expands Chicago Footprint with New Location in Portage Park"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/94527f16-aa05-4b40-84cd-b78c7ad6b77a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260416_tide_laundromat_expands_chicago_footprint_with_new_location_in_portage_park.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-04-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:31:24.187Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Tide Laundromat Expands Chicago Footprint with New Location in Portage Park

**TL;DR:** Tide Laundromat has expanded its Chicago footprint with a new location in Portage Park, offering technology-driven laundry services. The company operates locations in multiple markets, including Dallas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260416_tide_laundromat_expands_chicago_footprint_with_new_location_in_portage_park.html).*

## Story

The company operates locations in Dallas and in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It offers two garment care brands: Tide Cleaners and Tide Laundromat, with a national footprint across multiple markets.

Located at 4716 N. Milwaukee Ave., the new laundromat introduces Tide’s technology-driven laundry experience to Chicago’s Northwest Side, offering both self-service and full-service options designed for speed, convenience and reliability. The location sits along a busy stretch of Milwaukee Avenue, a key corridor for Portage Park and Jefferson Park residents and daily commuters.

The location serves Portage Park, Jefferson Park and surrounding communities with a modern, welcoming environment and reliable everyday service.

“We wanted to bring something to this neighborhood that is genuinely useful for people’s day-to-day lives,” said Tony Kahan, part of the franchise group operating the Tide Laundromat location. “Whether you’re washing and drying a load or dropping off your laundry for wash and fold service, this location is designed to make the process easier from start to finish for people in Portage Park and the surrounding communities.”

The new location features smart, auto-dispensing washers that automatically add the right amount of Tide® detergent and Downy® softener with every load, eliminating the need to bring supplies. Customers can complete a full wash-and-dry cycle in as little as 35 minutes, all while enjoying a clean, comfortable space with free Wi-Fi, ample seating, charging stations and a large free parking lot.

As Tide Laundromat operates in Chicago and other markets, the focus is on technology-enabled laundry services and locally owned operations that reflect the communities they serve.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- Chicago (location)
- Dallas (location)
- technology integration (topic)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida (location)
- laundry services (topic)
- Tide Laundromat (company)
- Tony Kahan (person)
- Portage Park (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260416_tide_laundromat_expands_chicago_footprint_with_new_location_in_portage_park.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/94527f16-aa05-4b40-84cd-b78c7ad6b77a).