
Brian Grell is co-founder of Eastern Funding, a leading financial lender to laundry businesses. Brian’s career in laundry spans over 3 decades. Prior to Eastern Funding, he served as Controller for the largest coin operated laundry equipment distributor and route operator in the United States from 1987 to 1997.
Over the past few years, Brian has focused on helping laundry owners improve their businesses. Hundreds of laundry owners and new investors across the country have attended his high-energy presentations, including his ZombieMat™ presentation. Brian is a relentless and passionate promoter of LaundryCares and its initiatives including Read Play Learn and Free Laundry Days. Brian is a Coin Laundry Association board member and immediate past Chairman.


ZombieMats – Is Your Laundromat One?
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Brian Grell Videos
Brian Grell, CLA board member and Eastern Funding Executive Vice President tells how to become a better laundry business operator.
Library of Congress Literacy Award
LaundryCares Foundation Wins Library of Congress Award
Brian Grell and the LaundryCares Foundation won the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award and a $150,000 prize! This recognition serves as a testament to their continuous efforts to enhance literacy in underserved communities. Read more about the Library of Congress Literacy Award story