Many modern luxuries, from grocery delivery to rideshare, started as necessities that someone, somewhere, dared to innovate. Laundry service, however, was long overdue for a spin—until Tumble & Dry turned the tide.
Andrew Lucas first dreamed of owning a laundromat as a source of passive income to spend more time with his wife, Frances, and their son, Drew, who is on the autism spectrum, and to create an inclusive workplace where Drew could work alongside them in the future.
Fifteen years later, a devastating twist of fate pushed Andrew to make that dream a reality.
In 2021, the Lucases purchased their first laundromat in Roswell. While navigating the economic uncertainty of the pandemic as small business owners, they faced an even greater challenge as a family: Andrew’s ongoing battle with COVID, marked by multi-organ damage, chronic health issues, and persistent exhaustion.
As they leaned on each other more than ever, Andrew and Frances realized the true value of what they could offer customers: more time with loved ones—the very reason they started a family business in the first place. This clarity inspired them to rebrand, renovate, and expand to a second location in Acworth.
Tumble & Dry, born from the founders' sheer grit and determination to spend more time with each other, now helps families across Roswell, East Cobb, and Woodstock do the same.
“As a family first and business second, we understand raising children and managing a household through thick and thin takes a village,” said Lucas. “We’re here to be part of that support system.”
At Tumble & Dry, laundry isn’t a chore—it’s a joyful, often hands-free experience. With convenient drop-off and delivery options, quick turnarounds, and an easy-to-use mobile app, customers save time and gain the freedom to enjoy richer, more fulfilling lives.
At the bottom of every "bottomless" laundry pile are endless possibilities—more breakfasts in bed, more pillow fights, more dinner table conversations, and more forced-family-fun nights.
“You can’t put a price on time,” said Lucas. “Our mission has always been to give people theirs back, so they can focus on what, and more importantly who, matters most.”
Impactful yet unobtrusive, Tumble & Dry functions like an extension of the home—seamlessly fitting into the lives of busy customers who appreciate a few extra hours each week.
“We set out to reimagine what a laundromat could be,” said Lucas, “to not just meet a need, but to elevate the experience entirely.”
Walking through the doors is like stepping into a retreat. Impeccably clean and thoughtfully designed, the Tumble & Dry atmosphere feels worlds apart from the gritty fluorescence of laundromats frozen in time and untouched by care.
Tumble & Dry goes to great lengths to ensure customers feel cared for—whether doing their own laundry in-store, dropping off their T&D bag, or scheduling a delivery with their phone in hand and a child on their hip.
The Lucases extend that same level of care to their team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. As the business grows, they plan to expand their hiring program to include their son, Drew, and more adults with disabilities.
“When we ask how you’re doing, we truly care about the answer,” said Lucas. “We greet our regulars by name and know more than just their favorite detergent or dryer setting—we know their families, their jobs, their stories. Laundry may bring us together, but it’s the relationships that matter.”
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“At the bottom of every ‘bottomless’ laundry pile are endless possibilities—more breakfasts in bed, more pillow fights, more dinner table conversations, and more forced-family-fun nights.”