In late April, America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) held its Spring 2025 Accelerator Live meeting in
Tulsa, OK, hosted by affiliate Fox Cleaners. The theme of the event, “Implementation,” emphasized the critical leap from strategy to execution — highlighting how leading cleaners are applying tools, systems, and leadership models to generate real, measurable business impact.
Over three dynamic days, ABC affiliates, industry partners, and guest speakers came together to examine how top-performing operations are streamlining processes, empowering teams, and embracing innovation to better serve their clients and communities.
The program opened with a full-site tour and live KPI workshop presented by ABC Senior Consultant Liz Davies at host affiliate Fox Cleaners, where participants offered insights to optimize workflow, elevate quality, and strengthen team accountability. The feedback session allowed all attendees to share valuable observations with the Fox Cleaners team, transforming the site visit into a collaborative improvement lab.
“Hosting the Accelerator Live event was a tremendous opportunity for Fox Cleaners to share our
approach to operational excellence,” said Maggie Fox of Fox Cleaners. “The collaborative
environment and the insightful feedback from fellow affiliates are invaluable. We are proud to be part of a community dedicated to continuous improvement.”
The group then visited Dress for Success Tulsa, the community partner of ABC’s Empowerwear program. This experience allowed affiliates to see firsthand how clothing, mentorship, and support services are helping local women thrive in the workforce. The visit highlighted Empowerwear not just as a charitable effort, but as a culture-shaping initiative, strengthening affiliate teams by connecting their daily work to a deeper purpose and providing a smart, community-forward business decision that fosters loyalty and pride.
Thursday’s programming continued with impactful presentations on implementation strategies from Ryan Luetzow (Luetzow Industries), David Lee (SMRT Systems), and Kate Quintero (BeCreative 360). These were followed by a hands-on client service workshop led by Francis Flair (Flair Consulting) and a forward-looking session by Christopher White, ABC Executive Director, on building an organizational roadmap for AI-powered productivity.
Janet Garman of Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners shares that “the Accelerator Live event was another great combination of important educational sessions, quality time brainstorming and connecting with our industry peers, and witnessing Fox Cleaners in action. The discussions around AI are going to be game-changing for our business. The information sharing and ideas that emerge from these meetings are invaluable, and we always leave feeling energized and excited to put into action what we learned.”
Thursday evening, affiliates gathered at WOMPA, a creative business and arts collective in Tulsa, for an intimate dinner and ceremony celebrating the 25th Anniversary of America’s Best Cleaners. Set in a vibrant and imaginative space, the celebration honored ABC’s legacy of innovation and the robust network of professionals who have shaped the organization’s journey over the past quarter century.
Friday was dedicated to affiliate-only implementation workshops. Kyle Matthews of Janet Davis Cleaners shared practical strategies for using financial dashboards to increase clarity and drive more intelligent business decisions. Mark Hatch of The French Cleaners followed with a session on enhancing team communication and leadership alignment. The day concluded with the signature Hot Seat, where each affiliate presented a current challenge or breakthrough program to receive real-time peer ideas and constructive feedback.
Christopher White, ABC Executive Director, reflected: “Tulsa reminded us that implementation is where leadership becomes impact. From service KPIs to AI adoption to community engagement, our affiliates are taking bold, thoughtful steps forward. And as we marked our 25th anniversary, I couldn’t be prouder of how this network continues to lead with heart, strategy, purpose, and most importantly, execution.”
The next Accelerator Live will be hosted this fall by All Seasons Garment Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota