PayRange's Laundromat Takeover: From Payment App to Industry Platform

PayRange acquired Turns and KioSoft in 2025, transforming from a payment app into the dominant end-to-end laundromat commerce platform. Here's what this consolidation means for owners choosing technology in 2026.

In February 2025, PayRange — the mobile payment app used in thousands of laundromats — acquired Turns, a popular laundromat management platform. Then in December 2025, they acquired KioSoft, a global cashless payment and IoT hardware provider. These aren't just corporate transactions. They represent the consolidation of laundromat technology into a single dominant platform — and what that means for owners making software and payment decisions in 2026.

What Is PayRange?

PayRange started as a simple Bluetooth-enabled payment device. Stick a PayRange reader on a washer or dryer, and customers can pay with their phone instead of digging for quarters. It was elegant in its simplicity — no internet connection required, no complex wiring, just a Bluetooth puck and a mobile app.

Over time, PayRange expanded its ecosystem. They added reporting dashboards, loyalty programs, and pricing controls. But at its core, PayRange remained a payment solution — a way to accept mobile payments on existing machines without a full retrofit.

What Is Turns?

Turns positioned itself as laundromat management software. Think of it as the operational layer — tracking machine status, managing wash-dry-fold orders, handling customer communications, and providing business analytics. Turns was the "back office" that many owners used alongside (not instead of) their payment systems.

Key Turns features included:

• Machine monitoring and status tracking
• Wash-dry-fold order management
• Customer notifications and communication
• Business analytics and reporting
• Multi-location management

The KioSoft Acquisition (December 2025)

On December 1, 2025, PayRange announced the acquisition of KioSoft Technologies, a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions. The deal closed in January 2026, and by January 21, 2026, KioSoft was fully rebranded as PayRange.

This wasn't a small bolt-on purchase. KioSoft had established networks across the US, Canada, Latin America, and Europe — giving PayRange instant international scale and a massive hardware footprint. Charles Lee, KioSoft's founder, became Vice Chairman of PayRange and holds a significant ownership stake in the combined company.

What KioSoft brought to the table:

• Payment terminals and hardware — Physical card readers and kiosks beyond PayRange's Bluetooth-only approach
• International presence — Established operations in multiple countries
• IoT infrastructure — Machine connectivity and monitoring capabilities
• Enterprise relationships — Large-scale deployments with major operators

Combined with Turns (management software) and PayRange's original mobile payment app, the company now offers: mobile payments + management software + hardware terminals + international network. That's a full-stack laundromat commerce platform.

Why These Acquisitions Matter

These deals transform PayRange from a payment app into something much larger: a full-stack laundromat commerce platform. By combining PayRange's mobile payment infrastructure, Turns' management capabilities, and KioSoft's hardware and international network, the company now offers:

• Payments + Operations + Hardware in one platform — No more juggling separate systems or wondering if your software talks to your card readers
• Unified data across the entire business — Payment data, operational data, and machine telemetry in one place means better analytics and decision-making
• Reduced vendor complexity — One vendor, one integration, one support team
• International scale — A platform that works across borders for multi-national operators
• Competitive pressure reshaping the market — Standalone solutions now face an integrated giant that can undercut them on bundle pricing

PayRange is no longer positioning as a payment provider. They're positioning as the end-to-end laundromat commerce platform. That's a very different competitive stance — and one that changes the calculus for operators choosing technology.

What This Means for Current PayRange Users

If you're already using PayRange, this is mostly good news. You'll likely get access to management features that previously required a separate subscription. Expect gradual integration of Turns' capabilities into the PayRange dashboard over the coming months.

Key questions to ask PayRange:

• Will Turns features be included in existing PayRange plans or require an upgrade?
• What's the timeline for full integration?
• Will existing PayRange hardware support new features?

What This Means for Current Turns Users

If you're a Turns user, the immediate concern is continuity. Acquisitions always create uncertainty. Here's what to watch:

• Will Turns remain a standalone product? — Historically, acquirers eventually fold acquired products into their main platform
• Pricing changes — Watch for changes to your subscription terms
• Feature parity — Make sure the features you rely on are preserved in any transition
• Data migration — If platforms merge, understand how your historical data transfers

The Bigger Picture: Industry Consolidation and AI Competition

The consolidation is now largely complete. PayRange absorbed Turns and KioSoft, creating a dominant integrated platform. But the competitive landscape hasn't stood still — the battleground has shifted to AI and automation.

Here's where the major players stand in 2026:

• PayRange — Payment-first platform that now owns management (Turns) and hardware (KioSoft). The dominant multi-capability stack.
• Cents — Fighting back with AI: Cents Assist (AI customer service), Cents Accelerate (marketing automation), and a new memberships platform. They're positioning as the management-first platform that happens to do payments.
• CleanCloud — Launched their own AI Agent and Automated Flows to compete on automation.
• Machine manufacturers — Speed Queen Insights, Dexter Live, and others continue building their own ecosystems that lock you into their hardware.

The battle lines are now clear: PayRange (payment-first + management) vs Cents (management-first + payments) vs equipment manufacturers building their own ecosystems. Each approach has tradeoffs. PayRange's strength is seamless payment integration. Cents' strength is operational depth and AI features. Manufacturers' strength is hardware-level control.

For owners, this means the choice is no longer just about features — it's about which philosophy fits your business. Do you want your technology built around payments (PayRange) or operations (Cents)?

How to Evaluate Your Tech Stack Now

Whether you're currently using PayRange, Turns, both, or neither, this acquisition is a good prompt to evaluate your technology choices. Here's our framework:

1. Audit Your Current Stack

List every software tool and payment system you use. Include monthly costs, contract terms, and what each tool actually does for your business. Most owners are surprised by how many subscriptions they're carrying.

2. Identify Overlap and Gaps

Are you paying for features in two different tools? Are there operational needs (like wash-dry-fold management or customer communication) that you're handling manually?

3. Consider Lock-In Risk

The more deeply integrated a platform becomes, the harder it is to switch. This isn't inherently bad — integrated platforms are powerful — but understand the tradeoff. Ask yourself: if this vendor doubled their price tomorrow, could I switch within 30 days?

4. Watch for Bundling Pressure

As platforms consolidate, expect "bundle" pricing that makes individual features cheaper but the total package more expensive. Evaluate whether you actually need every feature in the bundle.

Our Take

The consolidation we predicted has happened. PayRange now owns the most complete technology stack in the industry — payments, management, hardware, and international reach. This isn't speculation anymore; it's the reality of the 2026 laundromat technology market.

For owners, the question is no longer "will consolidation happen?" It's: which integrated ecosystem do you want to build your business on?

Here's our practical advice:

• Evaluate your philosophy — Do you want a payment-first platform (PayRange) that now does everything, or a management-first platform (Cents) with strong AI features? Both are valid. The choice depends on what matters most to your operation.
• Don't ignore the AI angle — Cents' AI features (Assist, Accelerate) are real competitive differentiators. If automation and customer service efficiency matter to you, factor that in.
• Check your hardware compatibility — If you're heavily invested in KioSoft hardware, the PayRange integration is now seamless. If you're on other hardware, consider migration costs.
• Negotiate your contracts — In a consolidated market, you have less leverage — but you should still push for data portability and reasonable exit terms.
• Focus on ROI, not features — Every platform will show you a feature list. What matters is whether those features actually move your bottom line.

The wildcard? Equipment manufacturers. Speed Queen, Dexter, and others are still building their own ecosystems. If you're already locked into manufacturer financing or loyalty programs, their integrated solutions might be the path of least resistance — even if they're not best-of-breed.

Bottom line: The technology decision in 2026 is about picking a horse and riding it. The days of mixing and matching best-of-breed solutions are fading. Choose the ecosystem that aligns with how you run your business — then negotiate hard and track your ROI.

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