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Understanding the ‘Broken Window Theory’ (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Feb 2, 2017

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Sometimes, you must borrow from other fields to learn...

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Understanding the ‘Broken Window Theory’ (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Jan 31, 2017

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Sometimes, you must borrow from other fields to learn...

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Art Proves to be Good Draw (Conclusion)

Laurance Cohen | Jan 12, 2017

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — In southern Florida, a floor-to-ceiling hand-...

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Art Proves to be Good Draw (Part 1)

Laurance Cohen | Jan 10, 2017

PHILADELPHIA — At the corner of 10th and Ellsworth in South Philadelphia...

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Create a Comfortable, Cozy Place (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Jan 5, 2017

PEMBROKE, Mass. — There is a Laundromat in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, named ...

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Create a Comfortable, Cozy Place (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Jan 3, 2017

PEMBROKE, Mass. — There is a Laundromat in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, named...

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Open-Air Relic Still Powers On (Conclusion)

Laurance Cohen | Dec 8, 2016

VERO BEACH, Fla. — As cold winter winds begin to howl across the northern...

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Open-Air Relic Still Powers On (Part 1)

Laurance Cohen | Dec 6, 2016

VERO BEACH, Fla. — As cold winter winds begin to howl across the northern...

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Is It Time to Raise Your Wash/Dry/Fold Price? (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Nov 22, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — About 60% of Laundromats offer some version of wash-dry-...

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Is It Time to Raise Your Wash-Dry-Fold Price? (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Nov 17, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — About 60% of Laundromats offer some version of wash-dry-...

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Stainless Steel and Silver Balls (Conclusion)

Laurance Cohen | Nov 7, 2016

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — As The Who song goes, He’s a pinball wizard/There has to...

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Stainless Steel and Silver Balls (Part 2)

Laurance Cohen | Nov 3, 2016

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — As The Who song goes, He’s a pinball wizard/There has to...

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Stainless Steel and Silver Balls (Part 1)

Laurance Cohen | Nov 1, 2016

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — As The Who song goes, He’s a pinball wizard/There has to...

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Benefits of an ‘Errand Path’ Location (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Sep 22, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Choosing a location for a new Laundromat or to relocate...

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Benefits of an ‘Errand Path’ Location (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Sep 20, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Choosing a location for a new Laundromat or to relocate...

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Goin’ with Cohen: From Duds ’N Suds to Clean Laundry (Conclusion)

Laurance Cohen | Sep 6, 2016

WATERLOO, Iowa — When word reached me that Phil Akin was back in laundry,...

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Goin’ with Cohen: From Duds ’N Suds to Clean Laundry (Part 1)

Laurance Cohen | Aug 30, 2016

WATERLOO, Iowa — When word reached me that Phil Akin was back in laundry,...

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For Sidelines, Think Alterations (Conclusion)

Howard Scott | Aug 25, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — The Laundromat industry operates by rote. We fill the...

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For Sidelines, Think Alterations (Part 1)

Howard Scott | Aug 23, 2016

PEMBROKE, Mass. — The Laundromat industry operates by rote. We fill the...

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Take a Free Ride on the Su Nueva Lavanderia Express (Conclusion)

Laurance Cohen | Aug 4, 2016

CHICAGO — At Su Nueva Lavanderia, there are plenty of freebies: free dry,...

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