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Letter to the Editor: Having the Right Distributor Makes a World of Difference

May 15, 2009

Years ago, my father passed away, and at the time, he owned two stores. I...

No Hard Time for Laundry Customers

Paul Partyka | May 1, 2009

OSSINING, N.Y. — The legendary Sing Sing Correctional Facility, which...

Four Times Is the Charm

Paul Partyka | Apr 29, 2009

Unless you’re from Pennsylvania, you might not be aware that Titusville is...

Half a Century and Still Going Strong

Paul Partyka | Mar 27, 2009

It’s not uncommon for children to be asked about what they want to be when...

Coin-Op Beautiful: Four Stores Win Honorable Mentions

Paul Partyka | Jan 7, 2009

CHICAGO — While the Grand Prize Winner of American Coin-Op’s 2009 Coin-Op...

Coin-Op Beautiful: California Store Takes Top Honors

Paul Partyka | Jan 2, 2009

CHICAGO — The Grand Prize Winner of American Coin-Op’s 2009 Coin-Op...

Impress Your Customers to Boost Drop-Off Revenue

Paul Partyka | Dec 10, 2008

Gene Mueller has been offering drop-off service for about 21 years at his...

Timing Is Everything: Former Salon Owner’s Laundry Is a Cut Above

Paul Partyka | Nov 21, 2008

In 1993, Deborah Miller was a partner in a California hair salon. After...

Dollar Coins or Quarters? Dual Coin Slots Give Customers a Choice

Hannah Miller | Nov 7, 2008

In the 30 washers and 26 dryers at James “Tony” Oxendine’s new laundry in...

Laundry Visits Bring Balance to ER Doctor’s Life

Paul Partyka | Oct 24, 2008

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — While Dr. Eric Lucas may not find everything that...

A Business within a Business: Running a Drop-Off Service as a Separate Entity

Paul Partyka | Oct 10, 2008

Like other owners, Stephen Banko Jr., who has spent about five years in...

Expanding Business Is No Small Potatoes

Paul Partyka | Aug 6, 2008

EMMETT, Idaho — Last December, the husband and wife team of Dave and...

Everyday Heroes: Kasim, Owner of the Wash Zone, New Orleans

Dawn Nagle | Jul 30, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Casey Kasim, owner of the Wash Zone, New Orleans, remains...

Everyday Heroes

Dawn Nagle | Jul 3, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Driving through the 9th Ward in New Orleans, I was...

Building a Foundation

Paul Partyka | Jun 5, 2008

SANTA PAULA, Calif. — When Chris Malcolm opened his first coin laundry...

The 10-Year Plan

Paul Partyka | May 8, 2008

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — You have probably heard this story before: An...

Sip, Soak & Surf

Paul Partyka | Feb 28, 2008

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Have you ever thought about making a new mark in the...

On Sovereign Ground

Paul Partyka | Jan 31, 2008

SALAMANCA, N.Y. —When you enter PJ’s Laundry in Salamanca, N.Y., you can’t...

Always Open

Jim Gleeson | Jan 24, 2008

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Some problems aren’t all that bad. After two years...

Three of a Kind

Michi Trota | Jan 2, 2008

MOSS POINT, Miss. — Danny Santini got into the coin laundry business...