Paul Partyka is a freelance writer based in Chicago. He was editor of American Coin-Op in 1997-2011.
TROY, Pa. — The mere mention of natural gas is enough to cause nightmares for some in the self-service laundry industry. Now, natural-gas workers and their greasy clothing have one Pennsylvania Laundromat owner fuming.
WASHINGTON — Are consumers ready to buy more washers and dryers, as well as other appliances? Factory shipments of major appliances rose 6.5% in February as retailers accumulated inventory before expected price hikes in April.
CHICAGO — When designing a self-service laundry, have you ever downplayed customer comfort? After all, the customer is just there to use your equipment, right? Well, think again. With the average laundry visit lasting more than an hour,