Paul Orfalea was born in Santa Barbara, California in 1941. He got his first job at the age of 15 as a newsboy for the local newspaper. In 1962, he left home to get a college education. He attended San Jose State University and later transferred to the University of Southern California, where he received a degree in computer science
In 1971, Orfalea founded Kinko's, a nationwide chain of office supply stores. By 1980 he had opened more than 80 Kinko's outlets and was growing the business rapidly. In 1986, Orfalea sold his shares in Kinko's.
He founded Orfalea Paper Resources to produce and market recycled paper products. Orfalea has been active in other businesses as well. In 1980 he opened a bar called Fon Fon's, claiming that it would offer an "environmental" alternative to drinking at other bars in the area.
In 1982 he opened a restaurant called Fon Fon's Too, which featured an outdoor dining area overlooking the beach in Santa Monica. On December 14, 1996, Paul Orfalea died at his home in Santa Monica after suffering from prostate cancer.
Happy wife, happy life.Paul Orfalea
Accountants are in the past, managers are in the present, and leaders are in the future.Paul Orfalea
The goal of management is to remove obstacles.Paul Orfalea
Make your customers comfortable and they will give you their lives.Paul Orfalea
Kinko's is the soup kitchen for the technologically disadvantaged.Paul Orfalea
