Red, White, and Blue – Building a Patriotic/Military-Themed Car Wash in Texas
Near the geographic center of Texas lies Killeen. Located less than an hour north of Austin and some two hours south of the outskirts of Dallas, this small easygoing…
Consumer Sentiment
By the time this issue hits your mailbox, it will mercifully be over. That is a reference, of course, to the deluge of election ads that have for the…
Financing During Changing Times – Factors Influencing Car Wash Business Lending
The impact of inflation, threatening recession, and increasing interest rates on car wash borrowers can be challenging. This article will discuss some of the factors influencing business lending and…
Brand – It Matters, and This Means it Has Value
Some folks define brand as a promise of trust. Consider a company slogan that promises satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Such things become part of a company’s reputation…
In-Bay Automatics – November 2022
Stone Soap Company Inc. Sylvan Lake, Michigan Stone Soap Company is one of America’s oldest and most trusted manufacturers of car wash detergents and waxes. Since 1932, its goal has…
Burning Passion
Detailers come from various walks of life, but they all have one thing in common, they cannot sit still. Dedicating yourself to the detailing industry requires a motor that…
Resurgence – Still an Excellent Entry Point to the Industry
In the May 2022 issue of Auto Laundry News, Gary Wirges, president of Custom Kraft Industries Inc., penned an article on the state of the self-service segment. Wirges…
Be Known for Something – Cultivating Loyalty and Repeat Business
It’s November. You’ll have to wait another 11 months to implement one of the most effective loyalty programs I’ve ever seen at a car wash: Every October, this…
Odor in the Wash Water – There Is a Solution for You
The main concerns in using reclaim water are that it smells, it makes the equipment dirty, and it leaves a film on the car. The cause for any one…