The Club Way
Mega car wash chains are popping up across the country at breakneck speeds. Numerous super operators have emerged, with many of them accelerating from just a handful of sites…
NRCC 2023 – Scenes from the Annual Convention and Expo
The 33rd annual Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC) was held on October 2-4 in Atlantic City, NJ, setting a new high-water mark for attendees. The event’s 386 exhibits attracted 1,921…
Self-Serve Trends – Opportunities abound for savvy operators
The information in this article was obtained from Auto Laundry News self-service annual surveys. Historically, the percentage of operators with multiple sites has remained fairly consistent with about 60…
Design in the New Millennium – Past and present car wash design trends
We are privileged to live in the “Golden Age” of the car wash industry. This era began back in 2001, the year that the highly innovative Benny’s Car Wash first…
Planting Seeds – Spread the Word and Grow Your Business
The first car I ever bought on my own was a bright red 1990 Toyota Tercel. I drove it and I drove it and I drove it for almost 15…
Earning A $30 Exterior Wash – At this price point you must constantly exceed expectations
I am not starting this path to building a $30 top package with some magic application that entitles you to increased profits. You must earn the right to charge top…
Social Club
I have been a B2B journalist for more than 15 years, writing about car care, retail, and other assorted businesses for the majority of my career. As a business…