Beyond the Numbers
I live in the northeast and travel quite a bit in and around the area and I have yet to find an in-bay wash that is truly impressive. Sparkly…
Excited to be Here
Hello Auto Laundry News readers! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Tim Denman, the new editor-in-chief of this wonderful magazine. Many of you probably already know me…
Goodbye Dear Friend
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved editor Stefan Budricks. After a year-long valiant battle against aggressive liver cancer, Stefan passed peacefully…
What’s in a Name?
We publish annual surveys of the various segments of the car wash industry on an annual basis. In July, it’s the Exterior Conveyor format’s turn (starting on page 27…
Consumer Power
In a post dated April 10 on unitymarketingonline.com, Pam Danziger, founder of Unity Marketing, reports on the National Retail Federation’s retail forecast for 2023. The forecast anticipates retail sales…
Learn and Prosper
The International Carwash Association’s annual premier event, The Car Wash Show™, has once again set up shop in Las Vegas. Although it has returned to its old haunt —…
In the Driver’s Seat
It is an issue that first got our attention a dozen or so years ago. We reported then on an article on AdAge.com that suggested America’s love affair with…
Consider the Source
In his article, “Car Wash M&A – Choppy Seas Ahead,” starting on page 46 in this issue, George Odden declares that the fun part of writing the article is…
Subscription Fatigue?
The car wash industry has been on an incredible growth path, much of which can be attributed to the interest shown by car wash aggregators and private equity firms.…
New and Improved
The New Year is here — an opportunity for a new beginning, both in our personal lives and in our businesses. It’s the time of year when we feel less…