Profit Centers

Located a short distance west-northwest of Washington DC is Loudoun County, Virginia. Bordered by the easternmost ridge of the Blue

The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has disrupted the entire U.S. economy, forcing many “non-essential” businesses to close their doors and wait out the pandemic with no timeline on when they…

The term hydrophobic refers to molecules and surfaces that repel water. Water on hydrophobic surfaces such as oil will exhibit a high contact angle, which is used to quantify the…

Since the beginning of time, humans have been drawn to and sometimes even obsessed with shiny objects. These objects ranged from precious metals such as, gold, silver, and platinum to…

Early in my career, my mentor advised me about the importance of the P.T. Barnum aspect of the car wash industry. Barnum was an American showman remembered for founding the…

Today’s ultracompetitive marketplace is overflowing with high-tech, next-gen detailers poised to pounce on unprepared competitors.

One of the goals of automobile manufacturers is to provide their customers with an attractive exterior finish that will last for the life of the vehicle as well as a…

For those living in the Boise, ID area, Fast Eddy’s is a local icon with a long history of superior customer service in the gas/convenience store and car care industries.

uto detailing has always occupied a small space in the commercial car wash industry and it hasn’t gotten any larger over time.

This month’s column is intended for the car wash owner who is considering offering or currently offers detailing services.