As the modern carwash has evolved, so too has the carwash lobby. Gone are the rustic lobbies of the past, where customers were lucky to find a rickety chair shoved in a dusty, dark corner. Today, many washes look at their lobbies as additional profit centers. From a full bar to a full selection of car products, lobby sales and services have proven to be important for the two carwashes below … and we've got the pictures to prove it.
More is more in Hugh & Jeff's flashy nightclub lobby
This is definitely not the typical carwash lobby. During the day, the space acts as a comfortable lobby where customers can wait while their car is being washed. At night, it becomes a BarWash. The lobby bar hosts weekly karaoke on Thursdays and live band performances on Fridays.
Snell Auto Wash's lobby offers car products, coffee and a clear view
This comfortable, clean and inviting lobby features a play area for kids as well as a retail area for extra purchases like air fresheners, wiper blades, etc. The lobby also includes a glass wall that views the detail area so customers can see their cars in the bays.
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Snell Auto Wash - Mankato, MN In addition to seating, Snell's lobby features coffee and vending for customers. |
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Hugh & Jeff's Car Wash and Grill - League City, TX Hugh & Jeff's BarWash is a full-sized bar that often offers live music and special events. |
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Hugh & Jeff's Car Wash and Grill - League City, TX The lobby features different seating areas as well as multiple televisions. |
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Snell Auto Wash - Mankato, MN The lobby has an area for children to play, and there are car accessories for sale as well. |
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Snell Auto Wash - Mankato, MN A glass wall makes the lobby feel more spacious, and it allows customers to watch as their cars are detailed. |
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Hugh & Jeff's Car Wash and Grill - League City, TX Hugh and Jeff's lobby also features large aquariums. |
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Hugh & Jeff's Car Wash and Grill - League City, TX Dark wood accents are used throughout the lobby and BarWash. |
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Snell Auto Wash - Mankato, MN Snell's lobby is located between the carwash tunnel and the detail bays. The space also doubles as a Hertz location. |
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