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Articles by Phillip Lawless

Benefiting from format flexibility

Splash Car Wash grows using demographics to find the perfect fit for new locations.
March 26, 2013

Bring in more profits

March 20, 2013
Automatic mat cleaners are available to the self-serve carwash market and can definitely help turn some heads.
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Blog: A collection of wacky commercials

March 20, 2013
My latest blog is a rundown of some impressive, and not so impressive, carwash commercials.
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Blog: Carwashing is a land of opportunity

March 19, 2013
I am always happy to see the car care industry get creative when it comes to training and hiring new employees.
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New trends in doors and hardware

Rustproof hardware, high-speed operation and full automation are just a few of the features that modern doors now offer carwashes.
March 13, 2013
Rustproof hardware, high-speed operation and full automation are just a few of the features that modern doors now offer carwashes.
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Blog: ‘Yea or nay’ on raising minimum wage?

March 6, 2013
NEW YORK — A state senator says an increase would have an overall positive effect on the economy.
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More is more

Credit card readers and added services can work hand-in-hand to drive revenue in updated self-serve bays.
March 5, 2013
Credit card readers and added services can work hand-in-hand to drive revenue in updated self-serve bays.
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Blog: Oh no! Not the Harlem Shake!

March 1, 2013
A look back at the the unfortunate dance crazes of the past few years ... in video form ... at carwashes.
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Striking while the ice is hot

February 22, 2013
Managing Editor Phillip Lawless talks ice vending machine profit margins with Michael Little of Ice House America.
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Formulating franchise growth

After forming a prosperous hand carwash, this father-and-son team turned to car care franchising.
February 21, 2013