Man sentenced to seven years for carwash shooting
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Marcus Campbell, 26, was handed down a sentence of seven years, after pleading guilty in March to one count of felonious assault and having a weapon under disability, according to the Sandusky Register.
Used car dealership owner looking to turn it into carwash
GLEMSFORD, England — With a used car lot not being utilized, the owner has set his sights on opening a carwash, according to the Suffolk Free Press.
Mister Car Wash to change location of headquarters
TUCSON, Ariz. — The planned move would create 40 new jobs and $2.9 million in tax revenue over eight years, it was stated in an audit done by the city, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Closed carwash preparing to be reopened with new ownership
CHEROKEE, Iowa — The former Lubeck Oil Company and carwash has been purchased by a pair of brothers who plan to reopen it soon, according to the Chronicle Times.
Suspected gunman in carwash killing turns himself in
NEW ORLEANS — Tyrone Daniels, 20, the man who is accused of killed an employee at a carwash on April 1, turned himself in on Friday, according to The Times Picayune.
Surveillance footage catches change machine scammers
LANCASTER, Penn. — Two men attempted to pull a scam on a change machine on Thursday, but after they complained to the owner about a bill getting stuck surveillance footage proved they were lying, according to My Conestoga Valley News.
New paint job at carwash may lead to fines
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The goal of the new paint job was to improve the look of a self-serve carwash, but it has gotten the owner in trouble with a code enforcement official, according to the St. Augustine Record.
Record sales for C-stores in 2013
CHICAGO — C-store sales reached $204 billion in 2013, and had a 2.4 percent growth rate, according to CSPnet.com.
From the show: Social media and return on investment
CHICAGO — There are many ways carwashes can use social media well, and Patrick O’Malley spoke at The Car Wash Show™ about some of the most important ways to maximize your return.
From the show: How to develop unconventional marketing techniques
CHICAGO — An education session at The Car Wash Show™ helped explain to those in the carwash industry unique ways to market their business.
The Car Wash Show™ news and awards
CHICAGO — CEO of the ICA Eric Wulf talked about how the WCA partnership will lead to a more local focus, and how Car Wash Show Europe creates new opportunities in the wash market.
‘Shark Tank’ keynote speakers talk about entrepreneurial spirit in carwash industry
CHICAGO — The keynote speakers from the hit show “Shark Tank” were able to offer advice to wash owners, and explain what it’s like to be entrepreneurs.