Editor’s note: The information provided in the 2015 Top 50 list was compiled based on last year’s list, submissions and by investigating carwashes’ websites. Carwashes included in this year’s list may or may not have been confirmed by their owners in 2015. If you believe your carwash should be included in Professional Carwashing & Detailing’s annual Top 50, make sure to be on the lookout for the 2016 Top 50 submission request, or email Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo at [email protected] for more information.
1. Mister Car Wash | Tucson, Arizona | www.mistercarwash.com| 157 locations
Mister Car Wash continued its growth in 2015 and remained the largest conveyor carwash operator in the U.S. Sold in August of 2014 to Leonard Green & Partners, Mister Car Wash’s previous owner, ONCAP II, grew the chain from 39 locations in 2007 to its industry-leading size. Its philosophy continues to be providing high-quality, speedy service in welcoming, comfortable settings.
2. Autobell Car Wash | Charlotte, North Carolina | www.autobell.com | 71 locations
Founded in 1969 in Charlotte by the late Charles Howard Sr., Autobell Car Wash has 71 locations in North and South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia and remains privately held and operated by the Howard family. The company is well known for its water conservation procedures and employee certification training program, and it has received recognition from utilities, governments and media for its environmental commitment, community and employee relations and its scholarship and charity carwash programs.
3. Wash Depot | Malden, Massachusetts | www.cleancarfeeling.com | 51 locations
Founded in 1995, Wash Depot operates the Simoniz Car Wash, Sparkling Image Car Wash and Eager Beaver Car Wash brands. Growing from 16 locations to more than 50, Wash Depot holdings include conveyor carwashes as well as detailing and lube services.
4. Goo Goo Express Wash Inc. | Columbus, Georgia | www.googooexpresswash.com | 40 locations
Since 1945 Goo Goo Express Wash has met the needs of the driving public by giving customers a quality carwash with fast, economical, great service. The Goo Goo 3 Minute Express Wash tunnel is packed with cutting-edge equipment. Goo Goo uses specially formulated soaps and waxes to produce a finished product that meets customers’ expectations.
5. Boomerang Carwash | North Little Rock, Arkansas | www.boomerangcarwash.com | 31 locations
Boomerang Carwash operates based on a mission statement of providing “the highest quality express carwash and exceptional customer service at all times resulting in customer loyalty and a repeat customer base.” Started in 1995, the chain utilizes high-end equipment and chemicals. The chain has also developed a strong brand built on common imagery and positive reputation.
6. Delta Sonic | Buffalo, New York | www.deltasoniccarwash.com | 30 locations
7. Crew Carwash | Indianapolis, Indiana | www.crewcarwash.com | 27 locations
8. Terrible Herbst Car Wash | Las Vegas, Nevada | www.terribleherbst.com | 26 locations
9. The Wash Tub | San Antonio, Texas | www.washtub.com | 22 locations
10. Brown Bear Car Wash | Seattle, Washington | www.brownbear.com | 21 locations
11. Kaady Car Wash | Portland, Oregon | www.kaady.com | 20 locations
Splash Car Wash | Greenwich, Connecticut | www.splashcarwashes.com | 20 locations
Waterway Gas & Wash Company | St. Louis, Missouri | www.waterway.com | 20 locations
12. Quick Quack Car Wash | Roseville, California | www.dontdrivedirty.com | 19 locations
13. Quick N Clean | Scottsdale, Arizona | www.quicknclean.net | 18 locations
14. Car Wash USA Express | Byhalia, Mississippi | www.carwashusaexpress.com | 17 locations
Golden Nozzle Car Washes | Springfield, Massachusetts | www.flroberts.com | 17 locations
Zips Car Wash | Tulsa, Oklahoma | www.zipscarwash.com | 17 locations
15. Car Spa | Dallas, Texas | www.carspa.net | 16 locations
Prime Shine Car Wash | Modesto, California | www.primeshine.com | 16 locations
Fast Eddie’s and Letavis Enterprises Swartz | Creek, Michigan | www.fasteddiescarcare.com | 16 locations
16. Fuller’s Car Wash | Hinsdale, Illinois | www.fullerscarwash.com | 15 locations
Mike’s Carwash | Cincinnati, Ohio | www.mikescarwash.com | 15 locations
Hoffman Car Wash | Albany, New York | www.hoffmancarwash.com | 15 locations
ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers | Natick, Massachusetts | www.scrubadub.com | 15 locations
Washman LLC | Portland, Oregon | www.washmanusa.com | 15 locations
17. Mr. Sparkle Car Washes | Hartford, Connecticut | www.mrsparklecarwash.com | 14 locations
18. Personal Touch Car Wash & Detail | Cromwell, Connecticut | www.personaltouchcarwashes.com | 13 locations
19. Mr. Clean Carwash | Norcross, Georgia | www.mrcleancarwash.com | 12 locations
20. Carmel Car Wash | Dallas, Texas | www.carmelcarwash.com | 11 locations
Cascades Car Wash | North Richland Hills, Texas | www.cascadescarwash.com | 11 locations
Cobblestone Auto Spa | Phoenix, Arizona | www.cobblestone.com | 11 locations
Haffner’s | Lawrence, Massachusetts | www.haffners.com | 11 locations
Scrub-a-Dub | West Allis, Wisconsin | www.scrubadub.biz | 11 locations
Shammy Shine | Milford, New Jersey | www.shammyshine.com | 11 locations
21. Rich’s Car Wash | Mobile, Alabama | www.richscarwash.com | 10 locations
Super Car Wash | Royal Oaks, Michigan | www.supercarwash.net | 10 locations
Weiss Guys | Scottsdale, Arizona | www.weissguysaz.com | 10 locations
22. Cruz Thru | Bakersfield, California | www.cruzthrucarwash.com | 9 locations
Clean Freak Car Wash | Scottsdale, Arizona| www.cleanfreakcarwash.com | 9 locations
23. Classic Car Spa | Phoenix, Arizona | www.classiccarspa.com | 8 locations
Express Car Wash Group | Englewood, Colorado | www.carwashexpress.com | 8 locations
Simonson Station Stores | Grand Forks, North Dakota | www.gosimonson.com | 8 locations
Green Lantern | Salina, Kansas | www.greenlanterncarwash.com | 8 locations
24. Mi-T-Fine Car Wash | Irving, Texas | www.mitfinecarwash.com | 7 locations
NCW NA LLC (dba NASCAR Car Wash) | Joliet, Illinois | www.nascarcarwash.com | 7 locations
Soapy Joe’s Inc. | San Diego, California | www.soapyjoescarwash.com | 7 locations
Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Atlanta, Georgia | www.tidalwaveautospa.com | 7 locations
Time to Shine Car Wash | Oak Ridge, Tennessee | www.timetoshinecarwash.com | 7 locations
Zax Auto Wash | Wixom, Michigan | www.zaxautowash.com | 7 locations
