Carwash uses zombie labor for morbid fundraiser
TORONTO — A horde of the walking dead appeared at a wash here for one weekend to cover cars in blood and sell cupcakes.
Investors buy carwash for $1.1 million
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A pair of real estate investors here bought a carwash at an auction with plans of operating the business.
Fire damages NC carwash
CHARLOTTE, NC ― The fire apparently broke out on the outside of the carwash building early this morning and then moved to the roof.
CA wash sued by Department of Labor
SANTA ANA, CA — Another carwash is the target of a lawsuit after 81 workers claim they were not paid minimum wage or overtime.
Water restrictions prevent charity carwashes
HENRIETTA, TX — The third stage of a drought contingency plan here restricts driveway, charity washes.
This is your last chance to submit your Top 50 number
LATHAM, NY ― The Top 50 list, which names the top 50 conveyor carwash chains (in terms of locations), will be published in the 2012 October issue.
Electrical fire closes down a full-service wash
LEESBURG, GA — A carwash is closed and 10 employees are jobless after a quick fire melted the equipment’s wiring.
AUTOBELL® awards 2012 academic scholarships
CHARLOTTE, NC ― The carwash chain gave 121 employees scholarships, totaling $95,500, to put towards the college or university of their choice.
Don’t forget to take the 2012 State of the Industry Survey
LATHAM, NY ― The survey results will be used for the cover story of the October issue of Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine.
City bans all carwashing, employees look for work
DECATUR, IL — Commercial carwashes have been forced to close due to low reservoir lake levels.
Mike’s to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters
INDIANAPOLIS ― This Saturday, Mike’s Carwash will donate half of all proceeds from all of its “Works” carwashes which retail at $15.00.
Grand opening set for first Super Wash in OR
McMINVILLE, OR — The newly-constructed facility located next to a Wal-Mart features three self-serves and two in-bay automatics.
