Success stories in water savings
Each carwash has its own unique story on how they began saving water and the motivating factors for doing so. The four carwashes covered in this piece range from tunnels to hand washes to mobile locations, and have all found their own path to water savings and successful business.
How and why express washing is taking off from coast to coast
It’s the summertime and here on the West Coast we are coming into warm, dry weather. We dodged a bullet by not having water restrictions enforced due to the drought conditions, and as the industry continues to grow, a lot of people have been contacting me about getting into the business.
Classic Car Spa offers unique loyalty program and services
TEMPE, Ariz. — The wash has found a unique service menu and special deals to satisfy its customer base, according to the East Valley Tribune.
Carwash overcomes unique obstacles
PARKLAND, Fla. — Rising Tide Car Wash employs people with autism, and has found ways to solve the unique challenges the wash faces, according to unreasonable.is.
DRB Systems receives investment from Prairie Capital
SEATTLE — DRB, a carwash software solutions provider, received a strategic investment from Prairie Capital, a private equity firm based in Chicago, according to a press release.
New business model improves sales at carwash
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Roland Bartels bought out his partner in 2012, and has changed his business model to a membership program to improve sales, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune.
The hidden benefits of high volume
Advice on what makes the added traffic created by loyalty programs so valuable.
Palms Car Wash
After 16 years in the business, John Pinson is still living his dream.
Worried about water?
Water is a precious resource, the incoming of which we simply cannot control, at least not yet, and the only thing that can be controlled is how the current supply is used and reused.
Understanding and marketing mat cleaner services at your carwash
Mat cleaners have come a long way from the 1960s, when they became popularized during the transition from thin rubber matting to carpet mats, but didn’t always accomplish the job they were designed for.
New Cool Wave Car Wash opens
POQUOSON, Va. — The fourth Cool Wave Car Wash location has opened in the area, according to Tide Water Biz.
Mister Car Wash acquires six Octopus locations
TUCSON, Ariz. — The largest carwash chain in the U.S., Mister Car Wash, has acquired six Octopus Car Wash locations in Albuquerque, N.M., according to a press release.
