Ed O'Hanrahan's purchase of Coleman Hanna was voted to be one of the biggest carwashing stories of 2012 by Carwash.com readers.
During a recent site visit to the Coleman Hanna headquarters, OHanrahan spoke with PC&D about his decision to purchase the company, rumors of the company relocating and the benefits of single vacuum stations over central vacuums.
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NEW YORK — Sparkle’s expansion receives a boost with Firmament’s backing, promising optimized operations and market penetration.
NEW YORK — According to a press release, Firmament, a provider of structured equity capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, announced its strategic investment in Sparkle Express Car Wash Group, a new membership-based express carwash brand headquartered in Chicago with locations across Georgia, South Carolina, and Illinois.
Sparkle represents the business combination of 19 separate unit acquisitions across all three states.
CLEVELAND — Five new and rebranded locations will more than double the fast-growing Whistle Express Car Wash chain.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Awards are from two of South Florida’s largest publications, The Palm Beach Post and South Florida Business Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Washy Awards recognized exceptional sites and team member contributions, as well as long term service anniversaries.
SAN DIEGO — Soapy Joe’s celebration also includes sign-ups for free Magic Joe carwashes and trying to break a world record.
WHEATON, Ill. — Higgs brings extensive experience from the auto dealer market to enhance the renowned LEAD carwash manager training program.
HIGH RIDGE, Mo. — WashCard develops payment hardware and software technology for the carwash sector, including tap-based payment methods.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Mayor Chris Banks celebrated the opening of the new Spark Car Wash in the Mount Holly/Lumberton, New Jersey area.
BOSTON — The program aims to provide proper footwear to local children living in homeless or low-income situations.
