Department of Labor employee warns wash owners
SAN ANTONIO — Employee said carwash employers “should take note” following an investigation.
Wash employees allege wage theft and abuse in NM
SANTA FE, NM — At least 10 employees have accused a carwash owner and manager of poor treatment and of stealing employee tips.
Massachusetts Family Business Awards program honors local carwash
BELMONT, Mass. — Belmont Car Wash & Detailing is one of the community’s longest-running, family-owned businesses.
Police called due to a soapy Persian rug
VÄSTERÅS, SWEDEN — A large Persian rug unrolled in a self-serve carwash leads to an irate customer and multiple police charges.
Owner says customers requested second location
SCIO, MI — Zippy Auto Wash will double its workforce and add a second location, which will be 5,000 square feet, and is scheduled to be open by October or November of this year.
Proposed bill would require carwash licensing
NEW YORK CITY — Legislation requiring washes to obtain licenses is the latest result of the East Coast carwash union campaign.
Hiring quality conveyor carwash workers
As important as receiving the flexibility to hire is knowing how to effectively hire.
Team Meetings Yield Effective Communications
One of the keys to a well-run car wash is communication.
A West Coast perspective on flex serves vs. unions
Presenting one man’s opinion on how unions are impacting the carwashing industry.
Progressive Discipline Policy
Last month’s tip addressed the importance of documentation and this month I am going to continue that thread by introducing the Progressive Discipline Policy.
The Trees or the Forest?
Focusing on numbers can distract operators from what is truly important to the profitability of their business.
Documentation – A Necessary Process
Do you have a documentation process in place that captures what your employees are doing right and, what they could improve upon?