Wash Talk Ep. 94: Setting up for Carwash Success

Wash Talk Ep. 94: Setting up for Carwash Success

Learn the process for planning and constructing a location that is built to win.

This audio reading of the article “Setting up for carwash success” from the September 2021 issue of Professional Carwashing and Detailing looks at things to consider when building a carwash from the ground up.

The original story was written by freelance contributor Thomas Hawkins and is read by Senior Editor Meagan Kusek. For this article, Hawkins spoke with the following industry experts:

  • Robert Andre, senior vice president of operation — distribution with SONNY’S CarWash Services.
  • Jason Baumgartner, president of Suds™.
  • Brian Bath of Innovative Control Systems.
  • Steve Gaudreau, president of Brink Results LLC.

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