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Benny’s Rebrands - Part of 65th Anniversary Celebration

Benny’s Carwash and Oil Change, a three-generation family-owned business has grown to seven car washes, five oil... More

Foam - Car Wash Chemical Applicators

In the car wash industry today there are several different new types of chemical applications and types of products in... More

Just a Swipe Away

Everyone enjoys getting behind the wheel of a spotless, freshly washed car. But not everyone has the time to head on... More

Self-Serve Maintenance - Stay on Top of the Details

Okay, so you own a car wash; it’s a busy Saturday afternoon and you have customers lined up at every bay when suddenly... More

Makeover - Budgeting For Car Wash Rehab

It was December 2013. A perfect storm was brewing. I had built my first wash in 2004; it was now nearly 10 years old. More

Growth: One Member at a Time

The idea of the unlimited wash club has been around for some time now. It is a great way to keep the bottom line... More

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Detailing is an appearance business. Detail professionals are judged not only on the visual appeal of their work but... More

Built to Fit

Success in any business requires the ability to identify current and emerging trends and being prepared to meet them.... More

Industry Newsline

AUTO GLANZ ADDS DISTRIBUTORS

SONNY’S LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE WITH GROUND GUARANTEE

MISTER CAR WASH ADDS FLORIDA LOCATION

PSCWA ROAD TRIP

NEW WASHWORLD DISTRIBUTOR

AUTOBELL OPENS #74

FALLEN OFFICERS FUND RAISES ALMOST $45K

BROWN BEAR FREE CAR WASH DAY SETS RECORD

PDQ AND DOVER FOUNDATION DONATION

Industry News from the Web

Why there are all those new car washes in your neighborhood

Discount car washes offering a cleaning for as little as $3 seem to be opening everywhere. At those prices, they have plenty of volume. But do they make money?

Oklahoma window shopping briefs for Sept. 1, 2016

From Staff Reports Ark. car wash deal to affect OKC Jonesboro, Ark.,-based Zips Car Wash has acquired Little Rock-based Boomerang Car Wash in a transaction that will create North America's third-largest tunnel car wash company with 57 locations across the Southeast and south central United States. The transaction includes all of Boomerang Car Wash's Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro area locations. Read more on NewsOK.com

Garners Ferry property to become car wash

By Janet Jones Kendall A Sparkle Express Car Wash will be coming to 7841 Garners Ferry Rd., according to NAI Avant who represented the purchaser, SK Property LLC, in the purchase of the property. The 1.68-acre property was sold by HR Developers LLC for $450,000. The location will be the fourth Columbia-area location for Sparkle Express. Related content.

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Valuation Sanity - What is a Business Worth?

Calculation of value is the process of determining business value, ownership interest, or value of intangibles whereas an appraisal is the process of developing an opinion of value. »

Benny’s Rebrands - Part of 65th Anniversary Celebration

Benny’s Carwash and Oil Change, a three-generation family-owned business has grown to seven car washes, five oil change facilities, and three B-Quik convenience stores in the Baton Rouge area. Celebrating Benny’s 65th year, the... »

Storm Damage - Wind/Hail Deductibles

If you live in a part of the country that is particularly susceptible to wind/hail/tornado storms than you have seen one of two things happen (or both) to your wash’s building/property insurance. Rates have increased... »