Design

Avoid the Pitfalls - Design and Operational Challenges

The design was out-there, brash, in your face different and got plenty of attention. The designer wanted a product that would create excitement and loyal buyers. It begged for attention and eventually customers. But enough about... »

Sign Science - Effective Site-Specific Building- and Street-Sign Design

The first ICA show I attended was in 1996 in San Antonio, TX. I have only missed one since dueto a health issue. In those years, I have seen a transformation of the importance the industry places on the on-premises sign. »

Doubling up in Boise - Fast Eddy’s Raises the Bar Once Again with a New Twin Tunnel

For those living in the Boise, ID area, Fast Eddy’s is a local icon with a long history of superior customer service in the gas/convenience store and car care industries. »

Fake Views - Combating Common Customer Misconceptions

I’ve heard it said that if you’re told something enough times, you’re sure to start believing it’s true. I’m sure that’s exactly how common misconceptions start out and become accepted as fact.

Blast Off - Rocket Shine Car Wash Comes to Punta Gorda

Located some 100 miles south of Tampa, the city of Punta Gorda is well known as an ecological and boater’s paradise, offering all the best of Florida’s famous tropical outdoor lifestyle. »

Detail in Process - The Road to Efficiency and Effectiveness

In providing training for automotive detailing operations over the years, I have found that a common and recurring theme has been the importance of taking a process approach to detailing. »

Good Design - It Is Good Business

Design is important, not only to those in the design business but also to business owners, customers, stockholders, manufacturers, and the like. »

Pardon Our Dust - How to Keep Washing During a Remodel

There’s no question that this is a good time to be in commercial car washing: in a fairly short period of time, we’ve shifted from talking about how to squeeze every last dollar out of each guest to conversations about capacity... »

From Concept to Launch - Design Approach Affects the Process

Car wash development involves a five-phase process: select advisors, choose location and develop layout, obtain entitlements, construction and plan execution, and business launch. »

A Flagship in New Jersey - Triangular-Shaped Site Presents Layout Challenges

Located just a short distance northwest of New York City is Bergen County, the most populous county in the state of New Jersey. »

Selecting a Car Wash Builder - Seven Tips to Ensure Your Next Project is Successful

Selecting the right car wash builder can provide you with a functional, cost effective, and physically attractive building in which to grow your business. However, selecting the wrong builder can provide you with »

Coming Soon - Jeff’s Express 2

Even under the most favorable circumstances, getting the construction of a car wash permitted and finally approved can be an arduous endeavor. »

Out of Space? Consider A Car Wash Building Extension

According to the United States Census Bureau, there are over 100,000 car wash facilities in the United States. A large percentage of these facilities are aging and either need to be updated to remain competitive in today’s... »

WOW Carwash Opens in Littleton, CO

WOW Carwash opened its doors for business in Littleton, CO on June 14, 2017, marking the occasion with a grand opening celebration. For consumers the good cheer continued for the following 10 days, as the wash endeavored to... »

Shop Layout - Affects Performance and Perception

The efficiency of a detail operation can be directly affected by the way the detail shop is laid out. Additionally, the layout will determine, in part, the visiting customer’s impression of the business. Thus, it is beneficial to... »

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