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As LED lighting has become widely available and affordable, the technology has made strong inroads into the car wash industry.  »

Too often, employees find themselves in the same predicament. They are cheated out of wages they earn. Wage theft is not some rare occurrence; it is incredibly common and more widespread than you may think. »

Vehicle wash owners considering investing in a water recycling system for a new or existing location will benefit from learning more about the following five key concepts.  »

It is a jungle out there! “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.  »

This month’s column is intended for the car wash owner who is considering offering or currently offers detailing services.  »

Car washing is in an unrelenting state of flux. Formats, equipment, and technology are always evolving, presenting new challenges for operators as they look to meet customer demand for a clean, dry, shiny car delivered quickly... »

The advent of the express-exterior wash format has caused some drastic adjustments in the industry over the past 10 years or so.  »

As professional detailers, we constantly strive to perform our services better and faster for our customers.  »

Your customers can be grouped according to a variety of different identifiable characteristics that reflect their specific needs and interests.  »

Some years ago I had the opportunity to evaluate a large number of properties located throughout parts of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. One of the areas was Tulsa, OK, which is home to the Quik Trip Corporation. »

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have long played an important role in the life cycle of many car wash and car care businesses. »

The first car washes featured an assembly-line tunnel and numerous workers armed with sponges, soap, and water.  »

The International Carwash Association’s annual event — The Car Wash Show™ — takes place May 12 through May 15 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. »

Arguably, the photo above is not an image that most developers who invested $4 million in a new express wash would relish seeing anytime soon. However, more and more low-priced express washes are popping up. »

The guitar is a musical instrument, so its goal in life is to make musical sound. Music is the arrangement of tones into patterns that the human brain finds pleasing (or if not pleasing, then at least intriguing). »