For generations, Jeff Fields and his family have made their living cleaning things. The family’s cleaning roots stretch back to the 1940s, when Fields’ great-grandfather left rural Kentucky…
The information in this report was obtained from Auto Laundry News’ “Full/Flex Conveyor Surveys” for the years 2014 through 2025. Figure 1 – Cars washed per year. There…
NCS Equipment by Ryko Grimes, Iowa Ryko is a full-spectrum car wash equipment, chemical, and service supplier. It offers state-of-the-art, automated car wash systems and a comprehensive line of car…
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Recurring revenue. It is the fuel for the express model fire and remains one of the most vital aspects of the segment. Dependable, guaranteed revenue from wash club…
The analysis that follows is based on data obtained from Auto Laundry News’ annual operator surveys for the years 2013 through 2024. Context is provided from information in our…
It has become increasingly rare for a car wash to remain under the same ownership for many years. The long-term, mom-and-pop owner used to be an industry mainstay but…
As express tunnel washes grow in popularity, many in-bay operators are left to wonder how they can compete. To address this challenge, we must first peel away a few…
Reportedly, there are more than 17,500 conveyor car wash locations in the U.S. According to the 2023 Top 50 U.S. Conveyor Chain List, 88.3 percent of the leading conveyor chains…