CAR WASH MAGAZINE

Creating a Car Wash Addiction

Learn how car wash businesses can reduce customer churn by fostering habitual use, creating engaging experiences, and emphasizing consistency to build lasting customer loyalty and predictable growth.

Innovation Shaping the Future of the Car Wash

Discover how the latest innovations in the car wash industry are shaping the future at ROADMAP, from data-driven decisions to personalized customer experiences and advanced wash solutions.

Grand Openings: Doing It Differently

Discover how car wash businesses can create lasting impressions with unique grand opening strategies, turning first-time visitors into loyal customers through community engagement and strategic marketing efforts.

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Car Pool Car Wash, a Richmond Institution Since 1977, Purchased by Long-Time Employees

Car Pool Car Wash, a locally owned Richmond business for 47 years, was purchased last month by long-time employees Mark Harrison, CFO, and Tyree Brown, COO. Harrison and Brown, equal co-owners, purchased all five locations of Car Pool Car Wash: Short Pump, West End, Hanover, Midlothian and Hull Street.

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60 Years of Service, $66,000 For the Cure: 7 Flags Car Wash's Commitment to Community

7 Flags Car Wash, a locally owned, family business celebrating 60 years of service in the community, has continued their longstanding support of breast cancer research through their annual partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation this October.

Through years of dedicated fundraising efforts, 7 Flags Car Wash has raised over $66,000 for breast cancer research and awareness. This year's campaign across their seven Solano County locations has added $5,651 to this meaningful contribution, demonstrating the company's and its customers' ongoing commitment to this important cause.

"Every October, our community comes together to support breast cancer awareness and research," says Jason Anthony, President at 7 Flags Car Wash. "As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we're reminded that our true success is measured by our ability to give back to the community that has supported us for generations."

The campaign's success reflects both the company's dedication to community service and its customers' generosity. This partnership has become a cherished tradition at 7 Flags, with funds directly contributing to breast cancer research, education, and patient support services.

For six decades, 7 Flags Car Wash has been more than just a business in Solano County - they've been a partner in local causes, creating jobs, and supporting initiatives that matter to their neighbors. This successful fundraiser marks another chapter in their ongoing commitment to community service.

Season 4, Episode 34: How to Capture and Keep Your Audience’s Attention

In this insightful episode of Car Wash The Podcast, host Matt DeWolf is joined by Deborah Jasper, Founder and CEO of Mindset Digital. Deborah shares her expertise on how businesses can capture and hold the attention of today’s consumers—who often decide in just 8 seconds whether a message is worth their time! From building better customer experiences to effective employee retention strategies, Deborah provides actionable insights you can use immediately to level up your communication and business growth.

Season 4, Episode 33: The Customer Experience Expectation – How Do We Make This One Moment Great?

In this episode, host Matt DeWolf sits down with Jack Stratton, a Retail Trend Spotter, to discuss the evolving landscape of customer expectations and how businesses can adapt to stay ahead. But first, what exactly is a retail trend spotter? Jack breaks it down—explaining how he uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative data to identify fundamental shifts in consumer behavior that businesses can apply to their everyday operations.

Season 4, Episode 32: A Baby, A Fire, and the Car Wash Community - Camel Express Car Wash

Join Car Wash The Podcast as they sit down with Devario Parson, Sales Director, and Tyler Slaughter, CEO/COO of Camel Car Wash, during The Car Wash Show in Nashville. This heartfelt episode highlights the power of community, support, and the human side of the car wash industry.