Anthony has been washing cars for more than 30 years, with decades of industry knowledge that started in his family’s business. Their site included a gas station, three self-service bays, and a 70-foot exterior tunnel. After college, he left the family business to work as a manager at the Sonny’s car wash chain in Boston.
At Sonny’s, Anthony managed new projects, car washes, quick lube builds, and conversions from touch-free to touch-less to hybrid processes. Between projects, Anthony traveled the country, installing washes for Sonny’s Enterprises, LLC. Soon after, Anthony became Director of Operations at Wash Depot Holdings, where he was responsible for onboarding all acquisitions to a chain of 74 washes, 28 quick lubes, and 14 gas stations across 13 states.
Noting his hard work and talent, Paul Fazio reached out to Anthony and invited him to work at Sonny’s Enterprises—a dynamic collaboration that has now spanned 20 years. At Sonny’s, Anthony has created state-of-the-art innovations to keep equipment cutting edge.
“There are few faces more well known in the car wash industry today than Anthony’s,” said Eric Wulf, CEO of International Carwash Association. “He is a recognized expert on car wash operations and equipment, and has been the face of the extensive Sonny’s video library. Anthony appears as a regular contributor to car wash industry magazines and speaks often at association events. His decades of experience in both the retailer and supplier sides of the industry, as well as his commitment to teaching and supporting others, made Anthony’s selection as the DAA winner an easy decision.”
In recognizing Anthony Analetto with a Distinguished Achievement Award, ICA highlights the importance of innovation, education, and giving back to the car wash community. Kudos to Anthony for his decades of leadership!