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Making a Difference - Summer 2024
September 6, 2024
7 minute Read
Each year, car wash organizations contribute countless hours and dollars to the communities they serve. We want to make sure we’re...
Read MoreOn the Fast Track
August 29, 2024
7 minute Read
Standardized designs, modular and hybrid build options are enabling car washes to go up in record time.
New car wash locations are...
Read MoreHarnessing Membership Winback Campaigns and Active Engagement
August 28, 2024
4 minute Read
By effectively utilizing winback and active member promotions, car wash operators can transform their business into a hub of activity...
Read MoreThe Emotional Side of Car Washing
August 16, 2024
8 minute Read
Feelings play a large part in customers’ decision-making when it comes to getting their car cleaned.
A sense of accomplishment, pride and...
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence
August 13, 2024
7 minute Read
AI’s adaptability equates to operational agility for car washes.
Jesse Strot, learning and development manager at Soapy Joe’s Car Wash,...
Read MoreBehind the Foam: Find Your Flair
August 6, 2024
7 minute Read
Sota Shine and Sota Pup incorporate some novel ideas that take practicality to a whole new level, differentiate them and equate to a...
Read MoreThriving in Close Quarters
July 30, 2024
8 minute Read
Multiple wash models find success — despite being in close proximity — by targeting different consumer segments and differentiating...
Read MorePOS Tech Advancing as Industry Evolves
July 30, 2024
3 minute Read
From money belts to AI and autonomy.
By Ken Allmacher, Director, MCA
Over the last five decades, the car wash industry has seen a lot of...
Read MoreIs It Time to Change Your Strategy?
July 26, 2024
8 minute Read
No easy way to know the right timing, but there are some clear triggers — and definite red flags if you’re overdue.
A savvy,...
Read MoreThe Car Wash Show™ 2024: Making an Impact
July 26, 2024
12 minute Read
“It's big. It's huge. There are a million different things here to look at and different people to talk to. It’s even a little overwhelming...
Read MoreGetting Comfortable with Cashless
July 9, 2024
7 minute Read
Opting to go cashless really does change things, but maybe not quite how you think.
Seven bills were in; just a few more to go. Then the...
Read MoreSensors Shaping the Future of Car Wash Tech
July 2, 2024
8 minute Read
Operators use sensor data to provide more personalized and safer car washes.
Sensors aren’t new to the car wash industry; they’ve been...
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