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Come Rain or Shine
October 2, 2019
5 minute Read
After nearly 50 years in the car wash industry, Fred Frattaroli has learned to deal with the maddening reality that his business depends on...
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Ask Champ - Managing My Online Presence
September 20, 2019
2 minute Read
We’re starting to feel like we’re finally getting a decent following in our online presence but it’s starting to get to be a bit much to...
It Starts and Ends with Family at the Utah Auto Spa
September 11, 2019
5 minute Read
Phil D’Agostini has been interested in the car wash industry for decades, but he didn’t take theplunge until a few of his cousins...
Letter from the Editor - Summer 2019
September 1, 2019
3 minute Read
At this year’s The Car Wash Show in Nashville, I had the opportunity to witness several special moments.
It was hard not to be in awe as...
Summer Road Trips Reimagined
August 27, 2019
3 minute Read
The car is packed, the kids have game-loaded tablets in hand, you’ve signed up for unlimited WiFi and thecar battery is fully charged; you...
Women's Leadership Experience Gears up for Second Iteration
August 20, 2019
3 minute Read
For female leaders in the car wash industry, respect and recognition aren’t always granted as easily as they are for their male...
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Car Wash Executive Management Institute Inspires, Connects, Educates
August 20, 2019
3 minute Read
Nick Gallo has always been a Florida Gators fan.
But after he attended International Carwash Association’s Car Wash Executive Management...
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Dare To Be Different
August 14, 2019
8 minute Read
If there’s one thing marketing experts want small-business owners to know about retail brands, it’sthat they have something in common with...
The Car Wash Show China
August 2, 2019
2 minute Read
With a full complement of Car Wash Shows across several continents, International Carwash Association continues to expand its reach. The...
ICA Helps Resolve Tax Issue
July 23, 2019
2 minute Read
Last October, a car wash operator with 10+ express washes was assessed by the Tennessee Department of Revenue (TDOR) for retroactive tax...
The Car Wash Show 2019
July 23, 2019
6 minute Read
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The energy in Nashville at The...
Vehicle Technology - Car Wash Mode
July 23, 2019
5 minute Read
In January 2017, International Carwash Association published a survey of 245 car wash owners representing 500 car wash facilities. The...
