Stories Archive
Blast from the Past - Fall 2012
July 2, 2012
4 minute Read
As a new feature to CAR WASH Magazine, we will occasionally provide excerpts from The Great American Car Wash Story. This book was written...
Read MoreMarket Profile: Germany, Connoisseurs of Quality
July 1, 2012
6 minute Read
Over the last half a century, Germany has earned a reputation for belly pleasing foods (bratwurst and beer), first-rate automobiles...
Read MoreWash Count Delivers
July 1, 2012
1 minute Read
Wash Count™, a new members-only program from International Carwash Association, launched earlier this year at The Car Wash Show™ 2012. The...
Read MoreFocus on a Member - Fall 2012
July 1, 2012
4 minute Read
Ryan Young
Rhyno Car WashParagould, Ark.; Searcy, Ark.; coming soon Cabot, Ark.
Q:Tell us about your business.
A: We are a multi-site...
Read MoreFrom the CEO - Fall 2012
July 1, 2012
2 minute Read
I hope this edition of CAR WASH Magazine finds you enjoying a successful year. I’m happy to share that the International Carwash...
Read MoreMeet the Board - Bruce Arnett, Jr
July 1, 2012
3 minute Read
I MET MY BIOLOGICAL father when I was 15 years old, after growing up with my mother and stepfather in the Chicago suburbs. Until the...
Read MorePeople, Planet, Profit
July 1, 2012
5 minute Read
It’s easy to measure business success in dollars and cents. Profit ultimately sustains companies. It allows certain franchises to expand,...
Read MoreMotivating & Retaining Employees in the New Economy
July 1, 2012
5 minute Read
There’s no doubt that we face challenging times in the workplace. Employee engagement levels are at record lows, and the levels for top...
Read MorePay What You Want
July 1, 2012
5 minute Read
The English rock band Radiohead made it work, and Panera Bread Co. has been having some success with it in a few special locations. But...
Read MorePractical Catalysts
July 1, 2012
6 minute Read
Looking for catalysts for innovating the next big thing at your company? This article shares five keys to maximizing profitability through...
Read MoreAsk Champ - Fall 2012
July 1, 2012
3 minute Read
Champ, this past weekend I was helping my kids with their first lemonade stand. (Meaning, I was providing most of the labor and all of the...
Read MoreAsk Champ - Summer 2012
April 1, 2012
3 minute Read
Champ, I’m in a saturated car wash market. I have five car washes in my area, with three of them having been built in the past six years....
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