CAR WASH MAGAZINE

When Sharing Can Backfire
Avoid antitrust pitfalls in the growing car wash industry by understanding legal boundaries and steering clear of risky conversations with competitors. Learn essential compliance tips.

Scheduling Flexibility
Discover how flexible scheduling and overstaffing can enhance efficiency and employee retention at car washes, balancing work/life needs and operational demands.

Car Wash Profile: Jim Waterman; 'I Chose the Car Wash'
Jim Waterman's journey in the car wash industry showcases a career of persistence, passion, and the unique challenges and opportunities that define this field.
CAR WASH NEWS
Amplify Capital Group, a full-service advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory, and commercial brokerage services, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Bold Wash in connection with the acquisition of sites in Danbury, Willimantic and Manchester, Connecticut by Summit Wash Holdings.
Glide Xpress Car Wash announced a groundbreaking milestone: six new locations will celebrate their official grand openings throughout March 2025.
As IMO Car Wash marks its 60th anniversary on March 8, the world’s favorite carwash is celebrating in style — dressed in its bold new blue identity and unveiling a wave of cutting-edge innovations designed to deliver even better performance, value and quality for drivers everywhere, the company announced in a press release.
As a part of an ongoing series called The Training Experts, this episode features ICA Chief Learning Officer, Claire Moore and Jonathan Delicate, Director of Training at Mr. Clean Car Wash. Jonathan shares his insights on how to effectively implement training programs across multiple locations using innovative tools and strategies.
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.
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.
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