CAR WASH MAGAZINE
The Lafayette Blueprint
Explore the successful sale of Cajun Clean Express Wash in Lafayette, showcasing a unique approach to asset disposition.
Meet the Board: Keith Lutz
Discover Keith Lutz's journey from a summer job to vice-president of Kleen-Rite Corp and his commitment to enhancing the car wash industry through his ICA board role.
How WOW Carwash Turns Local Impact into Membership Momentum
Discover how WOW Carwash leverages community engagement and charity partnerships to drive membership growth and make a meaningful local impact.
CAR WASH NEWS
LUTHERVILLE, MD (August 17, 2026) – WashX Car Wash, a concept that utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver a “car spa experience” recently opened its second Baltimore-area location at 965 Middelton Road in the Aberdeen section of Harford County. Entrepreneur and Managing Member, Harry G. Pappas III and his partners opened their first WashX Car Wash on Belair Road in Fallston in 2024, and plans to develop additional sites in the greater Baltimore metropolitan region to address the growing consumer need in this category. Tom Fidler, Executive Vice President and Principal, MacKenzie Retail represented WashX Car Wash in this lease transaction.
Community fundraiser brings in $2,368 to support Branson Bands
New industry data shows loyalty and personalization are the biggest technology-driven growth lever in car washing, but reliability and the human touch remain just as critical to keeping customers.
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