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CAR WASH MAGAZINE

From Vacancy to Vision: Closing the Leadership Gap in Car Washing

As seasoned car wash professionals retire and move away from car washing, some fear that the industry is experiencing a lack of tenured leadership.

Starting Strong: The First Leap Into Car Wash Ownership

Single-store car wash owners share the lessons, challenges and rewards of building a business from the ground up.

The Intelligence Behind High-Performing Car Wash Marketing

Today's car wash marketers are moving beyond basic marketing tactics. They're embracing smarter targeting powered by data, technology, and behaviors.

Columbia, PA - In alignment with its core values of Reliability, Integrity, Dedication, Community, Family, and Faith, Kleen-Rite Corporation is proud to announce the launch of "Kleen-Rite Kares Week," taking place April 20–24, 2026. Throughout the week, volunteers from Kleen-Rite’s Columbia, PA home office and Mount Joy, PA distribution center will actively engage in meaningful community service initiatives aimed at enhancing local spaces and supporting affordable housing development efforts.

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HOLLAND, MI — Tommy’s Express, the nation’s fastest-growing car wash brand, will proudly open its newest South Carolina location at 168 Fort Mill Highway, across the street from Lowe’s, this weekend. To celebrate, the community is invited to enjoy free washes every day from Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 19.

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Charlotte, NC - Links Car Wash and Fresh Stop, fast-growing brands under Madison Capital Group, today announced the addition of two senior leaders to support their continued expansion. Justin Boruchov has joined as Managing Director of Finance, and Jeff Guyette has been named Chief Development Officer.

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Discover strategies to enhance customer loyalty and engagement in the car wash industry, focusing on relationships and data utilization for better retention.
CAR WASH Pulse™ Q1 2026 data shows consumers remain willing to pay for car washes, while operators face slower membership growth and competition
Behind every smooth wash is a web of motors, pumps, drives, controls, and data. Automation, reliability, and insights can help operators boost uptime.

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