Carwash Operators


  • More Creditors File Suit against Danny’s Car Wash Owner
    On the heels of a complaint filed Feb. 1 by M&I Bank against Danny’s Family Cos., three more creditors have filed lawsuits against Danny Hendon, his business partners and some of their companies for alleged contract violations, including defaulting on loans, according ...More
    March 4, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • WCA's Inaugural Car Wash Tour Shines in Phoenix
    The Western Carwash Association’s inaugural Car Wash Tour made quite a splash Jan. 19, attracting more than 60 attendees to Phoenix for a firsthand look at four of the area’s top carwashes and a day of sharing best practices. ...More
    March 4, 2010 Christina Shupe
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Mr. Clean Car Wash Seeks Texas Franchisees
    Mr. Clean Car Wash is hosting two informational seminars this week in Texas for qualified entrepreneurs interested in the company’s franchise opportunities. The company held a seminar yesterday in Houston and will hold a second meeting today in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. ...More
    March 3, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Smart Car Wash Owners Invited to White House
    Owners of The Smart Car Wash attended President Barak Obama's “Stimulus in Action” speech at the White House Feb. 17 on the one-year anniversary of the Economic Recovery Act, the company announced in a press release. The Smart Car Wash received federal assistance through ...More
    February 24, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Station Auto Wash Rises from the Ashes
    Ryan Magazzine was enjoying a quiet dinner with his family last May when the general manager of his carwash called with some disturbing news. By the time Magazzine and his family arrived at Station Auto Wash in Leesburg, Va., the facility’s detail center was consumed by ...More
    February 24, 2010 Tony Jones
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Flagstop Car Wash Named ‘Business of the Year’
    Flagstop Car Wash and Quick Lube was named “Business of the Year” by the Chesterfield, Va., Chamber of Commerce. The Virginia-based carwash company was honored Jan. 29 during the chamber’s annual gala at the Kroger Center in Midlothian, Va. ...More
    February 24, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Danny’s Files Chapter 11 on Three Carwashes, C-store
    Danny’s Family Cos. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for three Phoenix-area Danny’s Family Car Wash locations and a convenience store. Danny’s filed paperwork Feb. 3, two days after M&I Bank filed a complaint in Maricopa Superior Court seeking a ...More
    February 17, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Autobell Car Wash Opens 58th Location
    Autobell Car Wash Inc. recently opened its 58th carwash location. The Forsyth County, Ga., facility is the company’s fourth in the Atlanta metro area. The carwash is near the towns of Johns Creek and Alpharetta. Justin Adams was named store manager. ...More
    February 16, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Autobell Charity Carwash Program Raises $500K in 2009
    Autobell Car Wash’s charity carwash program helped raise $576,200 last year for charities, schools and other nonprofit organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, the company announced. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company started its charity program ...More
    February 11, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Mr. Clean Car Wash Eyes 12 Chicago Locations
    Mr. Clean Car Wash has officially set its sights on the Chicago market, announcing its plans to open as many as 12 carwash locations in the metro area. To help stir up interest, the company will host an informational seminar for qualified entrepreneurs Feb. 17 in Oakbrook, ...More
    February 9, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations