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Building Success from the Inside Out Stems from Leadership

No matter how you shake it, 2010 has been a difficult year for just about every segment of the carwash industry. Tough times typically require tough decisions, but investing in the intangible can sometimes be among the most difficult things to do. For example, while most ...More
November 17, 2010 By Tony Jones
Posted in Blog, Operations
Grease Monkey Recognizes Outstanding Franchisees

Grease Monkey International Inc. announced the company’s top franchisee award winners during its annual conference in October. The winners were recognized for outstanding performance in center marketing and operations and honored in front of fellow U.S. franchisees and ...More
November 17, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
ICS Partners with Perimeter E-Security to Assist Carwash Operators with PCI Compliance

Innovative Control Systems has partnered with Perimeter E-Security to help carwash operators achieve certified payment card industry (PCI) compliance and eliminate the potential for unnecessary expenses, ICS officials announced. ...More
November 2, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
Northeast Regional Carwash Convention Draws 1,450 Attendees

The mood following the 21st Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC) was upbeat and enthusiastic after show officials characterized this year’s expo as the best in its history. The convention drew more than 1,450 attendees and featured 251 exhibits Oct. 18-20 during its ...More
November 2, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
ICA Expands Criteria for WaterSavers Carwash Participation

The International Carwash Association has expanded the criteria required to participate in its WaterSavers environmental recognition program. The ICA added best management practices collected from operators and local carwash certification programs that directly affect water ...More
October 27, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
WCA Show Focuses on Business Leadership, Creativity

Leadership and creative thinking were among the themes that drove the Western Carwash Association’s 29th Annual Convention & Tradeshow Oct. 11-13 in Las Vegas. Between the expo’s opening keynote presentation, general session and several educational seminars, many of the ...More
October 27, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
PDQ Names Autowash Systems as Carwash Equipment Distributor

PDQ Manufacturing Inc. has appointed Autowash Systems Inc. (ASI) as a carwash equipment distributor serving the central Minnesota market. Based in New Prague, Minn., ASI will distribute and service PDQ’s LaserWash and Tandem RiteTouch in-bay automatic carwash systems. ...More
October 26, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
New York Carwash to Pay $1.96 Million in Wage Settlement

Broadway Bridge Wash & Lube in New York City settled its labor case with the state by agreeing to pay $1.96 million in back wages and other damages, the New York labor commissioner’s office said. The state labor department’s investigation determined the carwash failed ...More
October 20, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
DRB Systems Manager's Card Helps Resolve Carwash Customer Issues Quickly

No carwash is perfect, so when operators need to rewash a customer’s vehicle, issue a refund or reprint a receipt, the last thing they want is to raise the tension by keeping people waiting. To help alleviate these situations, the SiteWatch Xpress Pay Terminal Manager’s ...More
October 13, 2010
Posted in News, Operations
NACS Chairman Encourages Engagement with Media, Customers, Politicians

Jay Ricker, chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), encouraged retailers to become actively engaged with the media, customers and elected officials. Ricker told NACS Show attendees it was the industry’s job to communicate the industry’s voice ...More
October 13, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing

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