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Learn the ins and outs of car wash chemistry so that you consistently produce a clean, shiny car.
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Easily Convert Your In Bay Car Wash to an Express Car Wash Tunnel
The advent of the in bay automatic car wash gave vehicle owners an easier and less-expensive exterior wash than washing at home or using a self-serve car...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Named Top 5 Car Wash Brand
Tommy’s Express Car Wash was listed as the 5th largest car wash brand in the “2021 Top 50 List of Conveyor Carwashes” report by Professional Car Washing &...
Ryan Essenburg joins The WOW Factor Podcast
Tommy’s President and Chief Innovation Office recently joined “The WOW Factor” podcast to talk about helping others be successful. In the podcast, Ryan...
Tommy’s and giving back go hand in hand
We had the absolute pleasure to volunteer with Hand2Hand by packing lunches for students across West Michigan for the upcoming school year. These lunch...
Tommy’s Car Wash Detergents Maximize Results for Customers and Car Wash Operators
Known for our innovation in car wash equipment and operations, Tommy Car Wash Systems has also perfected car wash detergents. Tommy Signature Detergents...
Working at the Car Wash: Tommy's College Internship Program
With the excitement of our rapid growth trajectory and continual pursuit to enrich lives, add value, and serve communities, 2021 was the perfect year to...
Combining Car Wash Innovation & Customer Experience: The Tommy’s story
You can find a Tommy’s Express Car Wash in over 55 cities across 30 U.S. states. And Tommy’s Express is projected to be a Top 5 Chain by the end of 2021...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Opens Eight Sites in June 2021
HOLLAND, MICH. July 12, 2021- Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the opening of eight new franchise locations in June of 2021. Located in...
Tommy's Announces Groundbreaking of New Headquarters
Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems Announce Groundbreaking of New Headquarters in Holland, MI
The new facility will consolidate multiple existing...
Top Three Reasons to Start a Franchise Today
Because of their many benefits, franchises have continuously grown in popularity since Ray Kroc franchised McDonald’s in 1955 (side note, it’s going...
Dress Your Car Wash for Success with Tommy Car Wash Systems Equipment
If you’re not currently a Tommy’s Express franchise partner you can still take advantage of the benefits of using Tommy Car Wash Systems car wash...
Testimonial – How Tommy Customer, Barry Nutter, Benefits from Tommy’s Stainless Steel Car Wash Equipment
“Tommy’s equipment is second to none. It is engineered to last, cleans up well, and doesn’t show signs of aging.”
Barry Nutter, Owner of Blue Sky Car...
Tommy's Tackles The F- Word ... Franchising
In this episode, the International Car Wash Associations the Car Wash Podcast sat down and talked with Ryan Essenburg, President and Chief Innovation...
New Trends for Express Car Wash Success
Tommy Car Wash Systems President and Chief Innovation Officer Ryan Essenburg joined the team hosting the Car Wash Show Europe virtual event on April 28th...
Tommy’s Celebrates Earth Day, Every Day!
The Environmentally Friendly Way to Wash Your Car
With Earth Day on April 22, 2021, minimizing your impact on the environment might be top of mind. Using...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Opens Four Sites in Q1 2021
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the opening of three new franchise locations in quarter one of 2021. Located in Mounds View, MN; Duluth,...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Set to Bring Three New Locations to Cape Coral & Punta Gorda, Florida
HOLLAND Mich. March 1, 2021- National car wash brand Tommy’s Express is pleased to announce it will be bringing three locations to Cape Coral and Punta...
Tommy's Express Set to Bring Eight New Locations to the Greater Washington DC Area.
HOLLAND Mich. January 28, 2021- National car wash brand Tommy’s Express is pleased to announce it will be bringing eight new locally owned and operated...
Tommy’s Express Named as #1 in Category in Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500®
HOLLAND, Mich, January 19, 2021 – Tommy’s Express Car Wash was recently debuted and was ranked #1 in the car-wash services category in the Entrepreneur...
Why Cloth Color Matters in Your Car Wash
Have you ever thought about what the color of the cloth you put in your car wash does to guest experience? Does it make your car wash feel open and...