One of the most important decisions you'll make when starting off in the car wash industry is choosing the right company to help you build your business.
A story of two brothers’ success - Jun and Sonny Essenburg opened their first car wash in 1969.
648 South Ridge Point
Holland, MI 49423
Main Line: (616) 494-0771
At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we know that reliable equipment is the backbone of your business. Our Service and Support Center is here to ensure your car wash runs at peak performance. From expert assistance to parts, we provide everything you need to keep your operations running smoothly.
In a rainy climate or season, water spots on cars frustrate people.
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 inviting? Or does it make your car wash feel dark and enclosed? Tommy Car Wash Systems President and Chief Innovation Officer Ryan Essenburg talks about […]
Starting a car wash (or any small business) can be a challenge. The amount of planning and preparation that goes into the process is staggering and even if everything goes well, it can take time before a facility’s customer base and profitability rise to the point where long-term success is possible.
Retail businesses in the United States and across the world have entered uncharted territory with the spread of COVID-19 at pandemic levels. With customer and employee safety in jeopardy and all aspects of daily life and commerce impacted by this unprecedented event we believe it is important to answer some of the biggest questions that […]
Working in the retail industry can bring some rough days and tough moments. And when you’re dealing with people’s vehicles and damage claims or accusations the level of pressure and intensity in customer interactions can be just that much higher.
Fast, efficient production is one of the single most important factors for the health and sustainability of a modern car wash, and not only because good production answers high volume. In fact, good production GENERATES high volume. The ability to maintain fast conveyor speeds with excellent wash quality at all times and in all conditions […]
What is your company culture? If your employees or team members are unengaged or disinterested it will affect every part of your operations: your wash quality, your overhead, and—most of all—customer experience. But creating a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and pride is far easier said than done. So, how do you go about building this […]
This year the Tommy Car Wash Systems family of companies celebrates fifty years of car wash operations and development. In that time we’ve seen tremendous change sweep across the industry, and inspired much of that change ourselves.
Recently two longtime managers at our corporate stores were asked what factors most contribute to the operational success at their locations. They emphasized two in particular. 1. Awareness Whether on the busiest day of the year or the slowest,awareness IS, WAS, and WILL BE the single most important priority for all teammembers at work. Proper […]
