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 Point Ridge
Holland, MI 49423
Main Line: (616) 494-0771
Our unique building design makes it easy and fun for your customers to get a great car wash.
Our equipment lineup sets you up for success inside and outside the wash tunnel.
Learn about why Tommy's Express offers the best franchise experience for car wash operators.
Best practices for signage, advertising, SEO, and all other marketing for your car wash.
Learn how to keep your wash running consistently and efficiently.
Learn the ins and outs of car wash chemistry so that you consistently produce a clean, shiny car.
Congratulations! You’ve made the wise decision to open your own Tommy’s Express Car Wash franchise location. Hopefully, you’ve done your pre-planning work, such as developing your business plan, determining your ideal location, and covering your capital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Car washes are becoming more automated, which means car wash attendants have less contact with your customers. Signage around your car wash is more important than ever for customer communication. Easy-to-read, thorough signage helps move customers more quickly and efficiently through your wash.
Items such as interior detail kits and air fresheners can help increase your total sale per customer and grow your business.
A franchise with Tommy’s Express gives you a built-in support structure for success. With over fifty years of experience in the car wash industry, top-of-the-line car wash equipment, and a nationally recognized brand, starting a Tommy’s Express car wash has many advantages.
The Car Wash Show conference and expo connects over 8,000 car wash owners, car wash operators, and car wash suppliers with the latest innovations and solutions in the car wash industry. The 2022 Car Wash Show will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 9 -11, and Tommy’s Express will be exhibiting at booth #1635.
Whether paid or free, vacuums play a role in driving business at your express car wash. Designed for customer convenience, they are much more accessible than dragging out cumbersome vacuum cleaners and wrestling with extension cords at home. To make the most of your car wash vacuum station, you need to keep your vacuums in […]
Tommy’s Express is a recognized leader in the car wash industry, experiencing explosive growth and driving innovation in car wash technology and equipment.
Today’s car washes are complex mechanical systems. From conveyor belts to water systems and sprayers, these moving parts must work together to achieve a clean vehicle. As important as the mechanical items are, car wash detergent plays a vital role in the quality of your wash. But even when using top-of-the-line detergents, the wrong concentration […]
Whether you’re looking to start your first or next business, opening a franchise with Tommy’s Express is one of the best opportunities in the market today. The car wash industry is growing, and Tommy’s Express has a proven program to ensure franchise partner success. Here are eight great reasons why opening a Tommy’s Express car […]
The sleek, new LPR (License Plate Reader) Lane Divider from Tommy Car Wash Systems gives more options for new car wash sites that lack space or do not have a pay canopy. The single unit LPR Lane Divider eliminates the need for a separate dual LPR camera stand between lanes.
