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
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.
Get ready for The Car Wash Show 2024 from May 13-15 in Nashville, TN with Tommy Car Wash Systems (TCWS). Whether you are a new investor, car wash operator, entrepreneur, real estate developer, or site manager looking to obtain your own location, we have the solutions to help you achieve your business goals. Learn how […]
Tommy Car Wash Systems is continuously improving design options for car wash sites of all sizes. The traditional multi-lane pay canopy requires more space, construction materials, and building requirements. To accommodate smaller wash locations and car wash buildings, Tommy Car Wash Systems now offers a Cantilever Pay Canopy that is “built-in” over only the cashier […]
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 a commercial car wash is your best choice to be environmentally friendly while keeping your vehicle clean.
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.
The Tommy Car Wash Systems team has been a part of literally thousands of car wash developments across the world, many of which have resulted in some of the most advanced and successful car wash facilities in operation today. And through all of this experience our team has noticed a distinct pattern:
The American car wash industry continues to grow, with ever-increasing customer demand and tremendous opportunity waiting to be claimed. Done right, an express car wash gives operators a steady income stream with no billing or collection problems, a relatively small staff to manage, and a reliable membership pool. But car washes require a substantial upfront […]
As with all retail establishments, location is one of, if not the single most critical factors to consider from the earliest stages of a car washes planning and development. And when deciding on a car wash location, a thorough demographics study is just one of the tools available to help operators make the best possible […]
Ryan Essenburg, President of Tommy Car Wash Systems and the Tommy’s Express franchise, will take you on a walk-through our our newest corporate location. Tommy’s Express Jenison is a full-size Totally Tommy Express-style car wash with franchise exclusive equipment as well as several brand-new innovations and equipment examples you’ll be seeing more of soon!
The location and layout of a new car wash can make or break its long-term success, which makes proper design and good site selection some of the most critical and strategically demanding early steps in the car wash development process.
From building material selection to interior air quality, low energy use, and water efficiency, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings represent a considerable commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible practices.
