![]() The International Carwash Association has that figure around 62,750. Research firm IBISWorld estimates there are 56,773 car wash and auto detailing businesses in the U.S. vary based on the study and research firm. The total number of car washes in the U.S. "That's not what this industry creates anymore." How many car washes are there? "It's not like when you or I were kids and there was a lot of seasonal, part-time jobs," he said. He also said many of today's car wash businesses create full-time positions with benefits and the potential for careers. "Although to folks outside the industry, who might not suspect it, there is a lack of supply (car washes) in most markets," he said. He credited new car wash models, subscriptions and better equipment for the boom. So, why are we seeing so many car washes popping up all over the area? The simple reason given is demand.Įric Wulf, chief executive officer of the Glen Ellyn, Illinois-based International Carwash Association, said the $13.7 billion car wash industry has seen "historic growth" over the last three to five years. "I've asked myself, 'Why didn't I get in the car wash business?' There looks like a lot of money and low maintenance," Chris Kreareas of North Canton said as he cleaned his prized 2022 Ford Bronco in a self-service bay at Applegrove Car Wash. Summit County: Car washes make a huge splash as service sector booms in the Akron area There are tens of thousands of car wash businesses in the U.S., according industry statistics. If it seems like there are a lot of car washes in the Akron-Canton region, it's because there are.Īt least 60 car washes are operating in Stark County with plans for more in Alliance, North Canton, Plain Township and Jackson Township. The Splash N Dash mobile app was developed following the complete renovation of the business in 2015, and app users can pay through it, as well as earn loyalty points, send gift cards and more.Splish! Splash! Give your car a bath - almost on every corner. According to Greenfield, “In the near future we will be adding some additional monthly wash club options for our customers that included a combo package of automatic and self serve bay time, along with just a self serve monthly package.” In the self-serve bays, customers have access to triple color foam brushes, clear coat foam application gun, tire shine and in-bay handheld dryers. Those opting for a self service wash can still pay by quarters, but also have the payment options of cash, card or in-app purchasing. The most affordable “Classic Wash Touch Free” membership includes a pre soak, high pressure wash, high pressure rinse, spot free rinse, under carriage wash, side blasters, triple foam condition and vortex dry, while the all-encompassing “The Works Touch Free” membership also applies a storm shield and hot wax shine coating. There are three tiers of membership options, ranging from $20-$30 a month. Keeping with the current trends and customer expectations, after the 2015 renovation Splash N Dash also began offering monthly club plans. In fact, the team completely renovated the facility in 2015, converting the open truck bay, as seen on the far left of the picture above, into an enclosed automatic bay. Today, Splash N Dash utilizes top technologies from the carwashing industry. ![]() “There’s not much left of the original structure,” revealed Owner TJ Greenfield. The original carwash, which was built sometime around the 1960’s, looks completely different today.
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