![]() ![]() ![]() Roy Clunk, owner of Roy's Car Wash & Lube in Alliance, agreed. "The subscription model really changed how attractive the industry is for outside investors," he said. Wulf said the car wash industry started to flourish with technological advances, larger and sleeker facilities, and monthly subscriptions. "I bring a towel to dry it off." Monthly subscriptions changed the game "It looks good after I'm done, especially when I do it myself," Kreareas said. He uses the automated car washes on his other vehicles. He said he cleans his vehicles regularly usually by hand or self-service for the soft-topped Bronco. I live in Florida, so it has to look like a Florida car." This is my baby," he said, finishing up at Ivanho car wash in Canton. They continued: "And because many see their cars as an extension of their personality, maintaining an image by keeping their cars clean also matters."įlorida resident Dylan Greco, a Canton native, was getting his slick 2018 Honda Civic cleaned before returning to Tampa Bay after two weeks back home. "For many Americans, their car, SUV or pick-up truck is the second-most expensive item (after a house) that they will purchase and maintaining that investment on wheels is paramount," Andy Hait and Earlene Dowell wrote for the U.S. A place like Roy's Car Wash & Lube in Alliance might not make its count. The discrepancies seemed based on public data available at the time of the research and the study's definition of a car wash.įor example, IBISWorld does not include companies whose primary business is changing motor oil or repairs, but also has a car wash service. ![]() 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. Splish! Splash! Give your car a bath - almost on every corner. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |