The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

It's Official

Yesterday was the day the car washes officially signed with AppWash. Dad had me handle the digital signing, and with every signature and initial, I felt like I was on cloud nine. When the confirmation email came through, it suddenly felt real—in the best possible way. It will take about a month to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Business Markers

When people ask where one of our car washes is located, I’m quick to reference nearby, well-known businesses. Location A is near the new Raising Cane’s. Location B is across from a major grocery store. Location C is across from a Royal Farms. The only exception is Location D, which I describe simply... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Closed

All of the automatic car washes are closed today. With wind chills around two degrees, it would be too risky to keep that equipment running. We’re still able to operate the self-service bays, and—believe it or not—we’ve had a few people use them today. For now, I’m hanging out at Location B. It’s a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

The AppWash End Game

The goal of switching our car wash club systems to AppWash is simple: to make the most money possible in the easiest way. I do have a more nuanced view of how AppWash can help us do that. Think of this as my vision for the end game of making the switch. I’ve written many times over the past decade... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Cone Means Closed

It’s a universal sign: when a cone is placed in front of something, it means don’t go there. We use cones to block off our automatic touch-free washes when they’re closed. Lately, we’ve been closing them every night because of the frigid temperatures. Even so, some people ignore the message.... Sign in to see full entry.

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