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Insights from the 2023 Car Wash Show

By Jeffrey D. Brooks, Principal / Healthy Growth Blog / June 27, 2023

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend The Car Wash Show in Las Vegas. This year’s event had more than 400 exhibitors and more than 9,000 attendees and featured engaging presentations and insightful discussions showcasing the latest industry developments. For those of you in the industry who didn’t have a chance to attend the event, or even those of you who did but couldn’t make it to every session you wanted to attend, I would like to recap some of my key takeaways.

Turbocharging Your Car Wash for Growth: The Car Wash Advisory Board

By Brandon H. Fredericks, Principal / Healthy Growth Blog / June 19, 2023

Apple Growth Partners (AGP) had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion at this year’s Car Wash Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our conversation sparked a lot of great questions and discussions. Our team believes in the power of Healthy Growth® and one of the best ways we continue to demonstrate that is with our ability to team with owners and leadership groups to tackle head-on the opportunities and challenges facing the business today.

Why Outsourcing Your Accounting and Finance Team Can Benefit Your Business

By Brandon H. Fredericks, Principal / Healthy Growth Blog / May 16, 2023

As a leader in the car wash industry, you know first-hand how important it is to keep a close eye on your financial records and overall financial health. It’s essential that you have the ability to collect accurate and timely financial information that will allow you to make informed decisions, manage cash flow, and plan for the future.

The Red Tape of Car Wash Ownership

By Jennifer Syx, Team Leader, Car Wash Industry / Healthy Growth Blog / April 7, 2023

The word is out: the car wash industry is a lucrative investment, and the market is primed to continue to expand in the near future. Whether through acquisition or new builds, car washes are an excellent purchase for those who know the industry or are looking to diversify.

6 Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Car Wash

By Brandon H. Fredericks, Principal / Healthy Growth Blog / March 30, 2023

The rapid growth of the carwash industry has made it a promising investment for those interested in owning a business. The opportunities will continue to grow as the industry expands — the global car wash services market is anticipated to grow when you consider that more than 72% of drivers in the United States regularly use professional car wash services.

Insights from the 2022 Car Wash Show

By admin / Healthy Growth Blog / June 7, 2022

Brandon Fredericks shares what he learned about trends and the state of the industry at the 2022 Car Wash Show in Nashville.

Selling Your Car Wash

By admin / Healthy Growth Blog / May 3, 2022

After putting in the work to build your car wash business, you have reviewed all your uncertainties and decided you are ready to sell – now what?

Top Takeaways from the Professional Car Wash Industry Report

By Donea Boiner / Healthy Growth Blog / February 20, 2020

By Alec Derrig | Associate, Tax The day-to-day management of running a car wash is time-consuming, and owners may need help in studying trends or benchmark reports from the industry. The 2019 Professional Carwashing Industry Report from Professional Carwashing and Detailing Magazine reported comprehensive industry data from car wash owners and managers across the country. …

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Top Five Tax Considerations for Car Wash Owners

By Donea Boiner / Healthy Growth Blog / December 6, 2019

By Jeff Brooks, CPA, CGMA | Principal | Car Wash Leader Ongoing staffing, market changes, traffic studies, equipment maintenance, technology upgrades, and customer relationships – these are just some of the many topics top-of-mind for car wash owners. Adding tax planning and preparation to the mix, including navigating the changes brought on by Tax Reform, …

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Ep22: Profiles of Entrepreneurs – Brian Krusz

By Donea Boiner / AGP Podcast: Sliced / August 7, 2019

Kicking off a new focus on local entrepreneurs, Chuck & Brittany are joined today by Brian Krusz, co-founder of Sgt. Clean’s Car Wash. Brian and his team grew his company’s revenue by 760% in just four years, while expanding to five locations in Northeastern Ohio. Brian discusses his entrepreneurial spirit began when he was a …

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