More than 6,500 attendees visited The Car Wash Show; the biggest year-over-year increase ever documented. And the first ever Car Wash Show Europe launched with great success, seeing more than double the number of expected visitors with 2,100 plus people on the show floor.

Growth in membership, increased magazine page counts, and increased participation in ICA member programs like WaterSavers round out an amazing year for the car wash industry. Won't you join us in supporting our 2016 efforts and beyond?

A Franklin business is going the extra mile to help out homebound seniors this holiday season. Miles Auto Spa has partnered with Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels to help provide warm meals to area seniors by giving car wash customers the opportunity to make a donation to the organization.

Global Business Intelligence company IBISWorld predicts that Australia’s car wash industry will be worth approximately $585 million by 2020, reported The Age. The growth is driven by increasing apartment living, new cars, and the weather phenomenon El Niño, according to the IBISWorld research.

When El Diamante Hand Car Wash closed for the last weekend in November, it had an outdated, worn-out look.

But, thanks to the generosity of loyal customers, the downtown St. Charles car wash reopened Dec. 1 with a host of cosmetic changes, including fresh paint, new flooring and new furniture.

There are many reasons for businesses to merge, such as growth, diversification, synergy and eliminating competition. Before you take any steps to merge your small business with another, it’s important to understand what you plan to achieve by merging and to set some measurable goals for success. Once you’ve established clear objectives, it’s time to get started.

Safety programs provide a clear process to identify hazards in the workplace, prevent employee injuries and plan for emergencies. Here are three areas to think about when developing an effective safety program.

One of the tried and tested ways to establish your business in your sector is to win an award. An industry accolade is an independent evaluation of your firm and a public recognition of your worth - and it's something that your customers are more likely to trust than your own marketing material.

Here are five ways to get more mileage out of an award.

The basic goal of keeping customers satisfied has always been at the heart of customer service. In years past, it meant doling out smiles and fielding the occasional phone call from an upset customer. In the modern world, there's a whole lot more to it than that.