For The Car Wash Owners and Operators Ready to Level Up
Your best research is the industry pro standing next to you. At The Car Wash Show™, owners, manufacturers and solution providers share one floor, and people talk. Ask what’s working, what flopped and what they’d buy again.
• 86% are decisions makers.
The people you meet can act on what they learn.
• 90%+ of the Top 100 washes attend.
The industry's biggest names are raising the bar here.
• 50% of the crowd is small-but-mighty.
Independents proving there's more than one way to grow.
Visitors travel to The Show™ from all 50 states and 42 countries to see where the industry is headed. Keep the conversations going at The Big Bash, TalkCarWash After Dark and other events around Las Vegas. Then, head home with new contacts and the insights you need to level up your business.
Get Here. Get Ahead.
Every year, The Car Wash Show™ pulls in the people who make this industry run — owners, operators, entrepreneurs, fix-it-yourself types, the “started with one wash and built an empire” crew, and everyone in between.
- Decision-makers? That’s 86% of the people here.
- Top 100 washes? Over 90% attend.
- Small-but-mighty businesses? Half the audience.
And they come from all 50 states, with international attendance on the rise.
In other words: your peers, your competition, and your future connections are all here — swapping ideas, sharpening their business, and uncovering opportunities. Want to see how you fit in and what you’ll take home? Keep scrolling ... or register now if you’re already sold.
“This is the one time a year we get to see everybody in the car wash industry in the same place. We always get great ideas from other operators.”
Matt T., Drive & Shine Car Wash
"This is my first time attending a car wash event. I enjoyed seeing all the new things—different equipment, different materials, different chemicals—it’s pretty awesome."
José H., Shiny Shell Carwash
“I have 30 years of experience in the retail business and about 6 months in the car wash business…I’ve learned a lot over the last few hours here…building the brand, building team members, building subscriptions, building loyalty.”
Billy J., Gas N Wash
Who Attends and What They Take Home
No two operations grow the same way, and The Car Wash Show™ is built to help every one of them go beyond good enough. Explore how The Show™ can help to improve your business and upskill your entire team.
Independent Operators & Owners (1–5 Locations)
Operators managing 1–5 car wash locations are addressing challenges such as labor management, ensuring maintenance and equipment uptime, standardizing systems, and building for efficiency and growth. The Show™ shares proven best practices from operators across various markets and unveils the latest technology and equipment to enhance automation and improve customer experience.
Independent Operators & Owners (6–20+ Locations)
Large scale independent operators managing 6 or more locations are seeking to scale with consistency through cross-location loyalty programs, shared resources, automation, and brand loyalty strategies. Attend The Show™ with your managers and GMs so every location benefits from the lessons learned in other markets and the innovation on The Show floor.
Self-Serve Operators & Owners
Self-service car wash operators are competing with the rise of subscription models which offer fast turnaround times and unlimited monthly washes. At The Show™, you’ll learn first-hand insights to make every bay count. Explore automation like AI-powered monitoring that keeps bays turning over and education sessions on equipment upgrades, site design, and profitability.
In-Bay Automatic Operators & Owners
In-bay automatic car wash operators are seeking solutions to retain labor, automate operations, and differentiation themselves in their local markets. At The Show™, watch cutting-edge equipment run in real time and talk directly with manufacturers and fellow operators about efficiency and growth.
Maintenance & Equipment Functional Leaders
A car wash mechanical or electronic failure can halt revenue and provide a negative customer experience. Stay a step ahead of the next breakdown by attending The Show™. See hands-on technology and equipment demos, explore faster-fix strategies, and attend education sessions on preventative maintenance, reducing downtime, and safety culture.
International Operators
Car wash operators across the globe travel to The Show™ to see what’s new and what’s next for the industry. Learn what’s working in other markets, take home fresh strategies and new products that fit your customer base, and gain a list of new supplier contacts who can support your growth.
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Leave Average Behind
Registration for The Car Wash Show™ 2027 opens on November 30, so mark your calendar. Bring your team to The Car Wash Show™ and get more from your investment. Split up the sessions, cover more of The Show™ floor and share what each person learned.