Ryan Essenburg

Founder & President of Tommy’s Express Car Wash, Tommy Car Wash Systems, Car Wash Developer, Father, Job creator, and Industry advocate.

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Copying 50 years of experience beats learning everything the hard way.

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We're celebrating our Grand Opening in Indian Land, South Carolina!

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Old car washes become obsolete after 20 or 30 years of wear.

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Car washes were once one off sites with no consistent systems.

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Predictability comes from copying businesses with documented proven success.

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Early momentum leads to loyal customers for 20 or 30 years.

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AI analyzes real revenue data to predict winning locations.

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👀 You can get your own #Lego #Carwash!

The original Tommy’s Express Lego model at headquarters — now turned into a mini version you can actually build yourself with friends and family.
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💡 Smart iconic design in the 90’, 110’, and 130’ models perfects customer flow and flight deck control.

Cars move from the express tunnel directly into self-serve vacuum stations, detailing areas, vending access, and even EV charging stalls — all designed to increase guest experience. Processing speed up to 200 cars per hour fully automated! #lego #carwash

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Great view of our location in Palmetto, Florida!

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Breakthrough carwash technology washes 80 cars per hour, fully automated!

It is the site design — vacuum & charge up first, register their vehicle their first time, no pay station, and a VIP member experience for everyone. This is the automatic car wash model for the world on 1,000 sq. meters. #carwash

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Last night @DickDeVos gave one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. They are passionate about serving communities and have proven that for many years. I believe society will work toward prosperity and helping each other succeed, if we can maintain a bold vision.

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🚨 This is not just a car wash anymore.

It is a fully integrated wash + interior detailing system designed around speed, automation, and customer convenience from start to finish. 👀#lego #carwash

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Following a process others already won with massively increases your odds of success.

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Who wants to help us lobby NASCAR to let us put some tires shine on these tires! They just don’t look right rippin around the track without some Tommy Tire Gloss!

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Smart investors are looking at car washes differently

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Throughput matters more than headcount

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Recurring revenue changes everything

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The business model investors quietly love