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title: "Tommy’s Express Union Gap Celebrates Grand Opening"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/07457c04-4747-492c-a6f5-3bece0c859c8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260812_tommys_express_union_gap_celebrates_grand_opening.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:23.465Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tommysexpresscarwash.jpg
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# Tommy’s Express Union Gap Celebrates Grand Opening

**TL;DR:** Tommy's Express is celebrating the grand opening of its location in Union Gap, Washington, with a two-day event featuring free washing, giveaways, and community activities. The event will also support the local Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260812_tommys_express_union_gap_celebrates_grand_opening.html).*

## Story

UNION GAP, WA—Tommy's Express invites the Union Gap community to celebrate the grand opening of its location at 26 Adelyn Way, beginning Friday, August 14. Guests can enjoy two days of free washing, giveaways and raffles, games, and community fun.

Tommy's Express is proud to partner with Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, with an on-site donation box available throughout the celebration to support the local nonprofit. Neighbors are encouraged to bring friends and family to join the fun and give back.

The Chamber of Commerce will be on location to cut the ribbon on the new facility Friday morning, followed by free Wendy’s Frosty treats for guests and inflatable games for families.

Come celebrate with Tommy's Express and help make a difference in the Union Gap community.

You can learn more about this location’s grand opening event on the Tommy’s Express Union Gap Facebook page.

Tommy’s Express is a rapidly growing national car wash franchise built on the 57-year history of Quality Car Wash, founded by Jacob, Sonny, and Tom Essenburg in 1969. The innovative Tommy’s building and equipment—originally developed by Tommy Car Wash Systems—are manufactured in the USA in West Michigan. Tommy’s Express provides franchisees with comprehensive support, including exclusive training, marketing, technical assistance, and access to proprietary, franchise-exclusive advancements in wash products and technology.

Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Tommy’s Express is ranked No. 1 in the car wash category on the Franchise 500 list and is featured among the Fastest-Growing Franchises.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- grand opening (topic)
- Wendy's (company)
- charity partnership (topic)
- Tommy's Express (company)
- community event (topic)
- Sonny Essenburg (person)
- Tom Essenburg (person)
- Jacob Essenburg (person)
- car wash franchise (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260812_tommys_express_union_gap_celebrates_grand_opening.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/07457c04-4747-492c-a6f5-3bece0c859c8).