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title: "Tommy’s Express Opening Lake Elsinore Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5105441a-a070-41ec-86df-3bdae5dd2e9c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260814_tommys_express_opening_lake_elsinore_location.html
category: "Car wash"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Car wash"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:24.161Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tommysexpresscarwash.jpg
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# Tommy’s Express Opening Lake Elsinore Location

**TL;DR:** Tommy's Express is opening a new car wash location in Lake Elsinore, featuring its iconic building design and advanced proprietary car-wash technology. The location offers a high-quality wash experience, free self-serve interior vacuum stations, and a mobile app for membership sign-ups.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260814_tommys_express_opening_lake_elsinore_location.html).*

## Story

The facility will feature the iconic Tommy’s Express building design and the brand’s most advanced proprietary car-wash technology. Large bay windows will give guests a clear view of the wash process as vehicles move smoothly through the system on a dual-belt conveyor designed to accommodate a variety of vehicle types. Guests can expect a high-quality wash experience in under three minutes from start to finish.

Outside the tunnel, free self-serve interior vacuum stations and mat washers will be available for added convenience. Guests can also sign up for the TommyClub Unlimited Wash Membership through the Tommy’s Express mobile app, which offers outstanding value and hassle-free service. With advanced license plate recognition technology, members enjoy seamless automatic entry and access to four customizable wash packages designed to fit a range of needs and budgets.

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)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- Entrepreneur magazine (publication)
- Tommy's Express (company)
- Tommy Car Wash Systems (company)
- car wash technology (topic)
- Quality Car Wash (company)
- Lake Elsinore (location)
- Jacob, Sonny, and Tom Essenburg (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260814_tommys_express_opening_lake_elsinore_location.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5105441a-a070-41ec-86df-3bdae5dd2e9c).