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title: "Tommy’s Express Breaks Ground in Wisconsin"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7741a301-e168-4c60-8789-32871421621a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260625_tommys_express_breaks_ground_in_wisconsin.html
category: "Car wash"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Car wash"
published: 2026-06-25T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:25.065Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tommysexpresscarwash.jpg
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# Tommy’s Express Breaks Ground in Wisconsin

**TL;DR:** Tommy's Express has begun construction on three new locations in Wisconsin, marking the brand's entry into the Grafton, Sussex, and Baraboo areas. The new locations will feature the brand's iconic building design and advanced car wash technology.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-06-25. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260625_tommys_express_breaks_ground_in_wisconsin.html).*

## Story

GRAFTON, WI—International car wash franchise Tommy’s Express has begun construction on three new locations across the state of Wisconsin, located at:

- 1743 Wisconsin Avenue in Grafton

- W249 N6438 State Road 164 in Sussex

- 1420 South Blvd in Baraboo

These are the first Tommy’s Express locations in each area, and 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 various 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 will also be able to sign up for the TommyClub Unlimited Wash Membership through the Tommy’s Express mobile app, offering 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)
- Automotive (sector)
- location growth (topic)
- Wisconsin (location)
- Tommy's Express (company)
- Tommy Car Wash Systems (company)
- Quality Car Wash (company)
- 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/20260625_tommys_express_breaks_ground_in_wisconsin.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7741a301-e168-4c60-8789-32871421621a).