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title: "Tommy’s Express Opening in San Antonio"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/823848e2-95c5-4d88-87f5-b30ab77e46b8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tommys_express_opening_in_san_antonio.html
category: "Car wash"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Car wash"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:23.465Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tommysexpresscarwash.jpg
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# Tommy’s Express Opening in San Antonio

**TL;DR:** Tommy's Express, the nation's fastest-growing car wash brand, is opening a new location in San Antonio, Texas. The facility will feature the brand's proprietary car-wash technology and offer a high-quality wash experience in under three minutes.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tommys_express_opening_in_san_antonio.html).*

## Story

HOLLAND, MI—Tommy’s Express, the nation’s fastest-growing car wash brand, invites the San Antonio community to experience its newest location at 1002 N. Hunt Lane, near the Toasted Yolk Café. The franchise owners invite the public to wash for free for 10 days, from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, September 6.

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)
- franchise growth (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- new location (topic)
- San Antonio (location)
- Entrepreneur magazine (publication)
- Tommy's Express (company)
- Toasted Yolk (company)
- car wash technology (topic)
- Quality Car Wash (company)
- Sonny Essenburg (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tommys_express_opening_in_san_antonio.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/823848e2-95c5-4d88-87f5-b30ab77e46b8).