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title: "Tommy’s Express Opening Portage Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d1e188e0-6f8a-48f1-9fcb-8ae1b1834799
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260421_tommys_express_opening_portage_location.html
category: "Car wash"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Car wash"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-04-21T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:28.465Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tommysexpresscarwash.jpg
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# Tommy’s Express Opening Portage Location

**TL;DR:** Tommy's Express, a car wash brand, has opened its first location in Portage, Wisconsin. The new facility features sustainable design and modern amenities, including free floor mat washers and high-powered vacuum stations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-21. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260421_tommys_express_opening_portage_location.html).*

## Story

HOLLAND, MI— Tommy’s Express, the nation’s fastest-growing car wash brand, proudly announces the opening of its first Portage, Wisconsin location at 2725 New Pinery Rd., next to Culver’s. To celebrate, Tommy’s Express invites the entire Portage community to enjoy free washes every day from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, May 3.

The new facility was designed with both sustainability and guest experience in mind. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and a transparent roof flood the wash tunnel with natural light, turning a routine task into a bright, modern experience. Cutting-edge amenities—including free floor mat washers and high-powered vacuum stations—make sure every part of your vehicle is spotless.

Tommy’s Express is a rapidly growing national car wash franchise built on the 57-year history of Quality Car Wash, founded by Jun, 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, USA. 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)
- sustainability (topic)
- Entrepreneur magazine (publication)
- Culver's (company)
- Tommy's Express (company)
- Tommy Car Wash Systems (company)
- car wash industry (topic)
- Quality Car Wash (company)
- Sonny Essenburg (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260421_tommys_express_opening_portage_location.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d1e188e0-6f8a-48f1-9fcb-8ae1b1834799).