Amplify Car Wash Advisors Expands Strategic Partnerships with Innovative Tech Companies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Amplify Car Wash Advisors announced the partnership of AMP Memberships, creator of a branded mobile solution and membership platform for car washes, and its operational solutions vertical, Amplify Ventures. Amplify Ventures’ strategic investment in AMP Memberships furthers the firm’s mission of maximizing value for car wash owners by providing cutting-edge technology to increase same-store sales and enhance operational efficiencies.

AMP Memberships creates a fully customized, fully branded mobile solution for car wash operators, as well as provides an advertising and promotion engine with powerful marketing tools to launch and grow a successful membership program. The AMP platform helps increase sales with a recurring, dependable revenue stream while building brand loyalty by engaging with customers through ads, promotions, family plans, and referrals.

“We’re beyond excited to be working with the team at Amplify,” said Chief Executive Officer of AMP Memberships Dennis Dreeszen. “Besides the synergy in our company names, there is a very obvious synergy to philosophy. We both believe in providing our clients with incredible value by delivering best-in-class solutions. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.” 

Chris Jenks, Chief Operating Officer of Amplify Car Wash Advisors, shared, “Partnering with AMP was a no-brainer for us. We’re so impressed with how Dennis and the team at AMP are building powerful, customized mobile products specifically addressing the evolving needs of the car wash industry. They perfectly fit our model of getting behind companies that help car wash owners improve operational efficiencies and maximize overall performance.”

Amplify Ventures launched in May 2022 with its first strategic partner, Retention Express, a white-labeled customer experience management solution that delivers off-site, ROI customer support to membership-focused car wash operators. Retention Express and AMP already work hand-in-glove, creating an enhanced car wash membership experience that boosts customer satisfaction and reduces churn. Using AMP’s admin portal, Retention Express provides tech support and helps site employees ensure customers have a seamless and swift customer support experience.

For more information about the partnership, listen to Episode 13 of Car Wash M&A, The Podcast with Amplify Car Wash Advisors Senior Vice President of Business Development Lanese Barnett and AMP Memberships Founders Dennis Dreeszen and Adam Trien. Episode 13 releases on February 23, 2023, and is available on most podcast listening platforms.

To learn more about Amplify Ventures and its partners, attend the Southwest Car Wash Association (SCWA) Convention and EXPO on February 22-24, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX. AMP Memberships will provide live demonstrations of the membership platform and mobile solutions offerings at booth #635. Retention Express will also provide live demonstrations of its customer experience support platform in booth #844. For car wash owners and operators looking to sell or scale their operations, the team at Amplify Car Wash Advisors will be available in booth #734.

Amplify Ventures will continue to seek additional strategic partnerships with emerging companies that can provide innovative solutions to operational inefficiencies and offer car wash owners more resources and tools to further maximize the value of their business.

About AMP Memberships

AMP Memberships is a powerful mobile solution for the car wash industry. The company is a partnership between Autowash, a Colorado-based car wash company with more than 20 locations, and Insiten, a leading software, and mobile app development company. AMP Memberships has offices in Denver, CO, and Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit ampmemberships.com

Jet Brite Car Wash

With decades of hands-on experience as operators, when it came time to sell our car wash business who we sold to was important to Sam and me. Chris [Jenks] and the team at Amplify listened to us throughout the entire process. They found the right buyer in ZIPS who would be a good steward of the brand and helped find the best path forward for us where we can continue pursuing our passion for manufacturing high-quality car wash equipment.  

Jet Brite Car Wash  
Dave Delesandro  | Founder

Ducky’s Express

I have been a multi-site developer and operator in the car wash industry for over 30 years. Four years ago, a partner’s health concern forced me to sell a portion of my portfolio, and during that process, I was introduced to Jeff Pavone of Commercial Plus. I was immediately impressed with Jeff’s knowledge of my industry and his volume of successful deal closings. In a very short period of time, Jeff found the right buyer at a very fair price, and the transaction closed shortly thereafter. I was looking for a team with honesty, integrity, and a proven track record of success, and I found all of that in Jeff.

Ducky’s Express
Richard Miller

Trademark Car Wash

These are some of the most exciting times for car wash owners. As we grew 350% in revenue in just one year, we recognized the time to partner up with a top-tier team that has mastered growth in retail and specifically the automotive industry. Amplify Car Wash Advisors had helped us acquire, raise capital, and was the perfect partner to help us reach this next chapter of the Trademark story.

Trademark Car Wash
Andrew Goldberger

Quick N’ Clean

My relationship with Commercial Plus over the past 20 years has been a very professional and trustworthy relationship. The feel of trust is very important in this business, and Jeff Pavone and his staff have exhibited a level of trust that makes me continue to feel that they have my best interest front of mind. I deal with many brokers across the nation, and my best experiences and results have been achieved with Commercial Plus representation.

Quick N’ Clean
Richard Karle | Owner

Zips

It’s been a great experience working with Amplify Car Wash Advisors to bring these sites into the ZIPS portfolio. We look forward to serving Dallas area customers with an enhanced car wash experience unique to ZIPS, with the added benefit of our extensive network of stores. This year we have continued our aggressive growth track with the goal to truly shine in our efforts to be the best express car wash provider in the industry and it’s acquisitions like this that help us reach our goals.

Zips
Gene Dinkens | CEO

ModWash

It was truly a pleasure to work with the Amplify team on our most recent acquisition of three additional operating locations in our home state of Tennessee. Their team provided great support and ensured a timely and seamless closing process, and we are excited for the additional growth opportunities this relationship will produce in our near future. We know this is the first of many transactions we will successfully complete with the Amplify team as we grow from our current operating store count of 23 to well over 200 locations across 14 states in the next two years.

ModWash
Brian Thornton | COO

Busy Bee Car Wash

For years I’ve talked to a lot of brokers with the same goal; sell your car wash chain as quickly as possible. But I chose to work with Amplify because they were interested and invested in the emotional side of selling my business and truly value long-term relationships. They weren’t forcing me to take a deal just to take a deal. They listened to my concerns and goals then educated me on all my options. And that’s how I decided on the right partner for my chain specifically. I went to bed at night after I signed the papers knowing I got the best deal possible versus just having any deal put in front of me that is only about money.

Busy Bee Car Wash
Jim Mulholland | Owner

Q Car Wash

We really appreciate Jeff and his entire team at Amplify. Their expertise and deep industry knowledge helped us navigate our options and best showcase our strengths to maximize our value. Caliber is a good fit for Q Car Wash as they look to expand in North Texas.

Q Car Wash
Viran Nana | COO

Cobblestone Auto Spa

I have known both Jeff and Bill for over thirty years combined, and respect them both as experts in our professional car washing industry. Their unique and individual strengths bring very strong talent and advice to operators, sellers, and buyers with sharp knowledge, client’s best interest in mind, and an actual personal touch. They hold the expertise and performance track record to hold a very high level of respect within this rapidly-changing car wash industry.

Cobblestone Auto Spa
Tuck Bettin | CEO

Oasis Car Wash

Turning over a business you started from one shovel of dirt 25 years ago and grew to several locations is a difficult and even uncomfortable process. So, when it came time for Larry and me to sell, we chose Amplify Car Wash Advisors to guide us through the process because of their strong reputation and thought leadership in the industry. Their team was professional and did a great job walking us through each step.

Oasis Car Wash
Dallas Hawkins | Partner

Busy Bee Car Wash

Selling our business after 52 years is big deal and certainly not a decision I took lightly, turning over our family legacy was an emotional process and I appreciated that the team at Amplify respected that. They helped me understand my options and found the best deal for me.

Busy Bee Car Wash
Jim Mulholland | Owner