Meet The Franchise | Matt Nagelkirk | Tommy's Express

Meet Matt Nagelkirk, Vice President of Franchising at Tommy's Express® Car Wash!What is Tommy's Express Car Wash?Tommy's Express is an industry-leading automated car wash franchise with more than 270 locations nationwide, backed by parent company Tommy Car Wash Systems. The brand has earned recognition as the #1 Car Wash in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, a spot on the Inc. 5000 Regionals, and placement on the Franchise Times Fast & Serious list of the industry's smartest-growing brands.On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE sits down with Matt Nagelkirk to discuss how his experience in franchise development and operations has helped Tommy's Express build scalable systems, support franchisees, and expand one of the fastest-growing brands in the express car wash industry.For entrepreneurs interested in joining the brand, Tommy's Express offers two investment paths:Ownership Model: $1M–$2M in liquid assets and a $3M–$5M net worth to build long-term business and real estate equity.Lease Model: $500K–$1M in liquid assets and a $2M net worth, providing a lower barrier to entry.Learn more about franchising with Tommy's Express® Car Wash: https://tommys-express.com/franchise/#pre-app