Tracy Walters

Express Car Wash Development Expert

Transforming visions into profitable realities with over 35 years of industry leadership

Operational Excellence at Scale

As Director of Operations, led aggressive expansion by building operational teams, creating standardized manuals, and opening a dedicated training facility to support rapid growth. Established scalable systems that ensured consistency and efficiency across all sites.

National Leadership with Wash Depot Holdings (2006–2017)

Directed operations for 33 car wash locations and 18 lube centers across three states. Drove performance to deliver over $45 million in annual sales while managing multi-state teams and optimizing operational KPIs.

Foundation in High-Volume Retail Operations

Started career at Mister Car Wash (1987–1999), advancing from entry-level to Area Manager overseeing four high-volume flagship locations. Built a deep understanding of customer engagement, operational efficiency, and team development that laid the foundation for future large-scale leadership.

Entrepreneurial Track Record (2018–Present)

Successfully developed 25+ express car wash locations for private family investors over the past eight years.

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Provide comprehensive support from site selection and design to construction management, equipment procurement, and operational strategy.

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Founder & Owner of Car Wash Development Services, LLC, a full-service consulting and development firm dedicated to express car wash growth.

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