Company Name: Mike's Carwash Inc.
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Nature of Business: Retail trade
Founded: 1948
Revenue: $55 million
Number of Employees: 437
Average Tenure: 3 years
Founded in 1948, Mike's Carwash has made a name for itself through impeccable attention to detail and distinctively cordial service… and the ties, always the neckties. Worn with pride by 437 employees at 37 locations across Indiana and Ohio, the neckties tell you you're in for top-notch auto cleaning. Having opened Indiana's very first carwash, Mike's is still family-owned, and the business provides generous benefits for its staff and their families, while practicing open book management and explaining financials to all workers. With no plans to franchise or "go public," the company instills a solid culture at each of its locations by first landing the right people from the start. The hiring process is rigorous, and they make it a point to promote from within, placing real emphasis on "best practices" and continuous improvement. Particularly impressive for a company in this industry, Mike's offers generous college tuition to employees who work during their summers and the school year, ensuring that even those who join on in high school can find career opportunities with this community cornerstone.
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