WHEATON, Ill. — Tommy's Express® Car Wash at 2101 N. Gary Ave. is celebrating its grand opening Friday, Apr. 17, through Sunday, Apr. 19, with three days of food trucks, giveaways, games, and charitable giving. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce kicks things off Friday afternoon.

$1 from every wash goes to a local nonprofit all weekend long. Each day features a different partner — West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans on Friday, Cosley Zoo on Saturday, and People's Resource Center on Sunday.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The community is invited to join the team on Friday, Apr. 17, at 3:30 p.m. for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Wheaton and representatives from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. Community members, media, and local leaders are all welcome.

Grand Opening Weekend Schedule

Friday, Apr. 17 — Nonprofit: West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans

9–11 a.m.: I Have A Bean Coffee and Thornton's Donuts

Noon–2 p.m.: 302 Restaurant (burgers and chicken sandwiches)

3:30 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor

4–7 p.m.: Kona Ice

Saturday, Apr. 18 — Nonprofit: Cosley Zoo

9–11 a.m.: Activitea Coffee and Thornton's Donuts

Noon–2 p.m.: Billy Bricks Pizza

4–7 p.m.: Moo Joe's Ice Cream

Sunday, Apr. 19 — Nonprofit: People's Resource Center

9–11 a.m.: Activitea Coffee and Thornton's Donuts

Noon–2 p.m.: El Famous Burrito Tacos

4–7 p.m.: High Rollers Cotton Candy

For more information about this event, visit the Tommy’s Express Wheaton Facebook page.

For more information about Tommy’s Express car wash franchise, visit www.tommys-express.com.

About Tommy’s Express

Tommy’s Express is a rapidly growing national car wash franchise built on the 57-year history of Quality Car Wash, founded by Jacob, 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.