Summit-based Company Adds Extra Shine to Car Wash Experience
Since launching in 2018, Spark Car Wash has posted remarkable growth with its own take on modernizing and elevating the car wash experience. Founder and CEO Kyle Van Decker speaks with NJBiz.com to discuss the start of the Summit-based business, the features, recent milestones, plans for expansion and more.
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