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C o n v e n i e n c e R e t a i l e r S h o w D a i l y 4 5 W e d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 volumes as well as increase inside store merchandise sales, but the bottom line is that the net profits from car wash operations properly done can easily reach 50 to 60 percent. AUTEC, Inc. makes more than car washes; it makes success stories. AUTEC specializes in developing the most prof- itable car washes in the market. Combining superior cleaning perform- ance with vastly improved throughput makes AUTEC the logical choice for higher profitability with a spectacular profile. The components of success in the car wash business are: easy access; high- ly visible; brightly lit; provide extraordi- nary cleaning of all vehicles, without damage; professionally maintained, mechanically and cosmetically, by a pro- fessional service organization that deliv- ers service 24/7. Car Wash (Cont'd. from p. 1) AUTEC's unique aluminum and glass structures combined with the AUTEC INBAY EXPRESS technology make your choice simple when looking at a new car wash project. The superior cleaning performance of the AUTEC EV 1 Combination system will make your car wash the destination that keeps cus- tomers returning over and over. Imagine a car wash that: has no employees, operates 24/7 totally without attendants, washes 25 to 30 vehicles per hour, has a small footprint; short-term depreciation on building and equipment; and extraordinary cleaning performance with extraordinary dependability. Come see for yourself at AUTEC. Celebrating more than 34 years of manu- facturing excellence! Visit AUTEC at booth #5945. For more information, call 800.438.3028, go to www.autec-carwash.com or email info@autec-carwash.com. though, seeing how it is a rare day to not see at least one set of puppy dog eyes in my daily news feed. In fact, the American Pet Product Association (APPA) estimates that currently there are 70 to 80 million dogs and 74 to 96 mil- lion cats owned in the United States. These statistics are a bit mind boggling, aren't they? These numbers would sug- gest that 37 to 47 percent of all house- holds in the United States have a dog and 30 to 37 percent have a cat. APPA recently released the amount of money spent in the pet industry for 2014. It exceeded 58 billion. Conservative projections for 2015 state that spending in the pet industry will like- ly surpass 60 billion. Sixty billion? With numbers like these, it is hardly surprising that companies, manufacturers and entire industries are making large strides to join the "pet friendly" movement. Humorist Franklin P. Jones once hilariously wrote, "Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog." We have all been there. Backs aching as we bend over the side of our bathtubs, suds up to our elbows, with a small prayer in our hearts that the fur balls will not clog our drain again. It is messy, inefficient, and most of all, incon- venient. The convenience industry has taken note of the trends and understands the All Paws Pet Wash (Cont'd. from p. 1) need for a safe, reasonable and conven- ient way to groom their pets. The pet wash industry today is a thriving indus- try that has found a special niche with- in the convenience industry as a whole. Pet washes have been found to be unique and practical add-ons for con- venience store owners. More than added tangible revenue opportunities, though, the addition of a self-serve pet wash invites a new customer base. Customers that may have never ven- tured to your convenience store become regular pet wash and convenience store customers. A win-win. Suddenly, your convenience location becomes a one- stop shop: car wash, pet wash, gasoline and a gallon of milk. Adding a pet wash is a convenient add-on that is quite simple and rather ingenious for a convenience store owner. The pet industry is emerging as a market segment worth paying attention to. Convenience store owners would do well to join the pet friendly trend and take a small bite out of a projected 60 billion dollar industry this year. My guess is that it wouldn't be too long, and accompany- ing those precious puppy eyes, before #myconveniencestorerocks will be trend- ing. For more information, visit booth #7344, go to www.allpawspetwash.com, call 800.537.8231 or email info@ allpawspetwash.com. Canna Energy offers three delicious and refreshing flavors: Original, Mango and Blu-berry. As the drinks are becom- ing increasingly popular, they are becom- ing more available and easier to access. In fact, Canna Energy can be found in stores in almost every state in the United States; however, they are available to everyone everywhere online and can be purchased from Amazon.com. The growing popularity of Canna Energy drinks can be contributed to many different factors. For starters, Canna Energy drinks consist of the finest ingredients with the highest effi- cacy and safety standards. They contain only natural flavors and ingredients and have a low calorie count. In fact, the Canna Energy Blu-berry Lite contains only forty calories. Although hempseed oil is one of the main ingredients in Canna Energy, its drinks contain zero Canna Energy (Cont'd. from p. 1) THC. This means Canna Energy does not contain any psychoactive properties and will not cause a positive test for any illegal substances. Canna Energy was created to sup- port a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle. By consisting of all natural ingredients instead of being chock-full of caffeine and artificial sweeteners, Canna Energy does not cause an increased heart rate and is safe to consume before participating in any type of physical activity. In fact, Canna Energy drinks contain hemp oil that provides consumers with key nutri- ents, and as a result, many health and economic benefits. It is Canna Energy's mission to cre- ate great tasting drinks that do many things for its consumers and enthusi- asts. Canna Energy invites everyone to try all three – soon to be four – amazing flavors. Visit Canna Energy at booth #3332. applicator has strategically positioned nozzles to maximize vehicle coverage. In addition to these standard servic- es, the ProTouch ICON offers a full com- plement of other options that your cus- tomers have become accustomed to and expect at your wash sites. Every ProTouch ICON includes the loading system illumination package that effec- tively guides your customers through the vehicle entering and exiting process. Combined with an audio signal, these bright, clear and informative messages provide easy to understand guidance for your customers, to ensure a simple wash process. As with every piece of equipment produced by PDQ, the ProTouch ICON offers an advanced wash control sys- tem, which uses a web browser inter- PDQ (Cont'd. from p. 4) face, allowing you to access all key operating functions of the wash equip- ment through your web browser without any special software. Additionally, you can configure wash packages, program machine functions and monitor sales activity remotely over the internet, get- ting real-time information and eliminat- ing unnecessary visits to your wash sites. The ProTouch ICON can also be programmed to automatically send alerts to your PC, tablet or smartphone, letting you know the real-time status of your wash or providing updates on crit- ical issues that may be occurring at your wash locations. Feel comfortable in your decision to purchase PDQ Equipment. It is proud to be part of Dover Corporation, A Fortune 500 Company. Visit PDQ at booth #6236. While the cost-savings and environ- mental benefits of XLERATOR Hand Dryers are clear, there are many miscon- ceptions about the hygienic efficacy of different hand drying methods. Several studies have been published in peer- reviewed medical journals on the health benefits and hygienic efficacy of hand dryers, including one study conducted by Laval University in Quebec, which was published in The American Journal of Infection Control. That study found "a large community of cultural bacteria, including toxin producers, can be isolat- ed from unused paper towels." These bacteria were also found to be capable of transfer to individual's hands after wash- ing. Specifically, the findings included 17 species of bacteria on paper towels with the most common being Bacillus, which Excel Dryer (Cont'd. from p. 4) causes food poisoning. As a touch-free, sensor-activated hand dryer, the XLERA- TOR reduces touch points and decreases the risk of cross-contamination while drying hands in a public restroom, which is especially important in high-traffic areas such as convenience stores. XLERATOR Hand Dryers can be ordered with a Noise Reduction Nozzle and HEPA Filtration System for a quiet and clean airflow and the industry's most complete line of optional accessories to customize the best drying solution for your facility. For more information about hand restroom hygiene or to try our new XLERATOReco ® Hand Dryer, stop by Excel Dryer's booth or visit www.exceldryer.com/hygiene. For more information, visit www.excel dryer.com, email sales@exceldryer.com, call 800.255.9235 or stop by booth #2671. Sounds like a tease, doesn't it? Even the most devout tea-connoisseur would agree. Berry Blended Black Tea is a fruit- lover's fantasy. TEAse Berry Blended Black Tea combines natural black tea leaves with the tingling flavor of wild berries. It tempts your taste buds and lets nature's nectar satisfy you. This premium brewed tea offers a twist on brisk and is accented with 100 percent pure, all-natural honey and organic cane sugar. You'll think you're taking a bite of a fresh berry. Honey & Ginseng Green Tea uses the finest green tea leaves purposefully blended with all-natural honey, organic cane sugar and ginseng extract. TEAse Green Tea is a delicious brew. A natural energy booster is just what you need to revitalize yourself. Get it done with TEAse. Pomegranate & Acai Green Tea is freshly brewed using premium green TEAse Teas (Cont'd. from p. 1) tea leaves and complemented with a hint of all natural honey and organic cane sugar. TEAse Pomegranate & Acai Green Tea has just the right amount of pomegranate and acai berry flavors added to flatter the sweetness and TEAse those taste buds! Enjoy an invigorating flavor blast in every bottle. No matter which TEAse Iced Tea you choose, you'll be sure to enjoy every drop of premium brewed black and green tea. Pick up any one of these 16-ounce single-serve bottles from your local foodservice facility or your favorite convenience store and start pleasing your palate today. If TEAse is not available in your neighborhood, it can be purchased on Amazon. Like and share TEAse Iced Tea on Facebook, follow it on Twitter and visit YouTube to see the TEAse Iced Tea com- mercial. For more information, go to www.tease icedtea.com or call CSI Beverages at 800.269.4052.