Episode

21. Car Washes

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 933
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Summary

Why are these sudsy roadside stops one of the fastest growing industries in America? Zachary Crockett takes a look under the hood. This episode was originally published on October 15th, 2023.