After 20 rewarding years in the U.S. Air Force, Fred White retired to civilian life. Finding a new career as a veteran involves more than a salary or stability; White was looking for a career that matched his skills and interests. By Elice Morgenson
After 20 rewarding years in the U.S. Air Force, Fred White retired to civilian life. Finding a new career as a veteran involves more than a salary or stability; White was looking for a career that matched his skills and interests. “After I was in the Air Force, I worked for the state of Texas. My job required me to travel, and when I was at the Galleria Mall in Houston, I was first introduced to ProntoWash. I researched the brand and was able to get a franchise of my own,” said White.
White and his wife, both of whom have been with the brand since 2012, are co-owners of a ProntoWash at The Domain mall in Austin, Texas, and they manage the ProntoWash brand in the Austin area, including a location at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as well as a mobile service.
ProntoWash is one of the fastest-growing vehicle cleaning and detailing service companies in the U.S. The ProntoWash brand is recognized internationally at more than 350 locations in over 20 countries and utilizes an exclusively eco-friendly, completely waterless cleaning technique and proprietary cleaning solutions.
Customers appreciate the convenience of all service offerings, including the brand’s new mobile service, which can be accessed by texting a phone number, using the mobile app, going on the ProntoWash website, or making a simple phone call. The service technician comes directly to the location and completes the entire cleaning onsite.
“When we first started, we didn’t have a mobile service. The addition of that, especially during the pandemic, has been a huge help to our customers. Our customers have continued to like that, and we are getting more and more mobile customers each day,” said White.
He attributes the success of his business to two main concepts. “We have a niche market with our eco-friendly, waterless cleaning techniques. People are always amazed that we can do what we do without using water. I also think we wouldn’t be where we are without the incredible support of the brand. With their support, we have developed incredible customer service and loyalty from our customers, which have lasted years,” he said.
Elice Morgenson