EXCERPTS FROM ARTICLE IN CLASSIC CAR WASH NEWSLETTER 1988
A Designer’s Profile
Rick Guidice leaves his mark on one Classic Car Wash and
modestly moves on to the next and the next and the….
The impact of Rick’s design work is insurmountable in that
we know over 8 million people who have visited Classic Car Washes have enjoyed
the aesthetically pleasing atmosphere he has created. In this column, we like
to introduce and give special recognition to the designer of Classic Car Washes
nationwide. He is an integral participant of the Classic Franchise Team. Almost 10 years ago Rick designed a very
authentic river boat encasing a functional car wash; Delta Queen Car Wash in
Campbell, California was born. This relationship led to the design of the
Robertsville Corners Car Wash. Rick remembered as a boy seeing the old Robertsville
corner way station located in Almaden Valley that served as a feed & grain store.
He applied this concept to the project and came up with what became the
prototype for the Classic franchise program.
Rick has guided the development of 15 ground up franchise
facilities and over 40 remodels nationwide, participating in site selection,
permit processing, contractor selection and construction supervision as well as
managing the various consultants necessary in producing these complex
facilities. Each project is tailored to its local environment, complementing
its region.
We are
fortunate to have a man of Rick’s character, integrity and professionalism on
board. Classic proudly recognizes Rick as Designer of the Decade.
