Francis & Sons Car Wash
Francis & Sons Car Wash is a 14-location full service chain operating across 1 US state. Its reviewer-reported vehicle damage rate runs at 5.2% — 2.2× the 2.4% chain-category median, measurable across 577 AI-extracted reviews.
Data updated · May 24, 2026
Key findings
- 14 full service locations across 1 US state (largest footprint in Arizona).
- Reviewer-reported damage rate at 5.2% — 2.2× the 2.4% chain-category median.
- Built from 577 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
14 locations across 1 states · dot size scales with review volume
Vehicle-damage reports surface more frequently at Francis & Sons Car Wash sites than at peer-chain averages. 5.2% of 577 AI-extracted reviews mention vehicle damage — vs. 2.4% chain-category median. Damage-claim density is a leading indicator for fleet liability and brand-trust erosion; the section below shows the per-location distribution.
Equipment reliability (-0.43) is the leading non-damage complaint pattern. On the positive side, staff runs at +0.52 — the strongest aspect score. 577 AI-extracted reviews drive both the damage rate and the aspect grid.
Pricing varies across Francis & Sons Car Wash's footprint. Across the 14 of 14 Francis & Sons Car Wash locations with published pricing: median single car wash $24.95 (range $18.99–$24.95), median unlimited membership $34.95 per month (range $34.95 to $34.99 per month) — remarkably consistent across markets on the membership side. Cheapest tier tracked at any Francis & Sons Car Wash: $34.95 per month at Francis & Sons Car Wash (Turbo Dry).
How much does a Francis & Sons Car Wash car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across Francis & Sons Car Wash's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 14 of 14 tracked locations have usable published pricing (100% coverage).
| Unlimited membership tiers at Francis & Sons Car Wash | |||
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| 1 | Turbo Dry | 9 locations | $34.95 per mo |
| 2 | BASIC | 5 locations | $34.99 per mo |
| Single wash menu at Francis & Sons Car Wash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BASIC | 5 locations | $18.99 |
| 2 | Turbo Dry | 9 locations | $24.95 |
Pricing scraped from operator websites where published; the WashIndex AI calling agent rings up locations that don’t publish menus online to capture pricing directly.
About Francis & Sons Car Wash
How many locations does Francis & Sons Car Wash have?
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What is the average customer rating at Francis & Sons Car Wash?
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What format of car wash is Francis & Sons Car Wash?
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What do customers like most about Francis & Sons Car Wash?
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Where does Francis & Sons Car Wash have the most locations?
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How easy is it to cancel a Francis & Sons Car Wash membership?
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How much does a Francis & Sons Car Wash car wash cost?
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How much does a Francis & Sons Car Wash unlimited membership cost?
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Where can I find the cheapest Francis & Sons Car Wash membership?
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How have Francis & Sons Car Wash ratings and review volume trended over time?
Trends data spans 28 months and 4,447 reviews. The rating chart below shows whether the damage cluster has worsened over time or held steady — and the volume chart shows whether customer flow has reacted.
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about Francis & Sons Car Wash
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.63
- Staff
- +0.52
- Wait Time
- +0.36
- Wash Quality
- +0.34
- Membership Value
- +0.24
Where customers complain about Francis & Sons Car Wash
- Equipment Working
- -0.43
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does Francis & Sons Car Wash face at each site?
Francis & Sons Car Wash faces an average of 6.4 competing car washes within 1 mile of each site. Damage clusters in dense competitive markets tend to surface faster in reviews because customers have alternatives to compare against.
Per-site competitor counts use haversine distance against the WashIndex location index; sister sites in the same chain are excluded.
What amenities do customers mention at Francis & Sons Car Wash?
Amenities mentioned across Francis & Sons Car Wash's 577 AI-extracted reviews. Worth comparing the amenity mix against the damage-cluster signal — heavy equipment use (tunnels, dryers) usually correlates with damage reports.
Which metros and cities does Francis & Sons Car Wash have locations in?
Francis & Sons Car Wash operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with Francis & Sons Car Wash's position alongside every other operator.
Alternatives to Francis & Sons Car Wash
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Which states does Francis & Sons Car Wash operate in?
Francis & Sons Car Wash operates across 1 state; concentrated in Arizona (14). Damage-cluster signals often concentrate in specific markets — the per-state table below shows whether that pattern holds.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | 4,447 | 3.93 |
What are the top Francis & Sons Car Wash locations by review volume?
Top 10 sites by review volume below. Expanded view shows the site's competitor rings, monthly velocity, and per-aspect signals.
3.8 534 reviews 9 / 100 / 92
Trade-Area Competitors
- Image Automotive Detailing 0.26 mi · 5.0★
- Super Star Car Wash - 83rd Ave & Thunderbird Rd 0.28 mi · 4.7★
- Mr. Wash 0.31 mi
- Circle K Car Wash 0.50 mi · 2.0★
- Circle K 0.51 mi · 2.8★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time +1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.54
- Per-Wash Price +0.50
Monthly Review Velocity
4.0 439 reviews 2 / 50 / 59
Trade-Area Competitors
- 3 Minute Exprees Car Wash 0.03 mi
- Sunshine Auto Wash 0.80 mi · 4.1★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness -1.00
- Wait Time +0.60
- Staff +0.58
- Wash Quality +0.51
Monthly Review Velocity
4.2 391 reviews 5 / 63 / 71
Trade-Area Competitors
- PhxAutoCare Mobile Detailing 0.60 mi · 5.0★
- jaxons car detailing 0.73 mi
- Circle K | Car Wash 0.92 mi
- ALL BRITE MOBILE WASH/DETAIL 0.95 mi · 4.8★
- Super Star Car Wash - 40th St & Baseline Rd 0.97 mi · 4.6★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time +1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Per-Wash Price +0.67
- Equipment Working -0.60
Monthly Review Velocity
3.6 370 reviews 0 / 46 / 139
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Per-Wash Price -1.00
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Wait Time +0.50
Monthly Review Velocity
3.4 364 reviews 2 / 95 / 70
Trade-Area Competitors
- Car Wash 0.60 mi
- Detail Kings AZ 0.64 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Membership Value +1.00
- Per-Wash Price +0.75
- Staff +0.73
- Facility Cleanliness +0.67
Monthly Review Velocity
4.1 357 reviews 9 / 87 / 165
Trade-Area Competitors
- KA Detailing 0.35 mi
- AZ Detail Co. 0.47 mi
- Authentic Detailing AZ 0.61 mi · 5.0★
- El Güero details Az LLC 0.66 mi · 5.0★
- Vortex Valley Mobile Detailing 0.66 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Membership Value -1.00
- Equipment Working -0.71
- Wash Quality -0.45
- Per-Wash Price -0.33
Monthly Review Velocity
4.3 356 reviews 13 / 112 / 174
Trade-Area Competitors
- Grandeza detailing 0.17 mi · 5.0★
- Wash N Clean Services 0.33 mi · 5.0★
- American Dreams AZ 0.55 mi · 4.8★
- Detailing 0.55 mi
- Best Deal Auto Body Shop 0.63 mi · 4.9★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Membership Value +1.00
- Equipment Working -0.43
- Wash Quality +0.28
Monthly Review Velocity
4.4 306 reviews 9 / 109 / 157
Trade-Area Competitors
- Car Wash 0.07 mi
- Heat Detailing 0.63 mi
- Raceway Express Car Wash 0.65 mi · 4.3★
- The Valley Mobile Detailing llc 0.69 mi · 5.0★
- Armstrong Automotive 0.73 mi · 4.7★
Operational Signals
- Per-Wash Price +1.00
- Staff +0.80
- Facility Cleanliness +0.78
- Wait Time +0.67
Monthly Review Velocity
Fountain Hills, AZ 17115 E Shea Blvd 3.5 300 reviews 2 / 6 / 51
Trade-Area Competitors
- Circle K | Car Wash 0.04 mi · 5.0★
- Circle K 0.04 mi · 3.9★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.38
- Staff -0.10
Monthly Review Velocity
4.2 289 reviews 8 / 40 / 130
Trade-Area Competitors
- Simply The Best Auto Detail 0.38 mi · 4.9★
- Luxe Chrome Car Detailing 0.51 mi · 5.0★
- Car Wash 0.65 mi
- Enviro Safety Technologies 0.70 mi · 4.5★
- Rob’s Auto Care 0.93 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.83
- Wash Quality +0.58
- Wait Time +0.50
- Equipment Working -0.43
Monthly Review Velocity
Data as of 2026-05-24. Pick a format and click Copy.
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Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 577 customer reviews of Francis & Sons Car Wash locations, processed through WashIndex’s 55-field LLM extraction pipeline. Competitor counts within 1 / 3 / 5 mi rings are computed by haversine distance against the WashIndex location index across the chain’s states and immediately adjacent ones (sister sites in the same chain are excluded). Monthly review and rating trends are pulled from the raw Google Maps review feed. 0 spam-flagged reviews were excluded from the aggregates.
See our full methodology for the extraction pipeline, validation samples, and aggregation logic. Term definitions in the glossary.
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