About the Empire Car Wash Group

Our Mission

The Empire Car Wash Group vision is to be recognized as the leader in full-service car washing throughout Long Island.
To achieve this vision, we need to provide the highest quality wash services to our customers. We are committed to doing so efficiently and at a price that is fair and appropriate.

We specialize in full-service car washing and provide other services such as detailing and ceramic coatings.
We proudly serve the communities our washes reside in. Commuters and others travel out of their way to frequent our car wash locations because of the reputation we’ve built.

We value your business and loyalty. Your appreciation of our services has allowed each of our locations to maintain the highest quality equipment and use Nationally recognized brands such as Simoniz and Armorall.

Our membership allows our customers to wash their cars as often as they desire at a fixed monthly cost. Members can also wash their cars at other nearby Empire locations, and are offered loyalty discounts such as in store purchases, and detailing services. Single service washes are also provided as we recognize that some customers visit less often or may only use our stores when passing by on the way elsewhere.

Through our partnership with Everwash, the leader in providing Membership technology to the car wash industry, we offer unlimited car washing at pricing that helps consumers save money. It’s like a gym membership, except we do all the work.

Unlike other subscription models there are no hidden fees or hassles to cancel. All is done from the convenience of your smartphone, with a simple app. Our cashiers are your gateway to Membership and can answer any questions you may have for Membership or in relation to our services.

Our staff are highly trained, friendly, and dedicated to meeting your service needs. Our stores are always maintained and stocked with car products or those convenience items that you may desire.

Leadership

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Ken WeinerFounder & CEO

Has over 30 years of diversified business experience. Starting his career as a CPA at PWC he then was a senior executive at 2 top tier financial institutions for over 20 years. Ken's tenure at Price Waterhouse Coopers for 11 years prepared him to become a strategic and disciplined leader of high performing teams. Further honing these skills in subsequent C-suite executive roles in Risk Management at Credit Suisse and Swiss Re added depth and breadth to Ken's leadership approach. Using this array of skills Ken successfully pivoted to build the Empire Car Wash Group among other interesting business ventures.

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Bruno BarrosSuffolk County Leader

Has worked in the car wash industry for over 20 years, starting from when he was in high school and while going to Oneonta University as a student athlete (soccer scholarship). Bruno is our Hampton Region leader and has ownership within the Group overseeing our Hampton Bays and West Hampton locations. His deep and well-rounded experience in car wash operations and finance benefits our Group and customers and positions us well to add other Empire locations in the East end of Long Island.

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Russell SiegallSuffolk County Leader

Has over 10 years of management experience in the car wash industry. Since 2016, Russell has had ownership within our Group overseeing our Plainview and West Islip locations. Having owned his own businesses for close to 25 years prior to joining our Group, Russell brings an entrepreneurial customer service mindset to everything we do. Russell started his car wash career at our Elmont location (prior to our ownership) and introduced Ken Weiner to the Sguera brothers, which commenced formation of the Empire Car Wash Group.

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Leopoldo SgueraNassau County Leader

Has been a car wash owner and operator for over 30 years. Leo's deep expertise in all facets of the car wash industry, particularly operations, provides assurance that our services are of consistent high quality. Leo moved to Cedarhurst, NY from Bari Italy in 1974 with his parents and brothers (Vitantonio and Savino). He co-leads and oversees our Nassau County locations including, Inwood, Oceanside, Elmont, Bellerose and Floral Park. Very focused and disciplined, Leo leads his team with the mindset developed since his youth as a high-level soccer player.

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Savino SgueraNassau County Leader

Became a car wash owner and operator alongside his parents and brothers. Sam's over 30 years of hand industry experience is like, yet compliments Leo's given his extremely outgoing personal style and vast network within the car wash industry. Alongside his brother Leo, he co-leads and oversees our Nassau County locations including, Inwood, Oceanside, Elmont, Bellerose and Floral Park. New business trends and opportunities that Sam studies benefit the quality of our operations. As the youngest of the Sguera brothers, Sam started working at his family's first car wash as a teenager.

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Susan Weiner Executive Support

Is integral in helping to keep the Group focused and organized using her skills of administration and people skills developed over years during her former career as an Office Manager in a New York City dental office and in raising two successful daughters. Married to Ken for almost 35 years, Susan provides a down to earth common sense approach that is focused on ensuring quality in everything we do.

In Memoriam of
Vito Sguera

March 12, 1966 - August 24, 2018

One of the Empire Group’s founding fathers, Vito Sguera, is no longer with us but always in our thoughts. Vito lost his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer on August 24, 2018. He lived a vibrant 52 years and was the driving force behind the Sguera family’s entry into the car wash industry. Vito’s wife, Debi and two sons Michael and Justin are also involved with the group to help sustain legacy. Thoughtful and generous, Vito decided to leave Oneonta University after his freshman year, walking away from a full soccer scholarship to open the Sguera families first car wash. We miss Vito and all we do reflects upon the influence of his legacy. Through his last days he was engaged in our business and a cherished member of many communities (husband, father, brother, friend and coach!!)

Investment Opportunities

The Empire Car Wash Group seeks expansion and is open to discussions with potential financing partners. Should you have interest in learning more about the Empire Car Wash Group, please send us your information by clicking the link.