BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Former New York Knick and NBA All Star Charles Oakley and his business partner, Anthony Pezzo, are opening a gas station and car wash in Brooklyn, N.Y. Oakley's Car Wash & Detail Center on Atlantic Avenue, their third facility, will be a multi-profit center with Shell-branded gasoline, a convenience store, a car wash, a detailing center and a complete automotive repair shop.
We are very excited about this location and its potential, said Pezzo. Teaming up with Shell will expand our options in the future. The cross-marketing capabilities [image-nocss] are endless for this one-stop automotive kingdom.
Said Oakley: This location has huge demographics and traffic. We are proud to be a part of the community and welcome local charities as an avenue for fundraising with our car wash.
With a basketball theme featuring classic New York Knicks moments, Oakley's Car Wash & Detail Centers have quickly gained a loyal following, along with recognition from the community and the car washing industry. The company, launched nine years ago by Oakley and Pezzo, has also received a number of awards, including being voted Best Carwash in Westchester County for four straight years.
Oakley's newest facilitycurrently it's third, although according to Modern Car Care, the Yonkers, N.Y., company once had a total of sevenfeatures an outdoor 50 ft. high LCD TV screen advertising special promotions, including Ladies Day, Seniors Day, Lotto Day and Customer Reward Points with gasoline purchase.
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