Traverse City News and Events

Car Wash Proposed for Prominent Front/Garfield Property

By Beth Milligan | Feb. 3, 2026

A multi-million-dollar property marketed as one of a few “true marquee corners” in Traverse City at the corner of East Front Street and Garfield Avenue is proposed to be the site of a new Tommy’s Express Car Wash.

Traverse City planning commissioners will review the application at their 6pm meeting tonight (Tuesday) at the Governmental Center. The 1.2-acre property – which includes two parcels, 1054 and 1060 East Front Street – housed the East Front Burger King and Cuppa Joe businesses. The Casciano family, who own multiple Burger King franchises in Traverse City, put the property on the market in 2022 after they decided not to renew their franchise agreement …

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