J&T Investments Inc. develops and operates gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes throughout Southern California. Its network includes ARCO ampm, Shell, 76, and Chevron fuel sites paired with Circle K and ampm stores, along with Magic Brush Auto Wash and Sonny’s Car Wash locations. Founded by Jack Kofdarali, J&T has more than 100 fuel stations and convenience stores and served as NACS Chair in 2016-2017.

To give drivers more reasons to return, J&T launched the Magic Rewards+ app in October 2026, connecting car wash memberships with savings at the pump.

The Challenge

The Challenge

J&T operates car washes and fuel sites side by side across Southern California. The company identified several opportunities to strengthen the connection.

• Linking Car Wash and Fuel Visits: J&T wanted to reward car wash customers with fuel savings, encouraging drivers to fill up and wash in the same visit.
• Managing Memberships Across Multiple Car Wash Systems: J&T sites run on DRB Unitec and Sonny’s car wash management systems and wanted one app that could sell and activate memberships and redeem fuel rewards seamlessly.
• Building a Direct Digital Relationship: J&T wanted to reach customers directly with offers, updates, and reminders in addition to in-store signage.

The Solution

J&T partnered with Liquid Barcodes to launch Magic Rewards+, a branded mobile app for iOS and Android that combines car wash memberships, fuel discounts, and customer messaging.

Key Features Include:

• Car Wash Subscription: Customers can purchase and manage Magic Brush Auto Wash memberships directly in the app, with car wash activation through integrations with DRB Unitec and Sonny’s Car Wash.
• Fuel Savings for Members: App users save 10 cents per gallon upon sign-up. Subscribers receive an additional 40-cent fuel discount (up to 20 gallons) and customers who buy a qualifying single wash save 40 cents per gallon on their next fill-up. Sonny’s subscribers receive fuel discounts using the same phone number they signed up with, too.
• Mobile Payments: Customers pay in the app with a card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay through Stripe integration.
• Easy Sign-In: Users can create an account and log in with their phone number in the app or on the fuel pump.
• In-App Shop: Customers can browse and buy car wash products and offers within the app.
• Personalized Messaging: J&T reaches members through push notifications, text messages, and email to share offers and keep customers engaged.
• Verifone Integration: Secure integration with Verifone to streamline fuel rewards redemption.

About J&T Investments, Inc.

J&T Investments Inc. is a leading firm specializing in the development and operation of gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes. Their extensive expertise in these areas enables them to provide exceptional operational assistance to clients seeking management services.

Learn more at jntmgmt.com.