Mobile detailing startup Clean Getaway launches in northwest metro Atlanta
The Kennesaw-based operation brings its own water and power to homes and workplaces, serving qualifying addresses across four Georgia counties.
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How new detailing shops can protect themselves with licensing and insurance
A guide for detailers on the legal groundwork that shields personal assets, from business licenses and entity structures to EINs and the right coverage.
WashX opens second Baltimore-area wash with rainwater and nano-bubble tech
The membership-based operator debuted its Aberdeen site in Harford County, its second Maryland location since launching in Fallston in 2024.
Speeders opens second Omaha car wash of the year near Casey's
Summit Wash Holdings continues its Midwest push with a new site at 153rd and Q Street, co-located with the Casey's convenience store chain.
Big Dan's opens Temple Terrace wash, its third in Tampa market
The Florida express chain marked the grand opening with free top washes, introductory membership pricing, and a $5,000 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay.
LUV Car Wash hits 20 Los Angeles sites with three-location deal
The operator acquired Vermont Handwash, American Express Car Wash and Century Car Wash, adding to one of the largest express networks in the LA market.
Tommy's Express adds Yorktown, Virginia express wash to franchise network
The new tunnel features a dual-belt conveyor, license plate recognition membership entry, and a wash cycle the brand says runs under three minutes.
BlueWave Express buys Pearland iShine, adding its first two-tunnel site
The acquisition pushes the combined BlueWave Express and ClearWater Express network to 95 locations and introduces a new two-tunnel format.
BlueWave and ClearWater hit 94 washes with Pearland acquisition
The affiliated Texas chains rebranded a former iShine site in Pearland, adding their first two-tunnel format location to a combined network of 94 washes.
WOW Carwash opens 20th Las Vegas Valley location
The Vegas-born operator marked the milestone with free washes, community events, and a $1,000 donation to a veterans group.