Chemical Guys buys California operator Fast5Xpress
The premium detailing brand is acquiring the Southern California express wash platform from Clark Investment Group in a deal advised by Amplify Capital Group.
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Avondale Super Star Car Wash site sells for $5.85 million
A net-leased property in metro Phoenix changed hands in what brokers called their fifth Arizona car wash deal this year, and it will keep operating under the Super Star brand.
El Car Wash reaches 100 locations with new Pompano Beach site
The South Florida operator has grown from four sites in 2018 to triple digits across three regions and more than 500,000 active members.
WOW Carwash reaches 20th Las Vegas site with weekend grand opening
The Vegas-born chain marks the milestone at Blue Diamond and Durango with free washes, community events and a charitable donation.
Beach Club Car Wash adds second Texas site with Aubrey opening
The locally owned express brand opens its North Texas location on August 14, four months after debuting its first wash in Crowley.
Tommy's Express adds locations in Michigan, Alaska and California
The franchise brand opened its first Ludington and Corona sites and a second Anchorage location, all built on its standard tunnel design and membership model.
Tommy's Express adds La Vista, Nebraska site with 10 days of free washes
The franchise brand is opening at 10779 Hillcrest Plz and offering free washes from August 7 through August 16 to introduce the location.
Tidal Wave opens 24th North Carolina wash in Hendersonville
The Georgia-based express chain marks its latest North Carolina site with free washes, a Founders Club discount, and a local charity fundraiser.
Speeders opens new express wash in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
The membership-focused brand, part of Summit Wash Holdings, adds another express location as it deepens its footprint across New Jersey.
Summit Wash Holdings crosses 100-location mark
The membership-focused operator behind the Speeders, Russell Speeder's, and Waters brands has expanded across six states, with more sites planned this year.